Social equality

As Pride Month Begins, Republicans Double Down on Restricting Transgender Americans

As Pride Month Begins, Republicans Double Down on Restricting Transgender Americans As Pride Month Begins, Republicans Double Down on Restricting Transgender Americans

An unprecedented effort in state legislatures across the country.

Jun 1, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Lady Bird Johnson

Lady Bird Johnson’s Influence in the LBJ Administration Was Minimized for Far Too Long Lady Bird Johnson’s Influence in the LBJ Administration Was Minimized for Far Too Long

Ignoring women’s contributions isn’t just an issue of fairness. The problem is that we simply get our history wrong.

Mar 23, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Progressive District Attorneys Are Leading the Charge to Fix Our Broken Justice System

How Progressive District Attorneys Are Leading the Charge to Fix Our Broken Justice System How Progressive District Attorneys Are Leading the Charge to Fix Our Broken Justice System

From Philadelphia to Portsmouth, Va., the successes are piling up.

Feb 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

President Biden has demonstrated that he intends to launch initiatives that go beyond those of the Obama era.

Feb 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

COVID Memorial Project

Bury Me Furious Bury Me Furious

This is our last, best chance to finally vanquish Covid-19. We mustn’t screw it up.

Jan 14, 2021 / Gregg Gonsalves

Sniffing Our Way Back

Sniffing Our Way Back Sniffing Our Way Back

Everyone is cautious; the trails are empty; drag queens are forced to perform outdoors. But eventually we will get close again—and bring history another step forward.

Dec 30, 2020 / John Scagliotti

Ayanna Pressley at podium

Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All

Here’s how we can.

Dec 2, 2020 / Rep. Ayanna Pressley

students protest abolish tuition

Too Many Young Voters Are Drowning in Student Debt Too Many Young Voters Are Drowning in Student Debt

More than 44 million Americans hold student loan debt. For many, the candidate with a plan for debt relief gets their vote.

Sep 30, 2020 / StudentNation / Natalie Ravis

Young, LGBTQ Voters of Color Could Swing This Election

Young, LGBTQ Voters of Color Could Swing This Election Young, LGBTQ Voters of Color Could Swing This Election

They constitute a crucial voting bloc: About 9 million LGBTQ adults are eligible to vote, and nearly half of them are under age 35.

Sep 15, 2020 / StudentNation / DeAsia Paige

Woman holding a megaphone leads protesters

How Workers Can Achieve Real Power How Workers Can Achieve Real Power

We can build a sectoral bargaining system—and strong, democratic, worker-driven unions—from the ground up.

Sep 7, 2020 / Lynn Rhinehart

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