We Need Activists to Make Politicians Better We Need Activists to Make Politicians Better
A. Philip Randolph taught us that pressuring candidates and presidents is necessary—for them and for movements.
Aug 12, 2015 / John Nichols
Black Lives Matter Is a Demand, Not a Plea Black Lives Matter Is a Demand, Not a Plea
The movement’s protests targeting Bernie Sanders have provoked heated debate among progressive politicos—and that’s just fine.
Aug 12, 2015 / Kai Wright
Stop Urban Shield: Join a Grassroots Campaign to Fight Police Militarization Stop Urban Shield: Join a Grassroots Campaign to Fight Police Militarization
Last year, activists were able to kick Urban Shield out of Oakland. Now they’re fighting to get rid of this potent symbol of police militarization for good.
Aug 12, 2015 / NationAction
Iran Hawks Think We Can Impose Harsher Sanctions on Iran Iran Hawks Think We Can Impose Harsher Sanctions on Iran
Here’s why they’re wrong.
Aug 12, 2015 / Juan Cole
Former Peace Corps Volunteers to John Kerry: Stop Sending Military Aid to the Dominican Republic Former Peace Corps Volunteers to John Kerry: Stop Sending Military Aid to the Dominican Republic
Their letter arrives as international groups once more fail to prompt US action on the violation of human rights.
Aug 12, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Amnesty International Is Finally on the Right Side of the Sex Work Struggle Amnesty International Is Finally on the Right Side of the Sex Work Struggle
The international organization's bold move is lauded as a strong first step by those it affects the most—individuals within the sex industry.
Aug 12, 2015 / Melissa Gira Grant
August 12, 1965: The Watts Section of Los Angeles Riots August 12, 1965: The Watts Section of Los Angeles Riots
“The sad fact is that most race riots have brought some relief and improvement in race relations and the Los Angeles riots will not be an exception.”
Aug 12, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Can Chuck Schumer Kill the Iran Deal? Can Chuck Schumer Kill the Iran Deal?
A prominent Democratic hawk bucks Obama. Can he lead the party?
Aug 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Who Killed Beylin Sarmiento? Who Killed Beylin Sarmiento?
For Central American migrants, the journey through Mexico has become a gauntlet of violence at the hands of criminals, drug cartels—and even the authorities.
Aug 11, 2015 / John Washington
Ismael Recounts the Attack That Killed Beylin Sarmiento Ismael Recounts the Attack That Killed Beylin Sarmiento
The written recollection of a fatal encounter.
Aug 11, 2015 / The Nation