Prison Labor on the ‘Kill Line’ Prison Labor on the ‘Kill Line’
Prisoners are being used to staff dangerous poultry-factory work—and are being injured, or worse.
Aug 23, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers
Aid programs fall short in a country where a third of families suffer “diaper need.”
Aug 22, 2018 / Bryce Covert
There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen
This fall, California will vote on an initiative that could reshape the state’s housing market.
Aug 22, 2018 / Brave New Films
The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA
Red Umbrella Hosting was founded by a sex worker to protect those like her from the fallout of pernicious legislation.
Aug 22, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar
Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen
You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.
Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction
Elizabeth Warren Could Make a Great Run for President as an Anti-Corruption Crusader Elizabeth Warren Could Make a Great Run for President as an Anti-Corruption Crusader
She’s got a plan to drain the swamp that is Donald Trump’s Washington. If she takes it on the campaign trail, that’s terrific.
Aug 21, 2018 / John Nichols
In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate
Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.
Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today
Prisoners are striking to end prison slavery, poor living conditions, and death by incarceration.
Aug 21, 2018 / Raven Rakia
Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship? Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?
Lenders discriminate against immigrants—and often, it’s perfectly legal.
Aug 20, 2018 / Susie Cagle
New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All
“Dead skunks on the highway” are more popular than cable companies, so why not replace them with something better?
Aug 20, 2018 / Teke Wiggin