Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash
His threat to call in the military just made the ongoing protests look even more like a stand for democracy.
Jun 9, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee
It’s an unmistakable gesture, one that would show that the recent anti-racist statements by white NFL players are not just talk.
Jun 9, 2020 / Dave Zirin
This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret
In New York State, the statute 50-A keeps officers’ disciplinary records “confidential and not subject to inspection or review” is under new scrutiny.
Jun 8, 2020 / Ross Barkan
Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’ Florida’s Flooded Future: ‘Retreat While There’s Still Time’
With sea levels rising, Miami will be underwater by the end of the century.
Jun 8, 2020 / Laura Raim
Making George Floyd’s Life Matter Making George Floyd’s Life Matter
As the people of Minneapolis grieve the loss of one of their own, they’re also fighting for a future free of police brutality.
Jun 8, 2020 / Photo Essay / Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation
On Protesting During a Pandemic On Protesting During a Pandemic
I’ve been afraid of Covid-19 for three months, but I’ve been afraid of getting killed by police for four decades.
Jun 5, 2020 / Touré
How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch
You don’t have to punch Nazis to fight fascism.
Jun 5, 2020 / Talia Lavin
Don’t Stop Organizing Don’t Stop Organizing
We’re at a breaking point in American history, and there is only one way to revive our society: from the bottom up.
Jun 5, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will The Missing Element for Police Accountability: Political Will
If politicians are serious about challenging the ingrained problems of police departments, they’ll have to grow a backbone.
Jun 5, 2020 / Maurice Mitchell and Sochie Nnaemeka
When Shelter Comes Down to the Luck of the Draw When Shelter Comes Down to the Luck of the Draw
As eviction moratoriums expire, lotteries determine who gets rent relief.
Jun 5, 2020 / Rebecca Burns