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Activists gather outside American Enterprise Institute to protest FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the Trump administration’s attacks on net neutrality.

Join the Activists and Companies Planning a Big Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality Join the Activists and Companies Planning a Big Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality

Mark July 12 on your calendar and join the fight to save the Internet. 

Jun 6, 2017 / NationAction

Worried About Election Hacking? There’s a Fix for That

Worried About Election Hacking? There’s a Fix for That Worried About Election Hacking? There’s a Fix for That

A tech-savvy measure introduced by members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus would protect against cyber meddling.

Jun 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Trump Navy

Rather Than Russia, America Should Fear Itself Rather Than Russia, America Should Fear Itself

Like the Soviet Union, it is now defined by surveillance, militarism, and shadow government.

Jun 6, 2017 / William J. Astore

Trumpcare Protest

Time for Democrats to Unite Around Medicare for All Time for Democrats to Unite Around Medicare for All

Progressives must drive the debate to the point that Medicare for all is seen not as impossible, but inevitable.

Jun 6, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump Protest LAX

America’s Freedom to Protest Is Under Attack America’s Freedom to Protest Is Under Attack

A UN special rapporteur was shocked to find abusive employers, anti-protest bills, and other signs of a weakening of democracy.

Jun 6, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Frank Deford: The Lost Interview

Frank Deford: The Lost Interview Frank Deford: The Lost Interview

A never-before-heard interview with the legendary sportswriter.

Jun 6, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Nefarious ‘Fake News’ Media! The Nefarious ‘Fake News’ Media!

Climate change and those communications between Russia and the Trump administration? All fake.

Jun 6, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Chicago Climate Protest

It’s Time for Cities to Take the Lead in the Struggle Against Climate Change It’s Time for Cities to Take the Lead in the Struggle Against Climate Change

Now that the US has abdicated its role in the fight against climate catastrophe, cities must join together to save the planet.

Jun 5, 2017 / Benjamin Barber

The Way Forward in France

The Way Forward in France The Way Forward in France

This week’s legislative elections offer an opportunity to steer President Emmanuel Macron in the direction of justice and away from a moneyed autocracy.

Jun 5, 2017 / Jesse McCarthy

US Warships near Korean Peninsula

Trump’s Handling of North Korea Is Going to Lead Us Straight Into Nuclear Disaster Trump’s Handling of North Korea Is Going to Lead Us Straight Into Nuclear Disaster

Public strong-arming isn’t the key to de-escalating confrontation—it’s the key to igniting it.

Jun 5, 2017 / Rajan Menon

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