Activism

Inconvenient Truth-Tellers Inconvenient Truth-Tellers

This year's Nobel Peace Prize should spur governments and people everywhere to urgent action on climate change.

Oct 18, 2007 / The Editors

Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone? Does the ‘T’ Stand Alone?

As a gay rights bill moved through Congress, some prominent Democrats tried to exclude protections for transgenders. The LGBT community revolted.

Oct 17, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta

Watada’s Double Jeopardy Watada’s Double Jeopardy

A legal drama is unfolding in Washington State over whether an Army officer who refuses to serve in Iraq has the same Constitutional rights as the rest of us.

Oct 12, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

How the Military Can Stop an Iran Attack How the Military Can Stop an Iran Attack

Peace activists are reaching out to US military officials to dampen the Bush Administration's ardor for attacking Iran.

Oct 9, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

A Different Sort of War on Terror A Different Sort of War on Terror

How can Americans become more generous?

Oct 8, 2007 / Feature / Jason Kaye

South Africa’s Winter of Discontent South Africa’s Winter of Discontent

As the gap widens between rich and poor, millions of black workers are challenging African National Congress rule. How did a victory against apartheid turn into class war?

Oct 4, 2007 / Feature / William Johnson

The Making of a Climate Movement The Making of a Climate Movement

Memo to Congress: the Arctic is on thin ice--and so are you.

Oct 4, 2007 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

The Fight to Save Congo’s Forests The Fight to Save Congo’s Forests

A history of colonial neglect and endemic corruption has unleashed a lawless logging binge in the heart of Congo's massive woodlands.

Oct 4, 2007 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Northern Ireland, South Africa in Secret Iraq Peace Talks Northern Ireland, South Africa in Secret Iraq Peace Talks

Peacemakers from countries that have moved from sectarian strife towards national reconciliation met with Iraq Sunnis and Shi'as in an effort to resolved the crisis.

Sep 28, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Little Disturbances, Enormous Changes Little Disturbances, Enormous Changes

Remembering Grace Paley and the impact she had on literature, activism and many generations of women and children.

Sep 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Kathy Engel

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