Activism

Top Story 2022

Top Story 2022 Top Story 2022

Rub my back better. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of December 27.

Jan 3, 2022 / Steve Brodner

The Omicron Threat Looms

The Omicron Threat Looms The Omicron Threat Looms

Pandemic deaths surpass 800,000 in the USA and 5.40 million worldwide, with a new surge projected for January.

Jan 3, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Rising Tide… of Action?

Rising Tide… of Action? Rising Tide… of Action?

2022: A critical year for climate response.

Dec 31, 2021 / OppArt / Tamara Wyndham

Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela

Remembering the Real Desmond Tutu, 1931–2021 Remembering the Real Desmond Tutu, 1931–2021

Celebrated in death by his former foes, Archbishop Tutu had the gift not just of courage and righteousness but also of timing.

Dec 31, 2021 / Mark Gevisser

Memorial Society Supporter

The Russian Supreme Court Moves to Shut Down a Prominent Human Rights Group The Russian Supreme Court Moves to Shut Down a Prominent Human Rights Group

Despite what may seem like a hopeless situation, Memorial has refused to give up.

Dec 31, 2021 / Finley Muratova

Cop Out

Cop Out Cop Out

Learn to swim 2022.

Dec 30, 2021 / OppArt / Jack Ohman and Rob Rogers

Bette Midler

Bette Midler’s Contempt Fuels Right-Wing Populism Bette Midler’s Contempt Fuels Right-Wing Populism

With Trump and his enablers ready to weaponize every condescending word, liberals need to stop giving them ammunition.

Dec 30, 2021 / Anthony Flaccavento and Erica Etelson

Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu Spoke Truth in the Face of Oppression Desmond Tutu Spoke Truth in the Face of Oppression

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Phyllis Bennis discuss the life and legacy of the South African archbishop.

Dec 30, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Phyllis Bennis

Say Their Names

Say Their Names Say Their Names

Sidewalk, Broadway / W. 96th St.

Dec 29, 2021 / OppArt / Anonymous and Steve Brodner

Reverend Jacqui Lewis

The Fierce Love of the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis The Fierce Love of the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Middle Collegiate Church burned down, but its senior minister says the global response showed how “the theory of fierce love is actually practiced in real life.”

Dec 29, 2021 / Q&A / Laura Flanders

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