Society

Emma Gonzalez takes moment of silence at March for Our Lives

Why the Right Mocks the Parkland Survivors Why the Right Mocks the Parkland Survivors

The attacks on the Florida teens are designed to humiliate, threaten, and dehumanize.

Apr 5, 2018 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Russian Missile System

Why the New Cold War Is So Dangerous Why the New Cold War Is So Dangerous

It increases the chances for a catastrophic war and could damage progressive hopes both here and in Russia.

Apr 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Putin Annual Address

A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel

Plus: Mark Hertsgaard on cell-phone safety, and Stephanie Schriock on Emily’s List.

Apr 5, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Teachers and supporters of increased education funding pack the first and second floors of the state Capitol during the second day of a walkout by Oklahoma teachers.

Show Your Support for Teachers Striking in Oklahoma Show Your Support for Teachers Striking in Oklahoma

You can also attend a town hall to end gun violence and ask small businesses near you to publicly support net neutrality.

Apr 4, 2018 / NationAction

A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin

A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin

A key election result suggests that the gun lobby’s influence may be waning in critical swing states.

Apr 4, 2018 / John Nichols

Russia People

Russophobia in the New Cold War Russophobia in the New Cold War

Several factors make this US-Russian Cold War more dangerous than its predecessor—is “Russo-madness” one of them?

Apr 4, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Salman Acquittal Pulse

Why the Acquittal of Noor Salman May Be a Turning Point in the ‘War on Terror’ Why the Acquittal of Noor Salman May Be a Turning Point in the ‘War on Terror’

Finally, acquittal in a terrorism case is not considered a failure of the criminal-justice system.

Apr 4, 2018 / Karen J. Greenberg

MLK at Peace Rally

Dr. King Knew That Labor Rights Are Human Rights Dr. King Knew That Labor Rights Are Human Rights

The civil-rights leader was proud to rally with public workers and to connect their struggle with the struggle for a fair and equitable economy.

Apr 3, 2018 / John Nichols

Minor League Baseball

Why Minor-League Baseball Needs to Organize Why Minor-League Baseball Needs to Organize

Bill Fletcher joins the show to talk minor-league baseball and the issues its players face.

Apr 3, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Naloxone container

The Formerly Incarcerated Are Becoming Opioid-Overdose First Responders The Formerly Incarcerated Are Becoming Opioid-Overdose First Responders

By putting naloxone into the hands of people just released from state prisons, New York hopes to curb this terrible crisis.

Apr 3, 2018 / Michelle Chen

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