Activism

An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

The United Nations secretary general recounts the successes of the UN Climate Action Summit and the tough road ahead to ensure the survival our species.

Oct 3, 2019 / Covering Climate Now / António Guterres

A Coalition to Save the World

A Coalition to Save the World A Coalition to Save the World

Women state legislators and advocacy groups are uniting to call for a no-first-use nuclear policy.

Oct 2, 2019 / James Carden

Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi’s 150th Birthday

Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi’s 150th Birthday Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi’s 150th Birthday

Gandhi's lessons of pluralism and peace could serve us well during this time of division and strife, the representative writes.

Oct 2, 2019 / Rep. Ro Khanna

hong kong lost generation

Hong Kong’s Lost Generation Hong Kong’s Lost Generation

What does it mean to grow up fighting a superpower?

Oct 2, 2019 / Benjamin Haas

Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage

Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage

As second wave feminism passes into history and a new wave builds, is the world finally ready for Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen?

Oct 1, 2019 / Alix Kates Shulman

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Fight for universal background checks, join a gun control group, and push your congressperson on impeachment.

Oct 1, 2019 / no-paywall / NationAction

Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice

Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice

Undocumented people are too often silenced—it’s time we listened to their voices.

Oct 1, 2019 / Christopher Soto

Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional?

Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional? Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional?

The group Period Equity says yes—and is pushing lawsuits to repeal it in 35 states.

Oct 1, 2019 / Molly Minta

The Strange, Uncertain Fate of One of the World’s Most Valuable Salmon Habitats

The Strange, Uncertain Fate of One of the World’s Most Valuable Salmon Habitats The Strange, Uncertain Fate of One of the World’s Most Valuable Salmon Habitats

Alaska’s Bristol Bay is a rare pristine salmon fishery. Can it survive a rapidly changing climate—and a massive, Trump-backed mine?

Oct 1, 2019 / Feature / Julia O’Malley

The Climate Crisis Should Be the World’s Biggest News Story

The Climate Crisis Should Be the World’s Biggest News Story The Climate Crisis Should Be the World’s Biggest News Story

The mainstream media is still struggling to catch up as millions march for climate justice across the world.

Oct 1, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

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