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Resisting the Wall Industry, From Mexico to Palestine
The institutions responsible for harming people operate across borders far more than most people realize, yet many groups are joining forces to gain strength.
How Do We Teach 鈥淭o Kill a Mockingbird鈥� and Honestly Confront Racism?
Harper Lee鈥檚 novel is the closest thing America鈥檚 had to required reading. But the book鈥檚 failings in confronting racism are more apparent than ever to White educators鈥攁nd Black ones wonder what took so long.
As Fathers, We Must Commit to Dismantling the Patriarchy
White men, many of us fathers, have viciously held on to power but neglected to use it to make things better for other parents and children.
8 Essential Steps to Radically Transform Our Economy
An economic system that serves everyone and the planet is necessary for our survival. Here are some guiding principles to get us there.
In My Country, a Third Dictator Will Fall鈥擶ith Your Help
In Sudan, pro-democracy protestors brought down two violent regimes over the past three months. On June 30, they hope to bring down a third.
The Debates Were a Mess鈥攂ut Big Progressive Ideas Were on Stage
A clear and shared vision among Democrats is the only way to compete against 鈥淢ake America Great Again.鈥�
For Democratic Candidates, Abortion Rights Is Now a Mandatory Topic
There are only a few men who seem not to have gotten the memo. Unfortunately for us, they鈥檙e the men at the top of the Democratic field.
Can Your Burger Really Save the Planet?
Choosing a veggie burger won鈥檛 stop climate disaster, but here鈥檚 why you should do it anyway.
Taxing the Rich Starts With Knowing Who They Are
Not all the rich are created equal, and it will take different policy approaches to redistribute some of their wealth.
On Reparations, the Question Isn鈥檛 If, but When and How
The House subcommittee hearing held on Juneteenth is the result of centuries of work.
Pulse Wasn鈥檛 About Me. But Covering It Changed Me
As one of the few out queer journalists covering the tragedy on the ground, I learned that my identity served my work, not hindered it.
Police Are Still Killing Unarmed Black People
The Hands Up Act could do something about it.
鈥淲hen They See Us鈥� Is Triggering. That鈥檚 Why You Should Watch It
Ava DuVernay鈥檚 Netflix miniseries pulls back the layers of a corrupt, barbaric system that devalues Black and Brown lives.
Fifty Years After Stonewall, the Real Fight for LBGTQ Rights Is Local
As legislation has languished in Congress, many cities and states are moving forward with their own non-discrimination bills.
Amazon Refuses to Act on Climate Change. So We Employees Are Speaking Out
We know from labor history that when workers want change, they shouldn鈥檛 just wait for company leadership to act.
What Sort of President Can Most Advance Progressive Causes?
Maybe not the one you think: When all you do is pitch to your base, it turns out no one else has much to gain by playing ball with you.
When Does a Person of Color Get to Be an Expat?
Around the world, the term is often synonymous with White people from affluent countries.
With Abortion, We鈥檙e More Than Empowered Warriors or Fragile Survivors
Celebrating only 鈥渟trong鈥� women and nonbinary people doesn鈥檛 advance the cause of feminism or gender equality.
Our Public Schools Are Still Separate and Unequal
We are dealing with the repercussions of separating children by race, now more than ever.
Reminder: Climate Change Was No Accident
As far back as 1982, fossil fuel executives knew they were trading a few decades of profits for the entire future of the planet.
A Route 66 Road Trip Through Indigenous Homelands
I鈥檓 seeking out the histories and communities that existed before Route 66 and that survive still today.
Stop Ignoring Mothering as Work
No one should be forced to mother, but women who choose that journey deserve political, social, and structural support.
Why I Decided to Come Out to My Students as a Trans Man
I had read stories of teachers being fired. I decided that was a risk I was willing to take for the opportunity to teach with my whole self.
The Public Banking Revolution Is Upon Us
More than 25 bills are now active, and dozens of groups are promoting the idea.
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