They’re Not Just Coming for DEI. They’re Coming for Democracy. They’re Not Just Coming for DEI. They’re Coming for Democracy.
Destroying DEI has a clear motive: to stop Americans from seeking common cause.
Aug 19, 2025 / Stacey Abrams
Is Trump’s DC Military Deployment the Start of a Slow-Motion Civil War? Is Trump’s DC Military Deployment the Start of a Slow-Motion Civil War?
Anything is possible in the coming days and weeks, but it’s difficult not to feel like we are veering toward escalating violence.
Aug 18, 2025 / Joan Walsh
On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance
At a moment when large-scale resistance can feel futile, there are other ways to oppose, engage, and fight back.
Aug 18, 2025 / Column / Elie Mystal
MAGA Conservatives Are Terrified of the Future MAGA Conservatives Are Terrified of the Future
Trump and his followers don’t just want to halt progress. They want to turn back the clock.
Aug 18, 2025 / Column / Chris Lehmann
As Federal Support Wanes, States Must Reinvest in Higher Education As Federal Support Wanes, States Must Reinvest in Higher Education
Our education system faces a crisis of affordability and access only amplified by the passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill and Trump’s attempted cuts. States need to step up.
Aug 18, 2025 / StudentNation / Abhinandan Gaba
Pete Hegseth Is Creating a Patriarchal Pentagon to Fight Domestic Foes Pete Hegseth Is Creating a Patriarchal Pentagon to Fight Domestic Foes
The defense secretary fervently supports a theocratic church that preaches female submission.
Aug 15, 2025 / Jeet Heer
“It’s Homeland or Death”: The Separatist Movement Roiling the Indian World “It’s Homeland or Death”: The Separatist Movement Roiling the Indian World
Indian Sikhs across the globe want to form an independent breakaway state called Khalistan. The Indian government wants to crush them by any means necessary.
Aug 15, 2025 / Nevin Kallepalli
“This Is a Hunting of People”: LA Protesters Turn Out to Resist ICE “This Is a Hunting of People”: LA Protesters Turn Out to Resist ICE
Hundreds of Angelenos took to the streets Tuesday to show support for their neighbors and coworkers who are being targeted during ICE’s raids.
Aug 15, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Gaza Solidarity Graffiti Gaza Solidarity Graffiti
Barcelona, Spain, 2025.
Aug 14, 2025 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo