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This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice

This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice

Initiative 1631 would put a carbon fee on big polluters, using the revenue to invest in clean energy and protections for workers in fossil-fuel industries.

Jul 20, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Meet the Community Scientists Shaping the New Environmental Resistance

Meet the Community Scientists Shaping the New Environmental Resistance Meet the Community Scientists Shaping the New Environmental Resistance

The fight for data democracy in Trump’s America is revolutionizing the way communities and scientists build inclusive and wide-reaching coalitions.

Jul 19, 2018 / Emmalina Glinskis

Trump blimp in London

Trump Baby Over London Trump Baby Over London

“A giant orange balloon of Mr. Trump depicted as a pouting baby in a diaper and holding a smartphone took flight in London earlier in the day.”—The New York Times As pointed as the…

Jul 19, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the August 13-20, 2018, Issue Letters From the August 13-20, 2018, Issue

Reader interventions… Giant step…

Jul 19, 2018 / Our Readers

Can a New Left Movement Shift Israeli Politics?

Can a New Left Movement Shift Israeli Politics? Can a New Left Movement Shift Israeli Politics?

Standing Together is uniting Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in a shared struggle for economic and political justice. 

Jul 18, 2018 / Hannah Pollin-Galay

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself? Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

In his new book, the philosopher argues that political theory has obscured the history of racism in liberal societies.

Jul 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Lebron

Representatives from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and the Student/Farmworker Alliance point toward the office of Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Partners.

Demand That Wendy’s Support Farmworkers’ Rights Demand That Wendy’s Support Farmworkers’ Rights

You can also find out the next steps in the fight to end family separation and attend events to save net neutrality.

Jul 17, 2018 / NationAction

Marriage Equality

Martin Duberman in Conversation Martin Duberman in Conversation

The eminent gay historian calls for a new queer radicalism.

Jul 17, 2018 / Christopher Phelps

France wins the World Cup

World Cup Wrap-Up: Deconstructing Les Bleus World Cup Wrap-Up: Deconstructing Les Bleus

Shireen Ahmed joins the show to talk about the French soccer team, xenophobia, racism, and the World Cup.

Jul 16, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future?

Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future? Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future?

For decades, majorities of white women have voted with the GOP, but some are hoping to cross boundaries—and change politics.

Jul 16, 2018 / Julie Kohler

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