Politics

Fridays for the Future protest at COP 26

Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26 Youth Activists Fight for Their Future at COP 26

On emissions targets, on funding to developing nations, and on phasing out fossil fuels, youth are demanding that COP26 deliver.

Nov 12, 2021 / Tina Gerhardt

The Silence of the Fairlambs

The Silence of the Fairlambs The Silence of the Fairlambs

Enjoy! Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of November 8.

Nov 12, 2021 / Steve Brodner

The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished

The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished

The Senate is a deeply undemocratic institution where white power thrives and the popular will goes to die.

Nov 12, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Migration

Migration Migration

Taking to the streets, with artivism.

Nov 12, 2021 / OppArt / Melanie Oliva

The Mess Democrats Are In

The Mess Democrats Are In The Mess Democrats Are In

If they fail to get their act together, they will suffer a defeat in the midterms that increases the likelihood of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Nov 12, 2021 / John Nichols for The Nation

Sinema and Manchin

The Democratic Party’s “Failed Promises” to Immigrants The Democratic Party’s “Failed Promises” to Immigrants

Democrats are poised to blow their last chance to establish protections for undocumented immigrants, an issue they’ve campaigned on for decades.

Nov 12, 2021 / Column / Aída Chávez

Vehicle Residency: Homelessness We Struggle to Talk About

Vehicle Residency: Homelessness We Struggle to Talk About Vehicle Residency: Homelessness We Struggle to Talk About

Rendered statistically invisible and targeted by restrictive laws, those living in cars are the fastest-growing segment of the unhoused US population.

Nov 11, 2021 / Thacher Schmid

October Facts

October Facts October Facts

Recent history, in stitches.

Nov 11, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt

John Deere Strike

John Deere Workers Remain on Strike and Reject Two-Tier Pay John Deere Workers Remain on Strike and Reject Two-Tier Pay

Though the company offered raises and concession on health care and retirement, the union is standing firm. And so far, the public is behind them.

Nov 11, 2021 / Dave Leshtz

Worker inside a food distribution warehouse - stock photo

How to Stop Progressives From Losing the Working Class How to Stop Progressives From Losing the Working Class

A new report, based on extensive survey data, suggests “Commonsense Solidarity” might be the answer.

Nov 11, 2021 / Katherine Rader

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