What Happens When Women Fight Back What Happens When Women Fight Back
A year after Donald Trump’s inauguration—and the Women’s March that eclipsed it—women are the best hope to save the country—as long as we stay out of our own way.
Jan 19, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Olympian Adam Rippon Stands Up to Mike Pence’s Homophobia Olympian Adam Rippon Stands Up to Mike Pence’s Homophobia
Joining the historic ranks of Olympic dissenters, the first openly gay US Winter Olympian has challenged the Oval Office.
Jan 19, 2018 / Dave Zirin
ICE Is Going After People Who Were Once Off-Limits ICE Is Going After People Who Were Once Off-Limits
Under Trump, nowhere is safe for undocumented immigrants—not in the shadows and not in the spotlight.
Jan 19, 2018 / Julianne Hing
Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader
Not everyone who emerged from the white-hot heat of the ’60s was able to survive. Paul Booth did much more than that.
Jan 19, 2018 / Si Kahn
What Farmworkers Can Teach Hollywood About Ending Sexual Harassment What Farmworkers Can Teach Hollywood About Ending Sexual Harassment
A proven model for creating a safer workplace exists in Florida’s tomato fields.
Jan 18, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann
How Trump Brought Feminism Back With a Vengeance How Trump Brought Feminism Back With a Vengeance
Katha Pollitt, plus Bob Dreyfuss on Russiagate and David Bromwich on Trump’s ruling passions.
Jan 18, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump
MLK Day wasn’t a day for syrupy tributes, as players connected King’s holiday to the current moment.
Jan 17, 2018 / Dave Zirin
A DACA Deal Is in the Works, With or Without Trump A DACA Deal Is in the Works, With or Without Trump
The framework of a bipartisan immigration deal exists, but passing it will not be easy.
Jan 17, 2018 / Julianne Hing
We Still Need to Pass the Dream Act. Take Action to Make It Happen We Still Need to Pass the Dream Act. Take Action to Make It Happen
You can also demand that your representatives fight for net neutrality and get started on a campaign to transition your community to 100 percent renewable energy.
Jan 16, 2018 / NationAction
Women’s Peace Groups in Vancouver Press for Korea Negotiations Women’s Peace Groups in Vancouver Press for Korea Negotiations
A US-proposed naval blockade “is not diplomacy,” they tell UN member states.
Jan 16, 2018 / Tim Shorrock