The Left

The 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C.

What the Hand-Wringing Over a “Backlash” to Feminism Gets Wrong What the Hand-Wringing Over a “Backlash” to Feminism Gets Wrong

Yes, we’re facing new opposition after a wave of progress. But we can’t afford—and don’t deserve—despair.

Jun 23, 2022 / Joan Walsh

A woman in a gray T-shirt and black jeans stands in a white room with pillars.

Why the Left Should Pay Attention to Ana María Archila Why the Left Should Pay Attention to Ana María Archila

The activist’s record at Make the Road New York, one of the most effective immigrant rights groups, has earned her run for New York lieutenant governor a close look.

Jun 23, 2022 / D.D. Guttenplan

People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police

People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police People Who Have Abortions vs. the Police

It’s time to pick a side.

Jun 23, 2022 / Renee Bracey Sherman

María Archila

The Fierce Hope of Ana María Archila The Fierce Hope of Ana María Archila

The Brooklyn-based organizer is running for New York lieutenant governor, but is the left ready to compete statewide?

Jun 23, 2022 / Feature / Liza Featherstone

A group of people in T shirts pose for a photo.

Labor’s Coachella Labor’s Coachella

The 2022 Labor Notes Conference gathered thousands of unionists in Chicago, uniting worker-led reform movements.

Jun 22, 2022 / Rand Wilson

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Brace Yourself for a New Surge of Republican Homophobia Brace Yourself for a New Surge of Republican Homophobia

Despite gestures at moderation, the party’s anti-LGBTQ bigotry has returned to the fore.

Jun 21, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Reverend Barber speaking in front of signs

Why the Poor People’s Campaign 2022 Matters Why the Poor People’s Campaign 2022 Matters

On the nonviolent struggle to end poverty, racism, militarism and planetary crisis.

Jun 21, 2022 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Georgia Voting Midterms 2022

Young People in Georgia Can Change Our Future Young People in Georgia Can Change Our Future

We can’t sit out of the 2022 elections. That’s why we formed the state chapter of Voters of Tomorrow for Georgia.

Jun 13, 2022 / StudentNation / Ashleigh‌ ‌Ewald‌, Vikas Nagarajan, and Mark Putman

BIPOC? ¡Basta!

BIPOC? ¡Basta! BIPOC? ¡Basta!

Time to blow the final whistle on the oppression Olympics.

Jun 9, 2022 / Bill Fletcher Jr. and Bill Gallegos

Rachel Keke with Monoprix workers at a picket line

Can a United Left Win in Macron’s France? Can a United Left Win in Macron’s France?

France’s left unity coalition is poised to send a crop of activists into the National Assembly, though critics say it could be even more representative of its diverse base.

Jun 9, 2022 / Cole Stangler

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