Activism

Monopoly Man at Equifax hearing

6 Ways to Rein In Today’s Toxic Monopolies 6 Ways to Rein In Today’s Toxic Monopolies

Monopolies are strangling competition and cutting off opportunity. Here’s how to stop them.

Feb 16, 2018 / Stacy Mitchell

Jail Cell Madison

Want to Help Fight Mass Incarceration? There’s an App for That Want to Help Fight Mass Incarceration? There’s an App for That

The web service Appolition rounds up your purchases to the nearest dollar and donates the difference to get people out of jail.

Feb 16, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar

PHOTOS: Since Standing Rock, 56 Bills Have Been Introduced in 30 States to Restrict Protests

PHOTOS: Since Standing Rock, 56 Bills Have Been Introduced in 30 States to Restrict Protests PHOTOS: Since Standing Rock, 56 Bills Have Been Introduced in 30 States to Restrict Protests

In the year since the last activists were evicted, the crackdown on journalists and activists has only intensified.

Feb 16, 2018 / Photo Essay / Zoë Carpenter and Tracie Williams

Parkland, Florida Shooting

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Speaks Out Against the NRA Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Speaks Out Against the NRA

Figures from the sports world are issuing calls to action in the wake of yesterday’s horrendous shooting.

Feb 15, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Melania Trump Parents

What We Talk About When We Talk About Immigration What We Talk About When We Talk About Immigration

Donald Trump is changing the terms of the debate. How should progressives respond?

Feb 15, 2018 / Column / Laila Lalami

Does Katie Roiphe Understand What a Sex Panic Is?

Does Katie Roiphe Understand What a Sex Panic Is? Does Katie Roiphe Understand What a Sex Panic Is?

There are many examples of sex-related miscarriages of justice. #MeToo is not one of them.

Feb 14, 2018 / Katha Pollitt

Asma Jahangir Obituary

The Legacy of Asma Jahangir The Legacy of Asma Jahangir

A Pakistani activist and human-rights lawyer, she left a mark on the global fight against inequality.

Feb 14, 2018 / Barbara Crossette

Había una vez una niña cuya madre estaba a punto de ser deportada

Había una vez una niña cuya madre estaba a punto de ser deportada Había una vez una niña cuya madre estaba a punto de ser deportada

En cambio, se fue a vivir a una iglesia con su madre y dos hermanos.

Feb 14, 2018 / Photo Essay / Dulce Carvajal

Once Upon a Time There Was a Girl Whose Mother Was About to Be Deported

Once Upon a Time There Was a Girl Whose Mother Was About to Be Deported Once Upon a Time There Was a Girl Whose Mother Was About to Be Deported

Instead, she went to live in a church with her mother and two siblings.

Feb 14, 2018 / Photo Essay / Dulce Carvajal

A participant holds a sign saying

Don’t Let Congress Gut the Americans with Disabilities Act Don’t Let Congress Gut the Americans with Disabilities Act

You can also get your friends to call Congress to oppose Trump’s infrastructure plan and support undocumented youth walking from New York City to DC.

Feb 13, 2018 / NationAction

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