Jimmy Tobias

Jimmy Tobias is an investigative reporter who primarily covers science and the environment.

Ravi Ragbir rally

The Federal Government Is Unraveling—but the State of Our Cities Is Strong The Federal Government Is Unraveling—but the State of Our Cities Is Strong

Dispatches from the urban resistance, from Philadelphia to Seattle and beyond

Jan 31, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias

Anti-SB 4 Protests in Texas

From Seattle to St. Petersburg: Highlights of the Urban Resistance, Year 1 From Seattle to St. Petersburg: Highlights of the Urban Resistance, Year 1

During the darkness of Trump’s first year, cities helped lead the fight for immigrants’ rights, racial justice, and fundamental equality.

Jan 16, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias

Bears Ears dark money

The Far-Right Campaign to Destroy Our National Monuments The Far-Right Campaign to Destroy Our National Monuments

The attack on Bears Ears was just the first successful salvo of a robust offensive backed by dark money and powerful allies in Washington.

Dec 20, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Our City, Our Schools Philadelphia

Activists in Philadelphia Have Reclaimed Control of the City’s Schools Activists in Philadelphia Have Reclaimed Control of the City’s Schools

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Philly to Albuquerque and beyond.

Nov 30, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Melvin Carter Victory

The Secret to Progressives’ Electoral Success? The Secret to Progressives’ Electoral Success?

They didn’t just say NO to Trump, they offered a serious, affirmative agenda.

Nov 10, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seattle

These Indigenous Movements Are Forcing the US to Reckon With Its Past These Indigenous Movements Are Forcing the US to Reckon With Its Past

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance: New York to Seattle

Oct 31, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Opioid Injection Needles

Can Supervised-Injection Sites Stem the Epidemic of Opioid Deaths? Can Supervised-Injection Sites Stem the Epidemic of Opioid Deaths?

If Trump were serious about reducing the number of fatal opioid overdoses, he might have considered this solution.

Oct 26, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Logan Circle DC

How Tenants’ Rights Are Flourishing—Right in Trump’s New Backyard How Tenants’ Rights Are Flourishing—Right in Trump’s New Backyard

DC is home to some of the country’s most progressive efforts to keep housing affordable.

Oct 9, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Protest outside Chase

From Free Lunch to Public Banks, These Cities Are Giving Us Hope From Free Lunch to Public Banks, These Cities Are Giving Us Hope

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance: Alameda to Elyria and beyond.

Sep 29, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Minnesota wage protest

Red-State Governments Are Trying to Take Back Your Minimum-Wage Hike and LGBTQ Protections Red-State Governments Are Trying to Take Back Your Minimum-Wage Hike and LGBTQ Protections

But these cities won’t let them.

Sep 26, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

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