Activism

Anita Alvarez

Prosecutor Anita Alvarez May Pay a Price for Her Handling of Cops Who Kill Prosecutor Anita Alvarez May Pay a Price for Her Handling of Cops Who Kill

The Chicago prosecutor’s handling of police brutality has dogged a tough re-election campaign.

Mar 1, 2016 / Deborah L. Shelton

The First Senator to Endorse Donald Trump Is a Longtime Opponent of Civil Rights

The First Senator to Endorse Donald Trump Is a Longtime Opponent of Civil Rights The First Senator to Endorse Donald Trump Is a Longtime Opponent of Civil Rights

Alabama Republican Jeff Sessions has a lengthy history of making racist statements and falsely prosecuting black activists for voter fraud.

Feb 29, 2016 / Ari Berman

Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone

Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone

Planned Parenthood has been vindicated again and again. Demand that the witch hunt end.

Feb 26, 2016 / Take Action / NationAction

Ashley Williams interrupts Hillary

We Spoke to Ashley Williams, the Black Queer Organizer Who Interrupted Hillary Clinton We Spoke to Ashley Williams, the Black Queer Organizer Who Interrupted Hillary Clinton

Their thoughts on presidential politics, the Black Lives Matter movement, and what can be gleaned from movements of the past.

Feb 26, 2016 / Alex Lubben

NYC first lady Chirlane McCray

Art and the Burdens of History Art and the Burdens of History

A panel hosted by Chirlane McCray represented both the trouble with and triumph of Black History Month.

Feb 26, 2016 / Antwaun Sargent

One of the Most Recognized Artists in the World Writes on the Streets

One of the Most Recognized Artists in the World Writes on the Streets One of the Most Recognized Artists in the World Writes on the Streets

Meet Swoon.

Feb 25, 2016 / Editorial / Laura Flanders

HIV Mystery: Solved?

HIV Mystery: Solved? HIV Mystery: Solved?

A remarkable new therapy could finally stop the virus’s spread in the US. But first, it’s gotta work for the people most at risk.

Feb 25, 2016 / Feature / Tim Murphy

Congress Honors the Selma Marchers, but Won’t Restore the Voting Rights Act

Congress Honors the Selma Marchers, but Won’t Restore the Voting Rights Act Congress Honors the Selma Marchers, but Won’t Restore the Voting Rights Act

Veterans of the Selma movement are receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, but would rather see the Voting Rights Act fixed.

Feb 24, 2016 / Ari Berman

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016 The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016

The challenge for any Democratic candidate is to learn—and learn fast—that he or she must be the candidate of fundamental change, not the candidate of continuity.

Feb 23, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything

Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything

Speaking to tennis legend Martina Navratilova reminded me of the incredible impact her mere presence had on my life.

Feb 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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