The Fight Against Fracking The Fight Against Fracking
In small hamlets and tiny towns you’ve never heard of, grassroots activists are taking a stand in what could be the final showdown for Earth’s future.
Nov 19, 2012 / Ellen Cantarow
End the War on Drugs End the War on Drugs
A good place to start in ending the so-called war on drugs is to urge Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition.
Nov 16, 2012 / Take Action / NationAction
Marching Against the Death Penalty in Texas Marching Against the Death Penalty in Texas
For family members of death row prisoners, including those who have been executed, gatherings like the March for Abolition are a critical lifeline, and a link to a desperately need...
Nov 16, 2012 / Blog / Liliana Segura
Overturn Citizens United Overturn Citizens United
One thing the recent elections showed was that voters do not want corporate money to dominate our politics any more than they want corporations to dominate our lives.
Nov 16, 2012 / Take Action / NationAction
Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest
Dallas Walmart workers are walking back out on strike.
Nov 16, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Naomi Klein: Could Superstorm Sandy Create Space for Progressive Reform? Naomi Klein: Could Superstorm Sandy Create Space for Progressive Reform?
In the wake of the superstorm, we need to involve communities—not corporations—in reconstruction efforts.
Nov 15, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Justice for Savita Justice for Savita
Don't let abortion laws kill any more women.
Nov 15, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti
Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers
The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike.
Nov 15, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
No Grand Bargain No Grand Bargain
Please implore your representatives in Congress to reject the so-called "Grand Bargain."
Nov 14, 2012 / Take Action / NationAction
Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System
In the next four years—and beyond—progressives must create the political space for the president to represent the majority of Americans.
Nov 14, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen