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The Democratization of US Foreign Policy

The Democratization of US Foreign Policy The Democratization of US Foreign Policy

It’s the only way to stop a dangeous imperialist tradition.

Dec 21, 2016 / Feature / Jeffrey D. Sachs

Takae Helipad Protest

Can Indigenous Okinawans Protect Their Land and Water From the US Military? Can Indigenous Okinawans Protect Their Land and Water From the US Military?

As construction finishes on six new helipads, demonstrations to remove the military are reaching a fever pitch.

Dec 20, 2016 / Lisa Torio

Santa Barbara Homelessness

Homeless in the Shadow of Santa Barbara’s Mansions Homeless in the Shadow of Santa Barbara’s Mansions

For hundreds of families, home is a car in a quiet parking lot.

Dec 20, 2016 / Jennifer Dworkin

James Mattis

Trump’s Cabinet Is a Coup Waiting to Happen Trump’s Cabinet Is a Coup Waiting to Happen

The president-elect’s main advisers are a clique of “warrior-generals” who may spell the end of the democratic experiment.

Dec 20, 2016 / William J. Astore

Trump and Ruzder

Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy

Almost every legitimate function of the federal government could be subverted by Trump’s wrecking crew.

Dec 20, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Winter at Standing Rock

Want to Know How to Build a Progressive Movement Under Trump? Look to Standing Rock Want to Know How to Build a Progressive Movement Under Trump? Look to Standing Rock

Fighting against white supremacy and neoliberalism takes organizing—and lots of it.

Dec 20, 2016 / Audrea Lim

The Electoral College Desecrates Democracy—Especially This Time

The Electoral College Desecrates Democracy—Especially This Time The Electoral College Desecrates Democracy—Especially This Time

Trump may be the president-elect. But he has no mandate.

Dec 20, 2016 / John Nichols

Ellen Cantor’s Perpetual Revisions

Ellen Cantor’s Perpetual Revisions Ellen Cantor’s Perpetual Revisions

The artist’s final film tested her belief that love could be stronger than the will to power.

Dec 20, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

The 2016 Progressive Honor Roll

The 2016 Progressive Honor Roll The 2016 Progressive Honor Roll

Yes, it’s been an awful year. But the untold story is that grassroots activists have actually frequently prevailed.

Dec 20, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols

Anggie Godoy

A Fight for $15 Activist on Why She Fasted for 15 Days—and Would Again A Fight for $15 Activist on Why She Fasted for 15 Days—and Would Again

21-year-old Anggie Godoy on her 15-day fast, her arrest, and what’s next for the Fight for $15.

Dec 19, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky

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