Activism

Kentucky teachers protest inside Capitol builing

We’re at a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Moment We’re at a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Moment

Randi Weingarten on unions and politics, Mark Hertsgaard on climate, and David Cole on Kavanaugh.

Sep 6, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Rahm Emanuel Will Be Remembered as Chicago’s ‘Murder Mayor’

Rahm Emanuel Will Be Remembered as Chicago’s ‘Murder Mayor’ Rahm Emanuel Will Be Remembered as Chicago’s ‘Murder Mayor’

The outgoing mayor's legacy will be defined by austerity, privatization, displacement, gun violence, and police brutality.

Sep 5, 2018 / Miles Kampf-Lassin

Kicking ICE Out of the Courthouses

Kicking ICE Out of the Courthouses Kicking ICE Out of the Courthouses

When immigrants can’t seek justice for fear of deportation, the system is broken.

Sep 5, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Democrats Find Their Spine at the Kavanaugh Hearings—but Will It Last?

Democrats Find Their Spine at the Kavanaugh Hearings—but Will It Last? Democrats Find Their Spine at the Kavanaugh Hearings—but Will It Last?

With savvy protesters also disrupting proceedings, the GOP plot to fast-track his confirmation could run into real trouble.

Sep 4, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Colin Kaepernick Nike Ad

On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded? On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded?

Colin Kaepernick is now the face of Nike, which raises questions we should not be afraid to ask.

Sep 4, 2018 / Editorial / Dave Zirin

A demonstrator protests in front of the Supreme Court as President Donald Trump announces Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his Supreme Court nominee.

We Need Everyone to Take Action to Keep Brett Kavanaugh Off the Supreme Court We Need Everyone to Take Action to Keep Brett Kavanaugh Off the Supreme Court

Call your senators, contact constituents in key states, and join a protest.

Sep 4, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Gillum Thumbs Up

Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline

His Florida primary win is a tribute to the infrastructure the movement has built.

Sep 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Jasic strike rally Pingshan

China’s Workers Aren’t Fighting a Trade War—They’re Fighting a Labor War China’s Workers Aren’t Fighting a Trade War—They’re Fighting a Labor War

Bellicose pronouncements from Washington and crackdowns from Beijing aren’t stifling China’s labor movement. 

Sep 4, 2018 / Michelle Chen

janus protest supreme court

The 3 Worst Labor Stories of 2018 The 3 Worst Labor Stories of 2018

And three reasons to not give up hope.

Sep 3, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar

I Want to Go to a College That Punishes for Rape

I Want to Go to a College That Punishes for Rape I Want to Go to a College That Punishes for Rape

It’s the little things that matter.

Aug 31, 2018 / OppArt / Liza Donnelly

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