Off the Clock

A monthly column that takes us into the after-hours lives of notable people on the left.

Amy Hagstrom Miller flips through her college notebook from her time in India.

Texas Abortion Laws Haven't Stopped Amy Hagstrom Miller Texas Abortion Laws Haven't Stopped Amy Hagstrom Miller

Despite having to move the clinic out of Texas, the founder of Whole Woman's Health continues to fight for abortion access in the new "border states."

Apr 16, 2024 / Olivia Paschal

This Journalist Is Uncovering the Dirty Side of Fast Fashion

This Journalist Is Uncovering the Dirty Side of Fast Fashion This Journalist Is Uncovering the Dirty Side of Fast Fashion

Alden Wicker, author of To Dye For, wants our clothes to stop poisoning us.

Jan 10, 2024 / Danielle Renwick

Brandon Mancilla (center) with Ray Jensen Jr., UAW Region 9 Assistant Director (left) and UAW member Donald Foster.

A Night at the Movies With Brandon Mancilla A Night at the Movies With Brandon Mancilla

The new director of UAW Region 9A is part of a wave of young, politically active labor leaders organizing for a future where union power transcends borders.

Dec 14, 2023 / Alex Press

Florida Socialists Are Here to Stay. Just Ask Richie Floyd.

Florida Socialists Are Here to Stay. Just Ask Richie Floyd. Florida Socialists Are Here to Stay. Just Ask Richie Floyd.

Despite Republican lawmakers warning them to stay out of the state, this Florida city council member represents a growing contingent of Sunshine State socialists.

Oct 11, 2023 / Kathryn Varn

The Show Must Go On: Behind the Scenes at a Tennessee Drag Show

The Show Must Go On: Behind the Scenes at a Tennessee Drag Show The Show Must Go On: Behind the Scenes at a Tennessee Drag Show

Meet the performers serving queer education in a deep-red state.

Sep 6, 2023 / Zee Scout

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