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 / Sarah Aziza
I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship? I’m a Marxist-Feminist Slut—How Do I Find an Open Relationship?
Another reader asks how to handle a trash-talking comrade in a tight-knit activist community.
Sep 8, 2017 / Liza Featherstone
What I Learned From Trying To Make My Campus a Sanctuary What I Learned From Trying To Make My Campus a Sanctuary
While dozens of colleges have in fact become sanctuaries as a matter of policy, there has been hesitation on the part of public institutions which receive funding at the city, stat...
Sep 6, 2017 / StudentNation / David Pastor
Natural Disasters Call for Good Governance, Not Charity Natural Disasters Call for Good Governance, Not Charity
Trump promised to donate $1 million to Harvey relief efforts—while dismantling the government we all rely on.
Sep 6, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable
The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.
Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin