Activism

Who’s Afraid of Gardasil? Who’s Afraid of Gardasil?

A medical breakthrough has provoked opposition from conservatives, consumer advocates and antivaccine groups.

Mar 8, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert

Conscience and the War Conscience and the War

After four years of war, complete withdrawal from Iraq is the only way to redeem our nation for the death and destruction it has imposed.

Mar 8, 2007 / Stephen F. Cohen

Subprime Mortgage Blues Subprime Mortgage Blues

As the housing market flattens, the poor pay the price for the greed and stupidity of the real estate and banking bigwigs.

Mar 5, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Obama’s Impressive Youthroots Obama’s Impressive Youthroots

Barack Obama's youthful supporters are using Facebook and other social networking web tools to spark a movement that could make a real difference.

Feb 15, 2007 / Feature / Sam Graham-Felsen

Out of the Closet and Onto the Court Out of the Closet and Onto the Court

Former NBA player John Amaechi's admission that he is gay exposed the league's compassion and bigotry.

Feb 15, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin

Out of Africa Out of Africa

The World Social Forum marched into Nairobi full of conflict, action and ideas.

Feb 15, 2007 / Feature / Alisa Solomon

American Dream, Downsized American Dream, Downsized

In the world's increasingly crowded cities, personal space is shrinking--and so are options for personal happiness.

Feb 6, 2007 / Feature / Andrew Lam

Workers, Not Guests Workers, Not Guests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using immigration control measures to retaliate against undocumented workers who stand up for their rights.

Feb 6, 2007 / David Bacon

Living-Wage Victory in LA Living-Wage Victory in LA

Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.

Feb 5, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier

Surge for Peace Surge for Peace

Thanks to the efforts of the peace movement and a significant shift in public opinion, we can stop this war. But it's not going to be easy.

Feb 2, 2007 / Liza Featherstone

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