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Dreamers Fight Deportations

Dreamers Fight Deportations Dreamers Fight Deportations

While Washington debates a grand immigration resolution, some activists are putting their bodies on the line to free those in detention today.

Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Aura Bogado

Demanding Women

Demanding Women Demanding Women

After the 2012 elections, women in Washington have a long to-do list—and it doesn’t stop at reproductive rights.

Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Laura Flanders

Who Will Legalize Pot Next?

Who Will Legalize Pot Next? Who Will Legalize Pot Next?

After election day victories in Colorado and Washington, marijuana legalization activists are gearing up for more.

Jan 30, 2013 / Feature / Kristen Gwynne

In the War on Guns, Let’s Not Repeat History

In the War on Guns, Let’s Not Repeat History In the War on Guns, Let’s Not Repeat History

Democrats like Joe Biden were responsible for some of the worst laws behind mass incarceration. Whatever our response to gun violence, a new war on crime is not the answer.

Jan 30, 2013 / Inimai M. Chettiar

Libertarian Mugged by Reality

Libertarian Mugged by Reality Libertarian Mugged by Reality

Perhaps it’s time to revise the old saw that the ivory tower breeds liberals, and the “real world” makes them conservative.

Jan 30, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain

The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain

Does the national debate over immigration reform augur a more just sytem? Ask immigrants themselves. 

Jan 30, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Why Are Feminists So Angry?

Why Are Feminists So Angry? Why Are Feminists So Angry?

Jessica Valenti speaks to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast in Texas about anger, activism, and reproductive rights.

Jan 30, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

How to Raise a Progressive Kid in Alabama

How to Raise a Progressive Kid in Alabama How to Raise a Progressive Kid in Alabama

It takes effort—and often money.

Jan 30, 2013 / Blog / Nona Willis Aronowitz

One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women

One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women One Billion Rising Seeks an End to Violence Against Women

On February 14, One Billion Rising will bring women and men across the world together to demand an enduring end to violence against women. Find an event near you.

Jan 29, 2013 / Take Action / NationAction

The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform

The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform

Since House Republicans from gerrymandered districts need only worry about pandering to their hardcore base, real change probably won’t happen anytime soon.

Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

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