Activism

Sex work protest

The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA

Red Umbrella Hosting was founded by a sex worker to protect those like her from the fallout of pernicious legislation.

Aug 22, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 21, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Stopping Deportations by Blocking Flights

Stopping Deportations by Blocking Flights Stopping Deportations by Blocking Flights

Activists are increasingly putting their bodies on the line to stop deportations from taking place.

Aug 21, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Elizabeth Warren Woburn Town Hall

Elizabeth Warren Could Make a Great Run for President as an Anti-Corruption Crusader Elizabeth Warren Could Make a Great Run for President as an Anti-Corruption Crusader

She’s got a plan to drain the swamp that is Donald Trump’s Washington. If she takes it on the campaign trail, that’s terrific.

Aug 21, 2018 / John Nichols

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today

Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today

Prisoners are striking to end prison slavery, poor living conditions, and death by incarceration.

Aug 21, 2018 / Raven Rakia

Randy Bryce Wisconsin

Real Progressive Change Is Happening From the Ground Up Real Progressive Change Is Happening From the Ground Up

In Wisconsin, a new model for building power is blazing a trail for progressive change.

Aug 20, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

A Time Warner Cable service technician works on cable service from a van parked on the Upper West side of the Manhattan borough of New York City

New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All

“Dead skunks on the highway” are more popular than cable companies, so why not replace them with something better?

Aug 20, 2018 / Cities Rising / Teke Wiggin

Netanyahu Birthright

I’m One of the Young People Who Walked Off Birthright Israel This Summer I’m One of the Young People Who Walked Off Birthright Israel This Summer

Here’s why I chose to leave the trip.

Aug 20, 2018 / Bethany Zaiman

To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma

To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma

At Homeboy Industries, career, education, and mental-health services are creating a way out of poverty and violence.

Aug 20, 2018 / Video / Robert Greenwald

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