Activism

Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win

Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win

Naomi Klein at Standing Rock, Rebecca Solnit on the power of protest, and Zack Exley on a Brand New Congress.

Dec 8, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Donald Trump Speaking

Take a Pledge to Defend the First Amendment From the Trump Administration Take a Pledge to Defend the First Amendment From the Trump Administration

The president-elect has been alarmingly hostile to the press and free-speech rights. 

Dec 7, 2016 / NationAction

Pat McCrory

North Carolina: A Case Study for Resistance in the Trump Era North Carolina: A Case Study for Resistance in the Trump Era

In forcing Pat McCrory out of office, we proved that we do not have to concede the battle in the South.

Dec 7, 2016 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Hillary Clinton supporters

We Are Donald Trump We Are Donald Trump

The election removed our self-deceptions—our blindfolds—and now we stand naked before ourselves.

Dec 6, 2016 / Khalil Gibran Muhammad

Steven Mnuchin

Trump’s Team of Faux Populists and Real Crony Capitalists Trump’s Team of Faux Populists and Real Crony Capitalists

For progressive Democrats, the challenge now is not just to fight Trump’s policies but also to listen to the people he is betraying.

Dec 6, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Free Spaces Can Help Us Fight Trumpism

Free Spaces Can Help Us Fight Trumpism Free Spaces Can Help Us Fight Trumpism

In free spaces citizens learn political skills, develop public confidence, and build civic relationships across race, class, faith, and partisanship. 

Dec 5, 2016 / Harry C. Boyte

Almost Half a Million People Are in Jail Awaiting Trial

Almost Half a Million People Are in Jail Awaiting Trial Almost Half a Million People Are in Jail Awaiting Trial

How the practice of bail is making us less safe.

Dec 5, 2016 / Brave New Films

Sanctuary City Immigration

4 Ways Cities and States Can Become Sanctuaries Now 4 Ways Cities and States Can Become Sanctuaries Now

From providing legal representation to investing in education, localities can help shield immigrants from Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.

Dec 5, 2016 / Daniel Altschuler and Peter L. Markowitz

Coach Popovich and Cornel West

Soul Men: Coach Pop and Cornel West Soul Men: Coach Pop and Cornel West

The Spurs coach and Harvard professor engaged with San Antonio youth about their potential to make change during this uncertain time.

Dec 5, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Indigenous Activists at Standing Rock Told a Deep, True Story

Indigenous Activists at Standing Rock Told a Deep, True Story Indigenous Activists at Standing Rock Told a Deep, True Story

And that’s why they won at least a temporary victory.

Dec 5, 2016 / Bill McKibben

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