Activism

A Summer of Reckoning—for American Racism and Israeli Aggression

A Summer of Reckoning—for American Racism and Israeli Aggression A Summer of Reckoning—for American Racism and Israeli Aggression

As this country begins, at last, to examine its ugly past and brutal present, can we also apply this fierce introspection to US policy toward Israel?

Jul 7, 2020 / Yousef Munayyer

Black Lives Matter, Every Day

Black Lives Matter, Every Day Black Lives Matter, Every Day

Honoring Black lives.

Jul 7, 2020 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

The Limits of Trans Representation as We Know It

The Limits of Trans Representation as We Know It The Limits of Trans Representation as We Know It

We talked to director Sam Feder about Disclosure, which explores Hollywood’s history of gender nonconformity on screen.

Jul 7, 2020 / Q&A / Tal Milovina

Dan Snyder

Is Dan Snyder Really Changing the Washington Team’s Name? Is Dan Snyder Really Changing the Washington Team’s Name?

He has always said he would never change the name of his team, but “never” is coming up mighty fast. 

Jul 6, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk

Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk Conversations With ‘The Nation’: Chase Iron Eyes, Takota Iron Eyes, and Madonna Thunder Hawk

Join Lakota Sioux activists in discussion with Nation contributing writer Zoë Carpenter for our weekly virtual series.

Jul 6, 2020 / The Nation

Ja'Mal Green points amid a sea of hands

Why JPMorgan Chase Should Give $1 Billion to Black Neighborhoods in Chicago Why JPMorgan Chase Should Give $1 Billion to Black Neighborhoods in Chicago

Activist Ja’Mal Green wants the nation’s biggest bank to pay reparations for its history of racist lending.

Jul 6, 2020 / Q&A / Daniel Fernandez

American Dreamers

American Dreamers American Dreamers

The Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Jul 3, 2020 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

51 Years After Stonewall, New York’s Queer Liberation March Faces Police Violence

51 Years After Stonewall, New York’s Queer Liberation March Faces Police Violence 51 Years After Stonewall, New York’s Queer Liberation March Faces Police Violence

This is a moment of reckoning that is knitting together seemingly disparate social movements.

Jul 3, 2020 / Jay W. Walker

Maya Moore for the Win

Maya Moore for the Win Maya Moore for the Win

Jonathan Irons finally walks free thanks to the efforts of the all-time basketball great.

Jul 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin

A person lies on the ground in front of a group of police officers

New York’s City Hall Encampment Is a Middle Finger to Our Elected Leaders New York’s City Hall Encampment Is a Middle Finger to Our Elected Leaders

A ragtag group of strangers is taking care of New Yorkers—including homeless comrades—better than the City is.

Jul 2, 2020 / Chris Gelardi

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