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Take Action Now: Stand Up for Our Climate

Take Action Now: Stand Up for Our Climate Take Action Now: Stand Up for Our Climate

As negotiators this week decide the future of the Paris agreement, it’s critical that we take bold action.

Dec 10, 2019 / NationAction

Harvard Faculty Have a Rare Chance to Act in Solidarity With Striking Student Workers

Harvard Faculty Have a Rare Chance to Act in Solidarity With Striking Student Workers Harvard Faculty Have a Rare Chance to Act in Solidarity With Striking Student Workers

Professors are being pressured to report on striking students—it’s time they exposed their administration’s labor-suppression tactics.

Dec 10, 2019 / Robert D. Johnston and Benjamin H. Johnson

Capitalism Is Broken. It’s Time for Something New.

Capitalism Is Broken. It’s Time for Something New. Capitalism Is Broken. It’s Time for Something New.

And time is of the essence.

Dec 10, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD

Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD Welcome to the Era of Climate Change-Induced PTSD

A writer reflects on the trauma of watching Alaska disappear in real time.

Dec 10, 2019 / Dahr Jamail

Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order

Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order Why Chileans Are Protesting for a New Socioeconomic Order

In an interview, the country’s leading journalist, Mónica González, says, “This hurricane is not ending anytime soon.”

Dec 10, 2019 / Q&A / Peter Kornbluh

Human Rights Day Is Every Day

Human Rights Day Is Every Day Human Rights Day Is Every Day

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. It consists of 30 articles affirming an individual’s rights.

Dec 10, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Priya gopal insurgent empire

The West Does Not Have a Copyright on Justice The West Does Not Have a Copyright on Justice

British scholar Priyamvada Gopal discusses the hidden histories of anticolonialism.

Dec 10, 2019 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini

Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever

Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever Why Every Vote Matters—Now More Than Ever

After narrowly winning Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Andy Beshear will restore the vote to 100,000 ex-felons and end cruel workfare requirements for Medicaid recipients.

Dec 10, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Quebec’s Religious-Symbols Ban Hurts Women—and Everyone Who Depends on Them

Quebec’s Religious-Symbols Ban Hurts Women—and Everyone Who Depends on Them Quebec’s Religious-Symbols Ban Hurts Women—and Everyone Who Depends on Them

A law that blocks teachers and other workers from wearing garments like the hijab is forcing many to choose between faith and financial stability.

Dec 10, 2019 / Nora Loreto

How the Labor Movement Built New York

How the Labor Movement Built New York How the Labor Movement Built New York

A new museum exhibit shows that you cannot understand the city’s history without understanding its workers.    

Dec 10, 2019 / Nick Juravich

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