Activism

Salman Rushdie speaks on stage at a 2019 discussion of

Salman Rushdie Joins Indian Writers on 75 Years of Independence Salman Rushdie Joins Indian Writers on 75 Years of Independence

Shortly before he was attacked, Rushdie joined with dozens of Indian literary artists to lament the rise of Hindu nationalism and the fragile state of the country's democracy.

Aug 18, 2022 / Pranay Somayajula

Heads of Sakira Cook, left; Andrea James, right.

Without “Roe,” Who Is Holding Prosecutors to Account? Without “Roe,” Who Is Holding Prosecutors to Account?

A conversation with Andrea James, the executive director of the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, and Sakira Cook, the co–interim vice pr...

Aug 18, 2022 / Q&A / Laura Flanders

We Can Thank Green New Dealers for the Inflation Reduction Act

We Can Thank Green New Dealers for the Inflation Reduction Act We Can Thank Green New Dealers for the Inflation Reduction Act

It was the Green New Deal movement that made massive federal investment in clean energy a must-pass priority of the Democratic Party.

Aug 17, 2022 / Matthew Miles Goodrich

Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges the Bullet—for Now

Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges the Bullet—for Now Oakland’s Largest Homeless Camp Dodges the Bullet—for Now

Under a freeway maze near a train yard, residents of Oakland’s largest and oldest encampment are being forced to leave. Where will they go?

Aug 17, 2022 / Feature / David Bacon

McDonald’s workers striking against sexual harassment

With This Fast-Food Bill, California Could Help All Essential Workers With This Fast-Food Bill, California Could Help All Essential Workers

Gavin Newsom may have a chance to prove his commitment to the working class.

Aug 16, 2022 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Mourning the Death of Legal Choice

Mourning the Death of Legal Choice Mourning the Death of Legal Choice

Abortion rights, 1973–2022.

Aug 16, 2022 / OppArt / Iviva Olenick

Oil Pump Jack

Why Are Fossil Fuel Companies Funding Climate Change Research? Why Are Fossil Fuel Companies Funding Climate Change Research?

As oil and gas companies report record profits, the Fossil Free Research campaign calls on universities to refuse their donations and maintain independence.

Aug 15, 2022 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

AIPAC vs. Democracy

AIPAC vs. Democracy AIPAC vs. Democracy

AIPAC has endorsed 109 January 6 insurrectionists. The organization clearly doesn’t care if candidates don’t care about fair elections.

Aug 12, 2022 / Ruth Messinger and Mik Moore

Peace in Ukraine Procession

Peace in Ukraine Procession Peace in Ukraine Procession

Street action, New York City, July 23, 2022.

Aug 11, 2022 / OppArt / George de Castro-Day

A sign that reads

Philly Tenants Are Fighting on the Front Lines of the Low-Income Housing Crisis Philly Tenants Are Fighting on the Front Lines of the Low-Income Housing Crisis

As rents skyrocket, cities can’t afford to lose low-income housing like West Philadelphia’s UC Townhomes.

Aug 11, 2022 / Chris Gelardi

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