Laura Flanders

Contributing Writer

@GRITlaura

Laura Flanders is the author of several books, the host of the nationally syndicated public television show (and podcast) The Laura Flanders Show and the recipient of a 2019 Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship.

In Drug War, Small Victories Are Not the Revolution. Director Eugene Jarecki [VIDEO] In Drug War, Small Victories Are Not the Revolution. Director Eugene Jarecki [VIDEO]

November's victories at the ballot box show the drug war is vulnerable. 

Dec 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders

After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond

After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond

From public housing to living wages, how can New York rebuild as a more equal, just city? 

Dec 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Jane McAlevey: Building the Labor Movement in Obama’s Second Term

Jane McAlevey: Building the Labor Movement in Obama’s Second Term Jane McAlevey: Building the Labor Movement in Obama’s Second Term

With a Democrat again in the White House for the next four years, the labor movement has won some much-needed breathing room, says organizer and author Jane McAlevey.

Nov 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights?

Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights? Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights?

What if the debate about the so-called "fiscal cliff" were framed in human rights terms?

Nov 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Eve Ensler Rising

Eve Ensler Rising Eve Ensler Rising

With a new play, Emotional Creature, and big plans for V-Day 2013, the activist playwright reaches for new heights.

Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders

Back From the Brink Back From the Brink

Social movements must believe in themselves as much as they believe in any politician, and keep fighting for true change. 

Nov 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Goldman Sachs Building Is Bright, but Occupy Shines Goldman Sachs Building Is Bright, but Occupy Shines

A report from Downtown Manhattan, and a Hurricane Sandy volunteer.

Nov 1, 2012 / Laura Flanders

What a Difference Other Candidates Make What a Difference Other Candidates Make

Thanks to Democracy Now!, Jill Stein of the Green Party and Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party have been able to take part in three virtually expanded debates.

Oct 23, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Ashindi Maxton: America’s Founding Inequality Ashindi Maxton: America’s Founding Inequality

From the founding of the republic, inequality has been built into our country’s DNA.

Oct 19, 2012 / Laura Flanders

My Country, My Choice [Video] My Country, My Choice [Video]

“If you don't trust me with my body, why should I trust you with my country?”

Oct 18, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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