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.

Greek Workers Take Over a Factory [Video Interview]

Greek Workers Take Over a Factory [Video Interview] Greek Workers Take Over a Factory [Video Interview]

On GRITtv, a member of the Open Solidarity Initiative discusses the ongoing occupation of a Greek factory.

Feb 15, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Time to Go Beyond Judging Rihanna and Chris Brown

Time to Go Beyond Judging Rihanna and Chris Brown Time to Go Beyond Judging Rihanna and Chris Brown

Nineteen years after the passage of the Violence Against Women Act, we need to reauthorize. We also need to do more.

Feb 15, 2013 / Laura Flanders

One Billion Rising

One Billion Rising One Billion Rising

After breaking the silence around physical violence against women, will the global mobilization take on the economy?

Feb 14, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Leo Gerard Is Rising

Leo Gerard Is Rising Leo Gerard Is Rising

To send labor supporters into their final week of preparing for One Billion Rising, United Steelworkers President Leo Gerard recorded this special video message.

Feb 6, 2013 / Laura Flanders

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

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