The Next Progressive Insurgent You Haven’t Heard of Yet The Next Progressive Insurgent You Haven’t Heard of Yet
In the district where George Floyd was killed, Omar Fateh wants to bring the progressive wave to the state legislature.
Aug 6, 2020 / Caleb Brennan
Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep Why We’re Demanding No Cops for Veep
If Joe Biden wants to signal his commitment to the message of the Black Lives Matter movement, he shouldn’t pick a former police officer or prosecutor.
Aug 6, 2020 / Jennifer Epps-Addison
Playing War While Dressed to Kill in Portland Playing War While Dressed to Kill in Portland
Trump’s agents are outfitted as military special operations, not just soldiers. Their violence is no surprise.
Jul 31, 2020 / Andrew McCormick
The Enduring Wisdom of John Lewis The Enduring Wisdom of John Lewis
John Lewis’s last words resounded over a funeral marked by former presidents and civil rights giants. May we all heed them.
Jul 30, 2020 / Joan Walsh
WNBA Players—Again—Show the Meaning of Radical Dissent WNBA Players—Again—Show the Meaning of Radical Dissent
While the sports world rushes to cash in on “woke capitalism,” Layshia Clarendon and others in the WNBA are reminding us of the meaning of rebellion.
Jul 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland
A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.
Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
A New America Is Possible—Now A New America Is Possible—Now
It’s high time to finally end poverty and systemic racism, mitigate climate change, and halt this country’s ever-growing militarism.
Jul 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos
As federal agents brutalize protesters in Portland, Trump threatens to unleash the same tactics across the country.
Jul 21, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up Michael Bennett Thinks the NFL Is Starting to Wake Up
In his first extended interview since our national uprising against racist violence, Bennett touches on the NFL, the importance of history, and what we can all do to reclaim societ...
Jul 20, 2020 / Dave Zirin
A House Bill Would Require Feds to Identify Themselves A House Bill Would Require Feds to Identify Themselves
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce the legislation, following controversial arrests in Portland.
Jul 20, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein