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Cedric Robinson’s Radical Democracy

Cedric Robinson’s Radical Democracy Cedric Robinson’s Radical Democracy

Rejecting the resignation of the 1970s and ’80s, Robinson found hope and resistance in the ruins of the American city.

Apr 18, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Jared Loggins

The Color of Water

The Color of Water The Color of Water

In one of the richest agricultural areas in the world, residents of the California’s colonias still don’t have access to clean running water.

Apr 16, 2022 / Feature / David Bacon

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The Amazon Labor Union’s Historic Victory Was the First Step The Amazon Labor Union’s Historic Victory Was the First Step

But with the full support of the New York City labor movement and the broader community, the workers can win.

Apr 15, 2022 / Jane McAlevey

Musk Oil

Musk Oil Musk Oil

Butcher.

Apr 15, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Toast!

Toast! Toast!

Fossil fuel burns our future.

Apr 15, 2022 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Brian Benjamin’s Resignation Is a Gift to New York Progressives

Brian Benjamin’s Resignation Is a Gift to New York Progressives Brian Benjamin’s Resignation Is a Gift to New York Progressives

With New York’s lieutenant governor out of action, the path to power for veteran activist Ana María Archila just got a lot easier. But only if supporters can raise the funds that w...

Apr 15, 2022 / Ross Barkan

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

And they don’t need Joe Manchin’s permission.

Apr 15, 2022 / Nathan Newman

Jackie Robinson, Pioneer of BDS

Jackie Robinson, Pioneer of BDS Jackie Robinson, Pioneer of BDS

The Dodgers great didn’t just break Major League Baseball’s color line. He was also an activist whose legacy reaches from Brooklyn to South Africa to Palestine.

Apr 15, 2022 / Robert Ross

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Should NATO Exist? Should NATO Exist?

David Klion argues that NATO’s function now is to contain a war, while Chase Madar writes that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows that the US’s European allies are capable of defen...

Apr 15, 2022 / The Debate / David Klion and Chase Madar

Jackie Robinson’s Last Fight

Jackie Robinson’s Last Fight Jackie Robinson’s Last Fight

As baseball celebrates the 75th anniversary of Robinson’s breaking the color line, it’s worth remembering a man at odds with his own myth.

Apr 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin

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