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Reverend Barber speaks at DNC

Reverend Barber’s Pastoral Letter to the Democratic Party Reverend Barber’s Pastoral Letter to the Democratic Party

“I am troubled by the satisfaction many seem to have with a political reality that will lead to continued policy violence.”

Nov 22, 2022 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

What in the World?

What in the World? What in the World?

Rubio’s cube.

Nov 22, 2022 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587 on strike.

Labor’s Winning Weapon Labor’s Winning Weapon

Two Canadian unions show why the supermajority strike is the key to worker power.

Nov 22, 2022 / Jane McAlevey

Inside the Dreams of Ling Ma

Inside the Dreams of Ling Ma Inside the Dreams of Ling Ma

The stories in her collection Bliss Montage tackle the troubles of the real world by transporting us to the realm between sleep and waking life.

Nov 22, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Jennifer Schaffer-Goddard

Is NFL Football a Blood Sport?

Is NFL Football a Blood Sport? Is NFL Football a Blood Sport?

On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to filmmaker Isaac Solotaroff to talk about his new film, Bloodsport.

Nov 22, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Cambridge Fossil Free Research Week of Action

Students Tell Their Universities: Keep Fossil Fuel Companies Out of Climate Research Students Tell Their Universities: Keep Fossil Fuel Companies Out of Climate Research

Amid COP27, members of the Fossil Free Research movement took action around the world, protesting the influence of Big Oil on crucial climate change studies.

Nov 22, 2022 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

The Power of Negative Thinking

The Power of Negative Thinking The Power of Negative Thinking

Civility and compromise don't work against antidemocratic bullies. The left wins by rousing its own base, rather than grasping at the middle.

Nov 21, 2022 / Chris Lehmann

The Manhattan DA Finally Keeps His Campaign Promise Not to Prosecute a Domestic Violence Victim

The Manhattan DA Finally Keeps His Campaign Promise Not to Prosecute a Domestic Violence Victim The Manhattan DA Finally Keeps His Campaign Promise Not to Prosecute a Domestic Violence Victim

Alvin Bragg announced on Friday that he was no longer convinced of Tracy McCarter's guilt. McCarter was arrested for the death of her husband on March 2, 2020.

Nov 21, 2022 / Victoria Law

Palestinian protesters in Gaza City

Why My Organization Has Chosen to Defy Israeli Military Orders Why My Organization Has Chosen to Defy Israeli Military Orders

Al-Haq was among seven civil society groups raided by Israel and ordered closed in August, but we do not believe in following illegal orders—and so we will remain open.

Nov 21, 2022 / Shawan Jabarin

Activists stand in the background as Joe Biden delivers a speech

Be Careful What You Work For: The GOP’s Abortion Woes Are Just Starting Be Careful What You Work For: The GOP’s Abortion Woes Are Just Starting

The midterms open a future in which reproductive freedom will remake politics.

Nov 21, 2022 / Jeet Heer

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