Society

William vanden Heuvel

In Our Tumultuous Times, History Offers Hope In Our Tumultuous Times, History Offers Hope

A new memoir calls us to action.

May 28, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Take Action Now: Look Beyond Trump’s Wall

Take Action Now: Look Beyond Trump’s Wall Take Action Now: Look Beyond Trump’s Wall

Help end brutal ICE deportations and send supplies to migrants crossing the border.

May 28, 2019 / NationAction

Kenya Gay Rights Activists

In a Painful Setback, Kenya’s High Court Upholds Antigay Laws In a Painful Setback, Kenya’s High Court Upholds Antigay Laws

LGBT activists say they will continue their campaign to dismantle the colonial-era legislation, inside and outside the courtroom.

May 28, 2019 / Robbie Corey-Boulet

Women’s Lives at Stake

Women’s Lives at Stake Women’s Lives at Stake

The abortion ban takes us backward.

May 28, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

How Democrats Should Respond to the GOP’s Red-Baiting

How Democrats Should Respond to the GOP’s Red-Baiting How Democrats Should Respond to the GOP’s Red-Baiting

Remind them that many of the most popular US programs were once called “socialist.”

May 28, 2019 / Peter Dreier

Addiction Kills

Addiction Kills Addiction Kills

America’s attachment to guns: till death us do part.

May 27, 2019 / OppArt / Anthony Freda

Lebron James

LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism LeBron James’s Partnership With Walmart Sparks Criticism

The basketball superstar is trying to fight food insecurity alongside a corporation that aggravates that very problem.

May 24, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Ashley Massaro

On the Passing of Former WWE ‘Diva’ and Whistle-Blower Ashley Massaro On the Passing of Former WWE ‘Diva’ and Whistle-Blower Ashley Massaro

She will be remembered for her courageous truth-telling.

May 23, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Indigenous-Colombian Protest

For Afro-Colombians, the 2016 Peace Treaty Brought No Peace For Afro-Colombians, the 2016 Peace Treaty Brought No Peace

Hundreds of human-rights defenders have been killed since the accords. And Afro-Colombians like Goldman Environmental Prize–winner Francia Márquez are a particular target.

May 23, 2019 / Roosbelinda Cárdenas

Protesters against US intervention in Venezuela

Why Are Leading Democrats Supporting Trump on Venezuela? Why Are Leading Democrats Supporting Trump on Venezuela?

They assure us they’re not for war. But they are supporting strangulation through sanctions, which has led to thousands of deaths.

May 23, 2019 / Jeff Faux

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