Social Justice

An Anti-Poverty Thanksgiving An Anti-Poverty Thanksgiving

What some leaders in the fight against poverty are thinking about this Thanksgiving.

Nov 21, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Josh Eidelson: The True Power of Walmart Workers Josh Eidelson: The True Power of Walmart Workers

A historic, nation-wide strike on the megastore’s most profitable day could have a “permanent impact” on the Walmart brand. 

Nov 20, 2012 / Press Room

Rinku Sen: ‘We Are the Majority and We Demand Justice’

Rinku Sen: ‘We Are the Majority and We Demand Justice’ Rinku Sen: ‘We Are the Majority and We Demand Justice’

As we saw in this election, people of color can no longer be called "minorities." It's time to seize that power in the fight for true equality.

Nov 19, 2012 / Rinku Sen

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Dallas Walmart workers are walking back out on strike.

Nov 16, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Justice for Savita

Justice for Savita Justice for Savita

Don't let abortion laws kill any more women. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Beyond Ballots: When Communities Are the Real Candidates Beyond Ballots: When Communities Are the Real Candidates

One week after Obama’s re-election, the work of social and economic justice movements is as clear as ever. 

Nov 13, 2012 / Aura Bogado, Noni M. Grant, and Voting Rights Watch

Alleging a New Wave of Retaliation, Walmart Warehouse Workers Will Strike a Day Early Alleging a New Wave of Retaliation, Walmart Warehouse Workers Will Strike a Day Early

Thursday, warehouse workers will launch a one-day walk-out which could spread further, including to Walmart stores.

Nov 13, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

How to Build a Grassroots Power Base

How to Build a Grassroots Power Base How to Build a Grassroots Power Base

Social movements must bring the creative energy of protest culture to electoral campaigns.

Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / Norman Solomon

What Would Jesus Do? What Would Jesus Do?

Christ wouldn't like the craven and callous policies presented by the GOP.

Nov 6, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

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