Laura Flanders

Contributing Writer

@GRITlaura

Laura Flanders is the author of several books, the host of the nationally syndicated public television show (and podcast) The Laura Flanders Show and the recipient of a 2019 Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship.

Demanding Women

Demanding Women Demanding Women

After the 2012 elections, women in Washington have a long to-do list—and it doesn’t stop at reproductive rights.

Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Laura Flanders

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Glenn Harris discusses the goals and tactics of Seattle's unique "Race and Social Justice Initiative."

Jan 28, 2013 / Laura Flanders

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO] From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

Seattle’s one-of-a-kind city program holds all public officials accountable for racial equity.

Jan 28, 2013 / Laura Flanders

How About Gun Control for the Pentagon?

How About Gun Control for the Pentagon? How About Gun Control for the Pentagon?

For all the droning on about US gun violence, it would be good to hear someone drone on just a bit about US drones.

Jan 11, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Dangerous Rush to Legislate on Surveillance and Mental Health? Dean Spade [VIDEO]

Dangerous Rush to Legislate on Surveillance and Mental Health? Dean Spade [VIDEO] Dangerous Rush to Legislate on Surveillance and Mental Health? Dean Spade [VIDEO]

Involuntary mental health care and police profiling will not make the United States safer.

Dec 28, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Dean Spade: Why the Law Is Not Enough

Dean Spade: Why the Law Is Not Enough Dean Spade: Why the Law Is Not Enough

Our civil rights discourse must address the ways our institutions systemically oppress certain communities.

Dec 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Crime and Crisis: Think ‘We’ Not ‘They’ Crime and Crisis: Think ‘We’ Not ‘They’

Two interviews have new resonance since the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.

Dec 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs

Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs

The time has never been better to stop this colossal waste of money, resources and, most importantly, lives.

Dec 11, 2012 / Laura Flanders

In Drug War, Small Victories Are Not the Revolution. Director Eugene Jarecki [VIDEO] In Drug War, Small Victories Are Not the Revolution. Director Eugene Jarecki [VIDEO]

November's victories at the ballot box show the drug war is vulnerable. 

Dec 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders

After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond

After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond

From public housing to living wages, how can New York rebuild as a more equal, just city? 

Dec 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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