How the Anti-Iran Lobby Machine Dominates Capitol Hill How the Anti-Iran Lobby Machine Dominates Capitol Hill
Neocon think tanks get millions from wealthy donors, which they use to game the system, buy influence—and push for regime change.
Jul 15, 2014 / Feature / Eli Clifton and Ali Gharib
On Israel-Palestine and BDS On Israel-Palestine and BDS
Those dedicated to the Palestinian cause should think carefully about the tactics they choose.
Jul 2, 2014 / Feature / Noam Chomsky
The Real Reason Pot Is Still Illegal The Real Reason Pot Is Still Illegal
Opponents of marijuana-law reform insist that legalization is dangerous—but the biggest threat is to their own bottom line.
How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back
The state’s rightward lurch mobilized thousands, but the progressive movement behind Moral Mondays has deep, enduring roots.
Jul 2, 2014 / Feature / Dani McClain
Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union
The irony of American politics is that the right is far weaker than it appears and the left far stronger than it asserts.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement
If we can do it in North Carolina, don’t tell me we can’t do it across America.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Winning the Fight for Public Opinion Winning the Fight for Public Opinion
We have to stop looking to institutions and politicians and invest organizing resources in neighbors, family and community.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Carlos Saavedra
How to Write a New Organizing Playbook How to Write a New Organizing Playbook
By starting with workers at the local level, we can bargain with employers despite weak labor laws.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Sarita Gupta
What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup? What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup?
We should move money toward innovation in the labor movement.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / David Rolf
How the Working Families Party Is Already Changing Electoral Politics How the Working Families Party Is Already Changing Electoral Politics
The debate over endorsing Governor Cuomo showed the party’s power.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Daniel Cantor