Activism

Miss America Protest New Jersey 1968

How ‘No More Miss America’ Announced a Feminist Upheaval How ‘No More Miss America’ Announced a Feminist Upheaval

A bold and irreverent protest 50 years ago put a renewed women’s liberation movement on the public map—and offers important lessons for today’s resistance.

Sep 7, 2018 / Laura Tanenbaum and Mark Engler

Towards a new past : dissenting essays in American history

Remembering Jesse Lemisch, Radical Historian Remembering Jesse Lemisch, Radical Historian

Jesse helped to pioneer history from below, which erupted in late 1960s and early 1970s as various social movements demanded power.

Sep 6, 2018 / Marcus Rediker

Bayou Bridge Pipeline

The Fight to Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline Continues—in the Bayous of Louisiana The Fight to Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline Continues—in the Bayous of Louisiana

Time is running out for the Louisiana water protectors, but they’re not giving up.

Sep 6, 2018 / Anya Kamenetz

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 / Podcast / 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 / 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 / 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

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