Activism

Student “ICE Out” protests at UCLA in January 2026.

How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students? How Can Universities Protect Their Immigrant Students?

With federal cuts and heightened fear on campus, first-generation students at schools like UCLA are asking their institutions to defend and expand their right to education.

Mar 23, 2026 / StudentNation / Lucy Wong Ryniejski

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War and the Wealthy War and the Wealthy

Reflections on this moment and ways to take action.

Mar 20, 2026 / Michael Gast

Cesar Chavez speaks at a 1988 rally in McFarland, California.

What We Must Learn From the Revelations About Cesar Chavez What We Must Learn From the Revelations About Cesar Chavez

The sexual predations of the late labor leader follow a depressingly familiar pattern in left organizing circles.

Mar 19, 2026 / Mel Buer

A BP company logo sits on display on the forecourt of a gas station.

The Silencing Power of Big Oil’s Climate Lies The Silencing Power of Big Oil’s Climate Lies

A new report suggests that the majority of people think new economic rules are required to curb climate change. The issue is that those majorities think they are a minority.

Mar 19, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard

President Donald Trump speaks to the press in October after signing an executive order to allow construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska.

Trump’s Plan for “Energy Dominance” in Alaska Is a Pipe Dream Trump’s Plan for “Energy Dominance” in Alaska Is a Pipe Dream

A natural gas pipeline has been proposed once again in the 49th state, but advocates and critics alike are skeptical.

Mar 19, 2026 / StudentNation / Raphaela Gold

Dolores Huerta in her office in Bakersfield, California, on July 21, 2025.

Dolores Huerta: “My Silence Ends Here” Dolores Huerta: “My Silence Ends Here”

The labor movement icon speaks out after revealing that she was sexually assaulted by Cesar Chavez.

Mar 18, 2026 / Dolores Huerta

Protesters gather outside of Citi Field to object to the Mets' partnership with Citibank.

Why Climate Activists Are Protesting Their Favorite Sports Teams Why Climate Activists Are Protesting Their Favorite Sports Teams

Climate change is rendering the future of many sports more dangerous or impossible. But many teams are still taking fossil fuel dollars.

Mar 17, 2026 / Alexandra Tey

Russ Feingold’s New Mission: Preserving Nature to Save the Planet

Russ Feingold’s New Mission: Preserving Nature to Save the Planet Russ Feingold’s New Mission: Preserving Nature to Save the Planet

The former senator has given up campaigning for office to campaign for the natural world.

Mar 17, 2026 / Feature / John Nichols

Anti-war demonstrators gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC, to protest the US and Israeli bombardment of Iran on February 28, 2026.

Why Is There No Anti-War Movement? Why Is There No Anti-War Movement?

Exploring what might help us move to start building one.

Mar 16, 2026 / Eric Blanc

Posters supporting the Prairieland Defendants outside the courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas.

Trump Wants to Criminalize Dissent. This Texas Case Could Help Him Do It. Trump Wants to Criminalize Dissent. This Texas Case Could Help Him Do It.

The Prairieland Defendants are on trial in a case that could set a chilling precedent for the right to protest in the United States.

Mar 12, 2026 / Sara Van Horn

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