Sarah Arnold

A Step Toward Holding Colleges Accountable for Campus Sexual Assault

A Step Toward Holding Colleges Accountable for Campus Sexual Assault A Step Toward Holding Colleges Accountable for Campus Sexual Assault

Earlier this month, we joined Know Your IX to call on Congress to give the Department of Education the tools to hold colleges responsible for campus sexual assault. A bill introduc...

Jul 30, 2014 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

President Obama Nominates Janet Yellen to Head the Federal Reserve

President Obama Nominates Janet Yellen to Head the Federal Reserve President Obama Nominates Janet Yellen to Head the Federal Reserve

Amid pressure from progressive and women's right organizations, President Obama has nominated Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve. 

Oct 9, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

Obama Administration Announces Expanded Labor Protections for Homecare Workers

Obama Administration Announces Expanded Labor Protections for Homecare Workers Obama Administration Announces Expanded Labor Protections for Homecare Workers

After the Obama administration's historic announcement that it will expand labor protections to homecare workers, activists will continue to push for further protections for do...

Sep 17, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights California State Senate Passes a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

One year after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a previous version of the legislation, the California state senate has passed a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.  

Sep 12, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

Despite Changes, Advocates for Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military Continue to Fight for Reform

Despite Changes, Advocates for Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military Continue to Fight for Reform Despite Changes, Advocates for Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military Continue to Fight for Reform

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced an array of new initiatives designed to address sexual assault in the military, but they don't address the key complaint of victim advoc...

Aug 16, 2013 / NationAction and Sarah Arnold

Moral Mondays, Tuition Fairness and Stopping Summers

Moral Mondays, Tuition Fairness and Stopping Summers Moral Mondays, Tuition Fairness and Stopping Summers

An update on the latest activism campaigns at The Nation, and how to get involved.

Aug 13, 2013 / NationAction and Sarah Arnold

Deportations, Gitmo and the Rights of Domestic Workers

Deportations, Gitmo and the Rights of Domestic Workers Deportations, Gitmo and the Rights of Domestic Workers

Starting this week, we’ll post weekly updates covering on-the-ground activism, important developments and meaningful victories.

Jun 3, 2013 / Sarah Arnold and NationAction

Comments of the Week: “Forward on Climate,” #TheRealTANF and Immigration

Comments of the Week: “Forward on Climate,” #TheRealTANF and Immigration Comments of the Week: “Forward on Climate,” #TheRealTANF and Immigration

Our readers sound off on the "Forward on Climate" rally in Washington, "welfare reform" and immigration. 

Feb 22, 2013 / Sarah Arnold

Comments of the Week: The Post Office and White-Collar Criminals

Comments of the Week: The Post Office and White-Collar Criminals Comments of the Week: The Post Office and White-Collar Criminals

Our readers sound off on white-collar criminals and the post office's plans to end Saturday service. 

Feb 8, 2013 / Sarah Arnold

Comments of the Week: Chuck Hagel, Homelessness and the Criminalization of Youth of Color

Comments of the Week: Chuck Hagel, Homelessness and the Criminalization of Youth of Color Comments of the Week: Chuck Hagel, Homelessness and the Criminalization of Youth of Color

Our readers sound off on Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearing, homelessness in the United States and the routine criminalization of youth of color.  

Feb 1, 2013 / Sarah Arnold

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