How to Fight Back Against Our Own Morality Police
From the streets of Iran to the corridors of power in the U.S., the forces that police our morality undermine our mental health and wellbeing.
Democracy
A Remedy for Corruption on the High Court
Justice Clarence Thomas鈥檚 newly revealed dealings likely broke the law. Amid calls for his resignation are demands to expand the court.
Turmoil in Tennessee Makes Case for Multiracial Democracy
For 鈥淩ising Up with Sonali,鈥� 猫咪社区! Racial Justice editor Sonali Kolhatkar interviews Lisa Sherman Luna, Executive Director of Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes, and DaMareo Cooper, Co-Executive Director of Center for Popular Democracy Action.
Turns Out, Trump Isn鈥檛 Above the Law
Whether or not a jury eventually finds Trump guilty or not guilty, the mere fact that a former president has been indicted sends a powerful message: No one is above the law.
Veterans Push Back Against Military Recruitment in Schools
The branches of the U.S. military have long seen high schools as optimal recruiting grounds. Some veterans are beginning to fight the propaganda and tell students the truth about military service.
Where Mutual Aid Comes to Its Own Assistance
Amid police crackdowns on mutual aid efforts around housing, many activists are finding support in each other.
To Inspire Antifascism, Graphic Novel Imagines a Successful Coup
Authors Alan Jenkins and Gan Golan have crafted a new graphic novel series offering a stark warning about how close the U.S. came to a fascist coup on Jan. 6, 2021.
Can Tearing Down Freeways Bring New Life to Cities?
Before the freeways came in, Bronzeville, on Milwaukee鈥檚 North Side, was a vibrant neighborhood known for its restaurants, bars, and jazz scene. The area had been home to successive waves
Battle-Ready Biden Is Playing the Long Game锟�
The president鈥檚 address showcased two years of policy wins, an ambitious wishlist, and that Biden is in a fighting mood.
A Young Person鈥檚 Guide to Spotting Fake News
Whatever your age, you can be a critically news-literate person.
How Republicans Whitewash MLK
The GOP has a history of taking Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 words out of context to justify their own racist policies.
A Coup for All Seasons
The next two years will mark a return to chaos in government, as an empowered right wing takes over the House.
Runaway SCOTUS
The radical right-wing-majority Supreme Court needs to be rebalanced. Here鈥檚 how to do it.
What the Brazil Insurrection Means for Democracy
Supporters of Brazil鈥檚 former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the capital this weekend, demanding the election of his successor be overturned by the military. Here鈥檚 what that means.
Democracy Lives to Fight Another Day
Take a breather as we roll into the end of 2022, because the year ahead is going to keep all of us on our toes to defend democracy. Again.
What the Whiteness Story of America Denies
Conservatives fuming over critical race theory fail to recognize a fundamental truth about the United States: Diversity is our strength.
Helping Dreamers Fulfill Their Dreams
The federal program that allows undocumented migrants to remain if they grew up in the U.S. falls short in many ways. Several organizations are stepping in to fill those gaps.
Reckoning With Right-Wing Violence
When one of the nation鈥檚 two political parties no longer believes in the democratic process, what happens to democracy?
How Women of Color Have Built Political Capital in Elections
She the People Executive Director Aimee Allison explains how women of color are both running for office and voting in ways that demand to be seen and heard.
The Most Important Midterm Election
There are some positive signs heading into Election Day. But there are just as many indicating a far grimmer outcome.
Assessing the True Extent of Poverty in the Richest Nation on Earth
To address the problems of our 鈥渟urprisingly impoverished democracy鈥� in the midterm elections, Liz Theoharis argues that policymakers would have to take seriously the realities of tens of millions of poor and low-income people.
The Climate Injustices鈥攁nd Solutions鈥擲hared by Puerto Rico and Jackson, Mississippi
Solidarity can go a long way in connecting communities working through similar challenges.
Getting Voters the Truth in a Whirlwind of Lies
In Arizona, voter groups reach out to Latino citizens to combat misinformation spread by election-denier candidates.
Insults May Not Lead to Votes After All
Name-calling in politics grabs headlines, but voters don鈥檛 like it鈥攁nd it could backfire in the 2022 midterm elections.
In the Wake of Yet Another Hurricane, Puerto Rico Needs Real and Equitable Investment
This crisis is political as much as environmental. Solutions require justice.
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