Activism

Leah Thomas

“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet” “You Can’t Separate People From the Planet”

Activist and author Leah Thomas lays out her vision for a more just environmental movement.

Mar 4, 2022 / Q&A / Nylah Burton

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm

Leader and trailblazer.

Mar 3, 2022 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

Black Lily

Black Lily Black Lily

Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights crusader.

Mar 2, 2022 / OppArt / Ibtisam Tasnim Zaman

Post-Truth World?

Post-Truth World? Post-Truth World?

Endangering our future with big lies.

Mar 1, 2022 / OppArt / Henrik Drescher

Chris Mosier presents the Sport for Equality Award during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City.

How Sports Have Been Used to Attack Trans People How Sports Have Been Used to Attack Trans People

Chris Mosier, the first openly transgender athlete for Team USA, answers five questions about the struggle for trans lives.

Feb 28, 2022 / Highlights / Dave Zirin

A man walks past a shop window with the REI logo on it,

Talking Union at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Talking Union at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)

The outdoors equipment company says it believes “in putting purpose before profits.” So why is the CEO trying to keep employees from joining a union?

Feb 28, 2022 / Dave Leshtz

Ukraine peace protest sign

Chronicles of Russian Resistance Chronicles of Russian Resistance

Reports on the opposition to war inside Putin’s Russia.

Feb 28, 2022 / Finley Muratova

Putin’s Not the “Genius”—Russia’s Anti-War Protesters Are

Putin’s Not the “Genius”—Russia’s Anti-War Protesters Are Putin’s Not the “Genius”—Russia’s Anti-War Protesters Are

Trump may celebrate the strongman. But real strength is being shown on the streets of the Russian cities, where anti-war protesters gather.

Feb 25, 2022 / John Nichols

Four protesters hold signs in favor of trans youth.

Texas Is Terrorizing Trans Youth Texas Is Terrorizing Trans Youth

Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott are trying to criminalize caregiving to trans children. Together, we can fight back.

Feb 24, 2022 / Chase Strangio

March for Reproductive Rights

We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’” We Need to Do More Than “Protect ‘Roe’”

We have to address the structural barriers that prevent people from accessing their right to an abortion, including systemic poverty and racism.

Feb 24, 2022 / Katrina Kimport

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