The Progressives in the Democratic Party Keep Marching Forward The Progressives in the Democratic Party Keep Marching Forward
Savvy Democrats and progressives must focus on driving a bold new agenda and winning in 2018 and 2020.
Sep 12, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Black Lives Matter Is Changing British Universities How Black Lives Matter Is Changing British Universities
The movement has stimulated a renewed anti-racist consciousness and provided an alternative politics.
Sep 12, 2017 / Sadhvi Dar
Brooklyn Is America’s Next Shot at Electing a Progressive Prosecutor Brooklyn Is America’s Next Shot at Electing a Progressive Prosecutor
Reform comes first and foremost in the Democratic primary.
Sep 11, 2017 / Jake Bittle
Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia
And our communities are facing hate violence at levels that rival the aftermath of 9/11 as a consequence.
Sep 11, 2017 / Suman Raghunathan
Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967 Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967
Martínez penned it after leaving her job at The Nation to work for SNCC.
Sep 11, 2017 / Tony Platt and Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez
Meet the Activists Running for Office in Moscow Meet the Activists Running for Office in Moscow
Despite Putin’s grip on power, more than a thousand independent or opposition candidates will compete in Moscow’s municipal elections on September 10.
Sep 8, 2017 / Alyona Minkovski
We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers
Distinctions about who is more “deserving” or “patriotic” are invidious—all migrants are rights-bearing human beings.
Sep 8, 2017 / Sujatha Fernandes
How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist
The Hope CommUnity Center told Eli that she had a voice and that her voice needed to be heard rather than stifled by fear.
Sep 8, 2017 / StudentNation / Zach Daniels
Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech Why Berkeley’s Battle Against White Supremacy Is Not About Free Speech
The alt-right’s First Amendment narratives just give cover to campaigns of intimidation.
Sep 8, 2017 / Meleiza Figueroa and David Palumbo-Liu
Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official Meet the Socialist Who Hopes to Become New York’s First Arab-American Elected Official
Khader El-Yateem has ignited a diverse progressive base. Can he win over everyone else?
Sep 8, 2017 / Cities Rising / Sarah Aziza