Organizing Where We Have the Most Leverage: in the Cities Organizing Where We Have the Most Leverage: in the Cities
We can do it by calling for reforms that shift control of the economy away from corporate giants.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / George Goehl
If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California? If Jerry Brown Is So Green, Why Is He Allowing Fracking in California?
The California governor wants to be known as a climate leader. But he has said yes to fracking—for now.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Jed Rakoff and the Lonely Fight for Wall Street Justice Jed Rakoff and the Lonely Fight for Wall Street Justice
The federal judge is waging a one-man war on bank-friendly SEC settlements.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges Why the Campus Rape Crisis Confounds Colleges
Virtually everyone agrees the system is broken. But while some feminists want colleges to deliver justice, others argue it’s just not their job. Who is right?
Jun 5, 2014 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg
Welcome to West Port Arthur, Texas, Ground Zero in the Fight for Climate Justice Welcome to West Port Arthur, Texas, Ground Zero in the Fight for Climate Justice
If you live in a toxic environment like this, surrounded by refineries, you’re probably not thinking about some future apocalypse. You’re living in one.
Jun 3, 2014 / Feature / Wen Stephenson
How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State
He’s brought the state back from the brink—and is poised to easily win re-election.
May 21, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols
Silicon Valley Boosts a ‘Tech Groupie’ for Congress Silicon Valley Boosts a ‘Tech Groupie’ for Congress
Major tech donors are investing in Ro Khanna. To get to Washington, he’ll have to push another Democrat out of the way.
May 21, 2014 / Feature / Ellen Cushing
Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California? Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California?
In 2008, progressives won control of City Hall. Now, as elections loom, Chevron wants to take it back.
May 21, 2014 / Feature / Steve Early
Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California? Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California?
First, the EMILY’s List-backed Eloise Reyes has to get through the primary.
May 21, 2014 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson
How to Shrink Inequality How to Shrink Inequality
It’s not inevitable. Here are ten practical steps to reverse the growing trend.
May 6, 2014 / Feature / Robert B. Reich