Activism

Russian protest

Russia’s Massive Protests Reveal a Government Playing by Outdated Rules Russia’s Massive Protests Reveal a Government Playing by Outdated Rules

Though the protests are unlikely to threaten Putin’s power, they’ve revealed cracks in the status quo.

Jun 15, 2017 / Alec Luhn

REFUGEES LAND NAPLES

Burning Down the House Burning Down the House

Trump’s climate policy ignores our impending—and shared—global disaster.

Jun 15, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

President Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann

Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine

Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann was a man who spoke truth to power and expected others to do the same.

Jun 15, 2017 / Phyllis Bennis and Richard Falk

Golden State Warriors

Will the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White House? Will the Warriors Turn Down a Trip to the White House?

If any team would publicly and collectively decide not to make the White House visit, it would be these Warriors.

Jun 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin

E.P. Thompson’s Search for a New Popular Front

E.P. Thompson’s Search for a New Popular Front E.P. Thompson’s Search for a New Popular Front

Despite a lifetime of political disappointments, the historian never gave up on the prospects of a broad left-wing social movement.

Jun 14, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Stefan Collini

Mitch McConnell Judges

The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans

It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.

Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down

Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down Why Is Reproductive Justice Vital in This Political Moment? A New Book Breaks It Down

Loretta Ross is one of the mothers of the reproductive-justice movement. Now she and historian Rickie Solinger have a new book out seeking to introduce the concept to new audi...

Jun 13, 2017 / Dani McClain

Donté Stallworth

NFL Veteran Donté Stallworth Explains the World NFL Veteran Donté Stallworth Explains the World

Talking nuclear war and football with the former wide receiver.

Jun 13, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Daring to Dream in the Age of Trump

Daring to Dream in the Age of Trump Daring to Dream in the Age of Trump

Resistance is necessary, but it’s not enough to win the world we need.

Jun 13, 2017 / Feature / Naomi Klein

clean energy reovlution

Even Republican Mayors Are Rejecting Trump’s Energy Policies Even Republican Mayors Are Rejecting Trump’s Energy Policies

From Aspen to Abita Springs, cities are committing to running on 100 percent renewable energy.

Jun 12, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias

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