Activism

Lost Horizons

Lost Horizons Lost Horizons

Wilting garlands. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of October 4.

Oct 8, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion Extinction Rebellion

Marching the streets against marching off a cliff.

Oct 8, 2021 / OppArt / Seth Tobocman and Tamara Wyndham

House Oversight And Reform Committee Hears Testimony From Patients On The Impact Of Rising Drug Prices

How to Take Over a Political Party How to Take Over a Political Party

Daniel Schlozman argues that by becoming “anchor groups,” movements can secure lasting influence. But is entry into a mainstream political party worth the price of admission?

Oct 8, 2021 / Q&A / Mark Engler and Paul Engler

Texas

Texas Texas

Anti-abortion policies are putting women’s lives at risk.

Oct 7, 2021 / OppArt / Hooked Hands

Elsa Mejia

A Candidate for Mixtecos in California’s Republican Heartland A Candidate for Mixtecos in California’s Republican Heartland

In the city of Madera, Elsa Mejia is running for a seat on the city council as the first Indigenous Mexican migrant candidate.

Oct 7, 2021 / Photo Essay / David Bacon

Anna Politkovskaya

Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya Was Killed 15 Years Ago Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya Was Killed 15 Years Ago

Her fierce dedication to truth-telling inspires a new generation.

Oct 6, 2021 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Rikers closing in NYC

Closing Rikers Island Is a Matter of Life and Death Closing Rikers Island Is a Matter of Life and Death

Isaabdul Karim wasn’t sentenced to death. In fact, he was never sentenced at all.

Oct 6, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rethink, Not Reform

Rethink, Not Reform Rethink, Not Reform

Visualizing a just system.

Oct 6, 2021 / OppArt / Rogue Citizen

American Red Tape

American Red Tape American Red Tape

Expedite visas for war refugees!

Oct 5, 2021 / OppArt / Sue Coe

Texas activists perform at the Women’s March

At the March for Abortion Rights, a New Generation of Activists Takes Center Stage At the March for Abortion Rights, a New Generation of Activists Takes Center Stage

The march felt like less a reaction to impending crisis and more the announcement of a rejuvenated feminist movement.

Oct 5, 2021 / Amy Littlefield

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