Activism

Air America’s Fall Air America’s Fall

In the wake of Air America's sad demise, the rightwing blogs are predictably crowing.

Jan 22, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

VideoNation: Tony Kushner on LGBT Rights and Obama’s Agenda VideoNation: Tony Kushner on LGBT Rights and Obama’s Agenda

Leading gay rights activist Tony Kushner explains why Obama's first year signals a bright future for LGBT issues.

Jan 20, 2010 / Video / The Nation Video

The Dream Reborn The Dream Reborn

Markese Bryant (aka Doo Dat), born and raised in East Oakland, knows firsthand the effects of pollution and poverty in local communities of color. Now he's a leader in the movement...

Jan 19, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice

Olden Polynice played center in the NBA for 15 seasons. During that time, he distinguished himself as more than a hardnosed rebounder. He was the most visible Haitian athlete in th...

Jan 15, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Healthcare Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Healthcare

Here are some ways to cut costs and improve outcomes no matter what happens to healthcare reform in Washington.

Jan 14, 2010 / Editorial / The Nation

Helping Haiti Helping Haiti

The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the country struck Haiti yesterday, causing catastrophic destruction in the hemisphere's poorest nation.

Jan 13, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Terror in Uganda Terror in Uganda

Uganda is a country where homosexuality is already illegal, where violent attacks are common and where rape is used to 'cure' people of their sexual orientation. Now, a shocking ne...

Jan 12, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Diapers 101 Diapers 101

Did you know that diapers are not covered by public assistance programs like WIC or food stamps? And did you know that diaper companies do not make significant donations to shelter...

Jan 8, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

The Copenhagen Disaccord The Copenhagen Disaccord

Activists are figuring out what went wrong at the climate summit and what to do next.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Move Your Money Move Your Money

As national banks soak up bailout dollars, cut lending, and exploit overdraft fees, a number of Americans have decided to move their money to local banks.

Jan 5, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

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