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.

Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter

Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter

The eulogies for Margaret Thatcher are piling up. Here's a different take—from a review of The Iron Lady.

Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Take the Oath: A Critic of Marriage Gets Teary

Take the Oath: A Critic of Marriage Gets Teary Take the Oath: A Critic of Marriage Gets Teary

What, to a critic of marriage, makes the ceremony itself so tear-worthy?

Mar 28, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring

American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring

The numbers on job creation and unemployment are not as positive as they first appear—just watch American Winter.

Mar 18, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO] Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

March 15 marks the start of Hungary’s 1848 revolution—and protesters are once again hitting the streets for basic rights.

Mar 14, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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 / Video / Laura Flanders

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