Social Justice

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

These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

Residents of three buildings in Central Los Angeles are refusing to pay rent until their landlord agrees to fair rent increases.

Aug 20, 2018 / Armando Aparicio and David Zlutnick

Southerners on New Ground

The Next Generation of Southern Organizing The Next Generation of Southern Organizing

By providing a playbook for young organizers, Southerners on New Ground encourages college students not simply to stay involved, but to see themselves as leaders in the fight for a...

Aug 17, 2018 / StudentNation / Robin Happel

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