Trumpism Poses the Most Dire Threat to Academic Freedom in Recent Memory Trumpism Poses the Most Dire Threat to Academic Freedom in Recent Memory
A shadowy new Professor Watchlist has revived the McCarthyite hysteria of the 1950s. We must fight back.
Dec 13, 2016 / Erik Loomis
Tell the Senate to Block Trump’s Cabinet of Hate and Wall Street Greed Tell the Senate to Block Trump’s Cabinet of Hate and Wall Street Greed
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments have been horrifying.
Dec 13, 2016 / NationAction
How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance
Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.
Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Columbia’s Graduate Student Union Is a Nationwide First Columbia’s Graduate Student Union Is a Nationwide First
Columbia’s graduate students have just become the first in over a decade to win a union at a private university through an NLRB election process.
Dec 12, 2016 / Michelle Chen
This Is How We Can Tackle Climate Change, Even With a Denier in Chief This Is How We Can Tackle Climate Change, Even With a Denier in Chief
Cities and states can step up their efforts to tackle global warming—with or without federal leadership.
Dec 12, 2016 / Laurie Mazur
Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump
The past eight years have proven that pressure from ordinary people can counterbalance elite interests.
Dec 12, 2016 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
It’s Time for President Obama to Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier It’s Time for President Obama to Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier
Ten months after filing a petition with the president, renowned lawyers wait—and hope—for Obama to act.
Dec 9, 2016 / Martin Garbus
Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline
Opponents of the Trans-Pecos Pipeline are finding hope in their last resort.
Dec 9, 2016 / Sasha von Oldershausen
5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump 5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump
We must know what we want, not just what we’re against.
Dec 9, 2016 / Stephen Lerner and Maurice Weeks
Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA
The nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to direct environmental policy means fossil-fuel interests will have their man in Washington.
Dec 8, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter