Social Justice

Seoungju residents protest THAAD Missile Defense System

In South Korea, Women Are Leading the Resistance to US-Backed Militarization In South Korea, Women Are Leading the Resistance to US-Backed Militarization

Tired of their country’s deference to the US, they’re taking matters of security into their own hands.

Feb 10, 2017 / Christine Ahn

Girls and Soldier Conflict Over Soccer

Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government Open Letter to NFL Players Traveling to Israel on a Trip Organized by Netanyahu’s Government

“Palestinians have for decades been fighting policies similar to the ones people are protesting in cities across the United States.”

Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House Super Bowl Winners Like Martellus Bennett Are Refusing to Go to the White House

Four Patriots players have declined Trump’s invitation—so far. 

Feb 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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Letters From the February 27, 2017, Issue Letters From the February 27, 2017, Issue

The power of the peacemakers… Language matters… Christianity, facing left… Logic for puzzling times…

Feb 9, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers and Eric Alterman

The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter

The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter

Wesley Lowery’s new book charts the origins of a movement

Feb 9, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Nathalie Baptiste

Congressional Progessive Caucus

It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game

The CPC must move from being the conscience of the Democratic caucus to being its captain, from defining the alternative to defining the agenda.

Feb 8, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The Final Shaming of Mitch McConnell The Final Shaming of Mitch McConnell

When he silenced Elizabeth Warren for criticizing Jeff Sessions, the majority leader disgraced himself and the “Party of Lincoln.”

Feb 8, 2017 / Audio / John Nichols

West Coast Politicians Are Fighting Back Against Donald Trump

West Coast Politicians Are Fighting Back Against Donald Trump West Coast Politicians Are Fighting Back Against Donald Trump

This could become the largest resistance movement to federal policy in more than a century.

Feb 8, 2017 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

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Andy Puzder Is an Indefensible Nominee Who Can and Must Be Stopped Andy Puzder Is an Indefensible Nominee Who Can and Must Be Stopped

Labor groups are turning up the volume on Trump’s vulnerable pick for secretary of labor.

Feb 6, 2017 / John Nichols

Your Guide to the Sprawling New Anti-Trump Resistance Movement

Your Guide to the Sprawling New Anti-Trump Resistance Movement Your Guide to the Sprawling New Anti-Trump Resistance Movement

An explosion of new activism offers a ray of hope in these dark political times. 

Feb 6, 2017 / Feature / Joshua Holland

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