Why the Poor People’s Campaign 2022 Matters Why the Poor People’s Campaign 2022 Matters
On the nonviolent struggle to end poverty, racism, militarism and planetary crisis.
Jun 21, 2022 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
“The Streets Belong to the People” of Rio de Janeiro “The Streets Belong to the People” of Rio de Janeiro
The foliões were not dissuaded from gathering after the mayor called off the street parties earlier this year because of Covid. And the party isn’t over.
Jun 1, 2022 / Nicole Froio
The Injustices Endured by Native American Youths Continue to This Day The Injustices Endured by Native American Youths Continue to This Day
Countless Native American young people are being robbed of their chance to live safe and fulfilling lives.
Jun 1, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Is Every Sentence a Life Sentence? Is Every Sentence a Life Sentence?
Around 1.3 million Americans are currently incarcerated, and they will continue to be punished long after their release.
May 23, 2022 / StudentNation / Dylan Cohen and Dexter Peters
Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch Congress Leaves Those Most Endangered by Covid in the Lurch
The pandemic’s profoundly unequal toll has been made much worse by congressional inaction.
May 11, 2022 / Benjy Renton, Oni Blackstock, and Julia Raifman
Biden Must Not Allow Big Pharma to Hoard Vaccine Technology Biden Must Not Allow Big Pharma to Hoard Vaccine Technology
The United States has an obligation to help vaccinate the world.
May 10, 2022 / Ady Barkan
The Economic Shock Waves From the War in Ukraine Will Impact Us All The Economic Shock Waves From the War in Ukraine Will Impact Us All
Poor people in wealthy countries will feel the impact, but those in the poorest ones will suffer so much more.
May 6, 2022 / Rajan Menon
Homeownership and the American Dream During Covid Homeownership and the American Dream During Covid
Were families that owned a home better protected from financial hardship compared to renters?
May 3, 2022 / StudentNation / Maya Dalton and Ross Thomas
The US Must End Its Economic War Against Venezuela The US Must End Its Economic War Against Venezuela
Even the Venezuelan opposition wants Washington to ease its sanctions regime.
May 2, 2022 / James North
A New Intervention in California’s Mental Health Crisis A New Intervention in California’s Mental Health Crisis
Proposed mental health courts under the CARE program would mandate treatment for severely impaired people.
Apr 29, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky