How Israel Uses Water to Control Palestinian Life How Israel Uses Water to Control Palestinian Life
The relentless scarcity is purposeful and integral to Israel’s strategy of “demographic balance.”
Jul 24, 2015 / Charlotte Silver
How Did ‘Driving While Black’ Turn Deadly for Sandra Bland? How Did ‘Driving While Black’ Turn Deadly for Sandra Bland?
Bland didn’t bow or scrape to an aggressive police officer.
Jul 23, 2015 / Dani McClain
July 23, 1967: Detroit Riots July 23, 1967: Detroit Riots
“The lessons were staggering, and the human suffering enormous, but perhaps the greatest blow of all was the death of a dream that Detroit was different.”
Jul 23, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner
Bernie Sanders Blew a Huge Opportunity at Netroots Nation Bernie Sanders Blew a Huge Opportunity at Netroots Nation
He still has a chance to convince voters of color that he cares deeply about racial justice—but time is running out.
Jul 22, 2015 / Joe Dinkin
The Scariest Thing About Donald Trump Is That All the GOP Candidates Agree With Him The Scariest Thing About Donald Trump Is That All the GOP Candidates Agree With Him
When it comes to immigration, Trump is an avatar for the Republican Party’s xenophobia.
Jul 22, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
New York Fast-Food Workers Win Their Fight for $15 New York Fast-Food Workers Win Their Fight for $15
A landmark executive move will serve the state’s fast-food workers some long-overdue justice.
Jul 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Why the Black Lives Matter Protest at Netroots Nation Was Long Overdue Why the Black Lives Matter Protest at Netroots Nation Was Long Overdue
It's time Democratic candidates offer voters a meaningful plan for tackling systemic racism.
Jul 21, 2015 / Dani McClain
In Indiana, Employers Can Fire Workers for Being Gay or Trans—and They Do, All the Time In Indiana, Employers Can Fire Workers for Being Gay or Trans—and They Do, All the Time
LGBT Americans now have the freedom to marry—but what about freedom from discrimination at work? That’ll take a new movement.
Jul 21, 2015 / Investigation / Tim Murphy
Elizabeth Warren Just Issued a Major Challenge to All Presidential Contenders Elizabeth Warren Just Issued a Major Challenge to All Presidential Contenders
Warren urges the candidates (read: Hillary Clinton) to push for legislation that would curb Wall Street’s influence in politics.
Jul 17, 2015 / George Zornick
Cabbies Are Driving the Opposition to China’s Ridesharing Revolution Cabbies Are Driving the Opposition to China’s Ridesharing Revolution
Taxi drivers are striking back to defend their right to a fair living.
Jul 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen