Activism

Follow the Leader?

Follow the Leader? Follow the Leader?

The results of denying reality.

Aug 4, 2020 / OppArt / Mark Bryan

Violence Is Donald Trump’s Mother Tongue

Violence Is Donald Trump’s Mother Tongue Violence Is Donald Trump’s Mother Tongue

As the latest episodes reveal, the “Trump and Violence Show” is the president’s cynical attempt to promote a response in the streets that might actually require law enforcement act...

Aug 4, 2020 / Michael S. Roth

Antifa Rally in Boston

Homeland Security Is Quietly Tying Antifa to Foreign Powers Homeland Security Is Quietly Tying Antifa to Foreign Powers

An intelligence report obtained exclusively by The Nation mentions several Americans, including a left-wing podcast host.

Aug 3, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Hong Kong’s Protesters Are Writing Their ‘Last Letters’

Hong Kong’s Protesters Are Writing Their ‘Last Letters’ Hong Kong’s Protesters Are Writing Their ‘Last Letters’

They fear being arrested or disappeared, and are not prepared to be silenced without a fight.

Aug 3, 2020 / no-paywall / Billy H.C. Kwok, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation

AOC, Speaking Truth to Power

AOC, Speaking Truth to Power AOC, Speaking Truth to Power

Accosted by fellow representative Ted Yoho, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave an extraordinary speech against misogyny that resonated widely.

Aug 3, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández, Andrea Arroyo, and Steve Brodner

Should the World Boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Should the World Boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics? Should the World Boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

We should carefully scrutinize who is making the calls to boycott and the demands being put forward. This is a time for solidarity, not jingoism.

Aug 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Five people with headsets look off stage at screens

Congress Refuses to Kick the Military Off of Twitch Congress Refuses to Kick the Military Off of Twitch

AOC demanded that military recruiters get off of livestreaming platforms where children play games from Call of Duty to Animal Crossing.

Jul 31, 2020 / Jordan Uhl

The NYPD Took a Step Toward Fascism When It Kidnapped Nikki Stone

The NYPD Took a Step Toward Fascism When It Kidnapped Nikki Stone The NYPD Took a Step Toward Fascism When It Kidnapped Nikki Stone

Then they’ll come for you. 

Jul 31, 2020 / Editorial / Tiffany Cabán

The Dustbin of History

The Dustbin of History The Dustbin of History

Ground in the ground.

Jul 31, 2020 / OppArt / Brian Stauffer

Playing War While Dressed to Kill in Portland

Playing War While Dressed to Kill in Portland Playing War While Dressed to Kill in Portland

Trump’s agents are outfitted as military special operations, not just soldiers. Their violence is no surprise.

Jul 31, 2020 / Andrew McCormick

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