Remembering Kofi Annan Remembering Kofi Annan
He consistently expressed a powerful concern for poverty and human rights—but he often succumbed to US power and domination.
Aug 21, 2018 / Phyllis Bennis
In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate
Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.
Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today
Prisoners are striking to end prison slavery, poor living conditions, and death by incarceration.
Aug 21, 2018 / Raven Rakia
Stand Up for the Sanctity of Unborn Life… Stand Up for the Sanctity of Unborn Life…
...and slut-shame all the full-grown women!
Aug 21, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship? Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?
Lenders discriminate against immigrants—and often, it’s perfectly legal.
Aug 20, 2018 / Susie Cagle
Can’t We Just Play Ball Without Guns Getting Involved? Can’t We Just Play Ball Without Guns Getting Involved?
A veteran looks at the increasing militarization of sports.
Aug 20, 2018 / William Astore
I’m One of the Young People Who Walked Off Birthright Israel This Summer I’m One of the Young People Who Walked Off Birthright Israel This Summer
Here’s why I chose to leave the trip.
Aug 20, 2018 / Bethany Zaiman
To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma
At Homeboy Industries, career, education, and mental-health services are creating a way out of poverty and violence.
Aug 20, 2018 / Robert Greenwald
The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF
All around the world, mothers and pregnant women are undervalued, discriminated against, and punished.
Aug 20, 2018 / Katha Pollitt
These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History
Residents of three buildings in Central Los Angeles are refusing to pay rent until their landlord agrees to fair rent increases.
Aug 20, 2018 / Armando Aparicio and David Zlutnick