Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967 Legendary Chicana Organizer Betita Martínez Wrote a Perfect Parody for the Trump Era—in 1967
Martínez penned it after leaving her job at The Nation to work for SNCC.
Sep 11, 2017 / Tony Platt and Elizabeth Sutherland Martínez
Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy Paul Ryan’s Pronouncements Are Not Enough; Congress Must Censure Trump and Confront White Supremacy
It’s time for real action, like removing Confederate statues and firing Stephen Miller.
Sep 8, 2017 / John Nichols
The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.
Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin
With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs
Black undocumented immigrants are detained and deported at disproportionate rates. So black DACA recipients are particularly fearful.
Sep 7, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
Soros Slander Reveals Anti-Semitism at the Heart of the Far Right Soros Slander Reveals Anti-Semitism at the Heart of the Far Right
Dinesh D’Souza’s book smearing George Soros is factually false, morally reprehensible, and nothing new.
Sep 7, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools
A major investigation reveals that white parents are leading a secession movement with dire consequences for black children.
Sep 6, 2017 / Feature / Emmanuel Felton
Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable
The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.
Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Don’t Be Confused: Donald Trump Just Ended DACA Don’t Be Confused: Donald Trump Just Ended DACA
This was not merely a delay, it was not a compromise, and it is not compassionate.
Sep 5, 2017 / Julianne Hing
We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA We Need Everyone to Act Now to Fight for DACA
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this morning that President Trump is planning to end the program with a delay of six months.
Sep 5, 2017 / NationAction
These Southern Cities Are at the Heart of the Struggle Against White Supremacy These Southern Cities Are at the Heart of the Struggle Against White Supremacy
Dispatches from the urban resistance, from Durham to Birmingham.
Aug 31, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias