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
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
From public housing to living wages, how can New York rebuild as a more equal, just city?
Dec 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Jane McAlevey: Building the Labor Movement in Obama’s Second Term Jane McAlevey: Building the Labor Movement in Obama’s Second Term
With a Democrat again in the White House for the next four years, the labor movement has won some much-needed breathing room, says organizer and author Jane McAlevey.
Nov 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights? Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights?
What if the debate about the so-called "fiscal cliff" were framed in human rights terms?
Nov 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Eve Ensler Rising Eve Ensler Rising
With a new play, Emotional Creature, and big plans for V-Day 2013, the activist playwright reaches for new heights.
Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders
Back From the Brink Back From the Brink
Social movements must believe in themselves as much as they believe in any politician, and keep fighting for true change.
Nov 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Goldman Sachs Building Is Bright, but Occupy Shines Goldman Sachs Building Is Bright, but Occupy Shines
A report from Downtown Manhattan, and a Hurricane Sandy volunteer.
Nov 1, 2012 / Laura Flanders
What a Difference Other Candidates Make What a Difference Other Candidates Make
Thanks to Democracy Now!, Jill Stein of the Green Party and Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party have been able to take part in three virtually expanded debates.
Oct 23, 2012 / Laura Flanders