Activism

Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In Rick Warren Is Not Change We Can Believe In

Obama's selection of Rick Warren as an inauguration speaker has infuriated liberals and conservatives. Here's why.

Dec 19, 2008 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Ending Student Debt Ending Student Debt

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the new president needs to take definitive action toward eliminating student debt.

Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Sean Dennison

Juan Reynosa’s Environmental Mission Juan Reynosa’s Environmental Mission

If you want cleaner air and water and less poverty, Juan Reynosa, a community organizer with New Mexico Youth Organized, thinks you should consider environmental justice work.

Dec 16, 2008 / Feature / Kristina Rizga

Learning About Labor Learning About Labor

This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the new president should restore workers' rights ASAP.

Dec 15, 2008 / Feature / Hugh Baran

Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Debate Marriage Equality Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Debate Marriage Equality

Jon Stewart challenges Republican Mike Huckabee over the hypocrisy and dishonesty of his anti-marriage equality positions.

Dec 12, 2008 / The Daily Show

Chicago Striker Speaks Out Chicago Striker Speaks Out

A labor organizer from Chicago sheds light on the ongoing protest for wages owed to Republic Windows and Doors workers.

Dec 10, 2008 / GRITtv

Building for the Future Building for the Future

An activist calls for engaging youth in political life beyond the election.

Dec 10, 2008 / Supriya Pillai

Jack Black and Many More Star in ‘Prop 8: The Musical’ Jack Black and Many More Star in ‘Prop 8: The Musical’

Hollywood stars like Jack Black, John C. Reilly and Neil Patrick Harris parody the absurdity of the religious right's pro-Prop 8 position...in song.

Dec 3, 2008 / Funny or Die

Keith Olbermann, Candace Gingrich Discuss Prop 8 Keith Olbermann, Candace Gingrich Discuss Prop 8

Newt Gingrich's sister speaks out about her brother's homophobia and the backlash to Prop 8 in California.

Nov 26, 2008 / Countdown

Power Shift 2009 Power Shift 2009

Ten thousand young activists are planning to underscore the urgency of dramatic action on climate change.

Nov 25, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation

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