The “Troublemakers” of the Labor Movement Gather in Chicago The “Troublemakers” of the Labor Movement Gather in Chicago
The Labor Notes conference explodes, with growing ranks of unionists, new organizers taking on goliaths like Amazon and Starbucks, and veterans invigorated by reform victories.
Apr 24, 2024 / Ella Fanger
As Atrocities Unfold, Those Documenting Rights Violations Are Getting Laid Off As Atrocities Unfold, Those Documenting Rights Violations Are Getting Laid Off
Human Rights Watch just let go of 39 staffers. Workers are demanding executives take pay cuts instead
Apr 24, 2024 / Saliha Bayrak
The Use of “Attention Capture” Technologies in Our Classrooms Has Created a Crisis The Use of “Attention Capture” Technologies in Our Classrooms Has Created a Crisis
We have a choice: We can allow Big Tech to solve the problem with invasive brain technology. Or we can let educators teach students how to pay attention.
Apr 22, 2024 / Jac Mullen
This Earth Day, It’s Time to Make Polluters Pay This Earth Day, It’s Time to Make Polluters Pay
The costs of climate change are falling on those least responsible. This year, we must ask our elected officials for more than just flimsy commitments to sustainability.
Apr 22, 2024 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
25 Years After the Columbine Massacre, Is There Any Hope to End America’s Epidemic of Gun Violence? 25 Years After the Columbine Massacre, Is There Any Hope to End America’s Epidemic of Gun Violence?
With the National Rifle Association now weaker than it has been in decades, progress is possible—if politicians are willing to seize the time.
Apr 19, 2024 / Peter Dreier
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University
Hundreds of peaceful protesters began occupying the campus on Wednesday to demand that the university divest from Israel. The next day, the school sent in the NYPD to arrest them....
Apr 19, 2024 / StudentNation / Lara-Nour Walton
A Protest in Berkeley Escalated Into Antisemitism A Protest in Berkeley Escalated Into Antisemitism
Left Coast / April 19, 2024 A Protest in Berkeley Escalated Into Antisemitism Students have every right to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza. But doing so at the home of a Jewis…
Apr 19, 2024 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
What the Cass Review Means for Trans Kids in Britain—and Beyond What the Cass Review Means for Trans Kids in Britain—and Beyond
A new review of gender-affirming healthcare in England could change the way gender-questioning children and young everywhere people receive care.
Apr 19, 2024 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata
The Cop City Defendants Are Done Being Silent The Cop City Defendants Are Done Being Silent
Sixty-one people are facing RICO charges from the state of Georgia for their activism. Here’s what some of them have to say about their case.
Apr 18, 2024 / Oliver Haug