Marc Raskin: Mentor to the World Marc Raskin: Mentor to the World
Always, Marc kept pushing for the “why” beneath the “what.” He taught me that good politics was rooted in serious philosophy.
Dec 27, 2017 / Rabbi Arthur Waskow
Marcus Raskin’s Resurgent and Expansive Citizenship Marcus Raskin’s Resurgent and Expansive Citizenship
The former Kennedy aide, whose radical democratic faith defined progressive activism and ideas across six decades, has died at 83.
Dec 27, 2017 / John Nichols
Ahed Tamimi Has Become the Symbol of a New Generation of Palestinian Resistance Ahed Tamimi Has Become the Symbol of a New Generation of Palestinian Resistance
It would be far better, however, if she could just be a child.
Dec 24, 2017 / Ben Ehrenreich
All They Want for Christmas Is a Limit on Solitary Confinement All They Want for Christmas Is a Limit on Solitary Confinement
Prison-reform advocates send New York Governor Andrew Cuomo a Christmas card, asking him to spend a day alone in a cell.
Dec 22, 2017 / Victoria Law
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Is Honored With a Nobel Peace Prize The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Is Honored With a Nobel Peace Prize
It has been just 10 years since ICAN first launched its astonishing campaign to ban nuclear weapons.
Dec 22, 2017 / Alice Slater
Keep the Fight Against Trump Alive With a Generous Donation This Holiday Season Keep the Fight Against Trump Alive With a Generous Donation This Holiday Season
These organizations are fighting the pernicious effects of his administration. Now’s the time to give them a boost.
Dec 21, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Donald Trump Is Actively Trying to Destroy the Planet Donald Trump Is Actively Trying to Destroy the Planet
But it’s up to us to stop him.
Dec 21, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
If You See Something, Say Something If You See Something, Say Something
Artist Bilal Johnson has been adding to the NYC subway signage matching icon stickers that expand the messages and give commuters a double-take.
Dec 21, 2017 / OppArt / Bilal Johnson
Since Trump’s Victory, Democratic Socialists of America Has Become a Budding Political Force Since Trump’s Victory, Democratic Socialists of America Has Become a Budding Political Force
Why an army of young people is joining DSA.
Dec 21, 2017 / Feature / Anna Heyward
The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll
Resistance was the watchword this year. These honorees not only refused to go backward; they challenged old orthodoxies.
Dec 20, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols