Social Justice

Kicking ICE Out of the Courthouses

Kicking ICE Out of the Courthouses Kicking ICE Out of the Courthouses

When immigrants can’t seek justice for fear of deportation, the system is broken.

Sep 5, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Gillum Thumbs Up

Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline

His Florida primary win is a tribute to the infrastructure the movement has built.

Sep 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Urban Meyer

The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer The Predictable Scandals of Urban Meyer

USA Today columnist Dan Wolken stops by to talk Urban Meyer, Ohio State, and college football.

Aug 30, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Andrew Gillum Campaigning

As Governor, Could Andrew Gillum Set Florida’s Cities Free? As Governor, Could Andrew Gillum Set Florida’s Cities Free?

As mayor of Tallahassee, Gillum launched a campaign against state suppression of local democracy.

Aug 30, 2018 / Simon Davis-Cohen

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp

Those who support progressive reform have the biggest stake in cleaning the stables, cracking down on the corruption, and making Washington accountable.

Aug 28, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kayla Reed Portrait

How Brunch Helped Defeat a 7-Term Incumbent How Brunch Helped Defeat a 7-Term Incumbent

Action St. Louis has proved electoral politics don’t have to be boring.

Aug 24, 2018 / Jacqui Germain

Mexico Airport Protest

What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect? What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect?

Indigenous movements and longtime organizers are wary as they wait to see how much action will follow AMLO’s campaign promises.

Aug 23, 2018 / Madeleine Wattenbarger

Sex work protest

The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA

Red Umbrella Hosting was founded by a sex worker to protect those like her from the fallout of pernicious legislation.

Aug 22, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma

To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma To Fight Mass Incarceration, We Need to Decriminalize Trauma

At Homeboy Industries, career, education, and mental-health services are creating a way out of poverty and violence.

Aug 20, 2018 / Robert Greenwald

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