Activism

John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics

John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest

The 1968 Olympian points out the hypocrisy of new rules against any political demonstrations on the field or medal stand. 

Jan 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin

ADVOCATE film

This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice

An interview with the director of Advocate, the Oscar-shortlisted film about the Israeli lawyer dedicated to defending Palestinians.

Jan 10, 2020 / Mairav Zonszein

Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign

Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign

The candidate’s engagement with #CripTheVote is a sign that disability politics has finally gone mainstream.

Jan 10, 2020 / Sara Luterman

This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America

This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America This Was the Decade of Feminist Uprisings in Latin America

The “green wave” emerged in response to staggering rates of femicide, and then began mounting challenges to the highly restrictive abortion laws in the region.

Dec 31, 2019 / From the Archive / Zoë Carpenter

The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump

The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump

How Dakar’s trash depot became a battleground for Chinese industry, the World Bank, and Senegalese organized labor.

Dec 31, 2019 / Katie Jane Fernelius

The Climate Movement Is Gaining Momentum in Spite of Trump

The Climate Movement Is Gaining Momentum in Spite of Trump The Climate Movement Is Gaining Momentum in Spite of Trump

The Trump administration cannot suppress the will of millions of people driving for the large structural change needed to save our species.

Dec 24, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics

10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics 10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics

From funding for the Census to Stacey Abrams’s persistence, progressives did score some victories this year.

Dec 24, 2019 / Steve Phillips

After Neoliberalism

After Neoliberalism After Neoliberalism

The last 10 years have seen the collapse of neoliberalism. The question now is, what comes next?

Dec 24, 2019 / Ganesh Sitaraman

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.

Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019

For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.

Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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