Activism

End the War on Drugs

End the War on Drugs End the War on Drugs

A good place to start in ending the so-called war on drugs is to urge Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition.

Nov 16, 2012 / NationAction

Marching Against the Death Penalty in Texas Marching Against the Death Penalty in Texas

For family members of death row prisoners, including those who have been executed, gatherings like the March for Abolition are a critical lifeline, and a link to a desperately need...

Nov 16, 2012 / Liliana Segura

Overturn Citizens United Overturn Citizens United

One thing the recent elections showed was that voters do not want corporate money to dominate our politics any more than they want corporations to dominate our lives.

Nov 16, 2012 / NationAction

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Dallas Walmart workers are walking back out on strike.

Nov 16, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Naomi Klein: Could Superstorm Sandy Create Space for Progressive Reform? Naomi Klein: Could Superstorm Sandy Create Space for Progressive Reform?

In the wake of the superstorm, we need to involve communities—not corporations—in reconstruction efforts. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Press Room

Justice for Savita

Justice for Savita Justice for Savita

Don't let abortion laws kill any more women. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

No Grand Bargain No Grand Bargain

Please implore your representatives in Congress to reject the so-called "Grand Bargain."

Nov 14, 2012 / NationAction

Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System

Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System

In the next four years—and beyond—progressives must create the political space for the president to represent the majority of Americans.

Nov 14, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen

Students Call for Divestment From the Fossil Fuel Industry

Students Call for Divestment From the Fossil Fuel Industry Students Call for Divestment From the Fossil Fuel Industry

Students are the sleeping giant that rose to end apartheid and fight for many other just causes. Now more and more students are mobilizing against business as usual in the fossil f...

Nov 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and Alli Welton

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