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Dylan Baierlein, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, speaks to protesters at a Call To Action Against Gun Violence rally by the Interfaith League and others in Delray Beach, Florida.

Support Young People Taking Action to End Gun Violence Support Young People Taking Action to End Gun Violence

You can also join a campaign to kick politicians beholden to the gun lobby out of office.

Feb 20, 2018 / NationAction

Olympic Athletes from Russia

We Need a Better System for Addressing Olympic Doping We Need a Better System for Addressing Olympic Doping

A bungled response to Russian doping allegations shows that our regulatory patchwork is disorganized and unjust.

Feb 20, 2018 / Ronald Katz

Andrew Brandt on Colin Kaepernick and the Business of the NFL

Andrew Brandt on Colin Kaepernick and the Business of the NFL Andrew Brandt on Colin Kaepernick and the Business of the NFL

The former Packers executive talks activism in the NFL and the NBA.

Feb 20, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Pussy Patrol

Pussy Patrol Pussy Patrol

Feminist posse on the alert.

Feb 20, 2018 / OppArt / Sarah Stolar

Illinois Voting Machine

Congress Can Act Right Now to Prevent Interference in the 2018 Elections Congress Can Act Right Now to Prevent Interference in the 2018 Elections

Better voting machines and more secure systems are possible.

Feb 19, 2018 / John Nichols

lebron james all star

LeBron James Flips the Script—Again LeBron James Flips the Script—Again

Fox News’s Laura Ingraham’s telling him to “shut up and dribble” elicited a sharp response not only from James but from much of the sports world.

Feb 19, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Everything’s Okay

Everything’s Okay Everything’s Okay

The NRA’s cover band

Feb 19, 2018 / OppArt / Bruce MacKinnon

Work Strong Austin

Austin Just Brought Paid Sick Leave to the South Austin Just Brought Paid Sick Leave to the South

Thanks to a savvy, progressive coalition, Austinites will no longer have to work through heart attacks, flus, and stomach bugs.

Feb 16, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias

Katrina Gentrifying New Orleans

How Trump Plans to Evict Poor Families From Public Housing How Trump Plans to Evict Poor Families From Public Housing

The president’s budget proposal is a shocking assault on millions of people who rely on rental assistance. 

Feb 16, 2018 / George Zornick

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

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