Social Justice

The Women of Wages for Housework

The Women of Wages for Housework The Women of Wages for Housework

A new book edited by Silvia Federici and Arlen Austin helps  capture the excitement and ideas of a movement that had modest origins but spread around the world within several ...

Mar 14, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jaffe

Protest against Publix Supermarkets

Support the Farmworkers Fasting to End Sexual Assault in Wendy’s Supply Chain Support the Farmworkers Fasting to End Sexual Assault in Wendy’s Supply Chain

You can also join a campaign to collect stories from the 2008 financial crisis.

Mar 13, 2018 / NationAction

Michael Bennett and Colin Kaepernick

Why Athlete Activists Matter Why Athlete Activists Matter

Former NBA player Etan Thomas talks about his new book, We Matter: Athletes and Activism.

Mar 13, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember

For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember

These women fought, often in obscurity, for justice and equality. 

Mar 12, 2018 / StudentNation / Gabriela Thorne

What Happens After the Progressive Revolution Comes to a City Like Durham?

What Happens After the Progressive Revolution Comes to a City Like Durham? What Happens After the Progressive Revolution Comes to a City Like Durham?

On the challenges of governing a bright-blue city in the middle of a hot-red state.

Mar 12, 2018 / Barry Yeoman

Protesters Against Sessions CA Immigration Suit

Here’s How California Is Resisting Jeff Sessions on Immigration Policy Here’s How California Is Resisting Jeff Sessions on Immigration Policy

It’s fighting back with street protests—led by the state’s top politicians—and high-powered lawyers in the courts.

Mar 8, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Teaching Class Solidarity

Teaching Class Solidarity Teaching Class Solidarity

A growing movement is finding creative ways to educate teens about economic justice.

Mar 8, 2018 / Feature / Caroline Preston

WV Teachers Strike

West Virginia Teachers Are Resurrecting the State’s Rich History of Labor Activism West Virginia Teachers Are Resurrecting the State’s Rich History of Labor Activism

But with politicians skirting an overdue reckoning with the energy industry, more struggles are ahead.

Mar 6, 2018 / Elizabeth Catte

Beto O'Rourke Texas

Democratic Party Establishment, It’s Time to Respect Insurgent Progressives Democratic Party Establishment, It’s Time to Respect Insurgent Progressives

Democrats should not revive a doomed strategy of excessive caution and deference to the permanent consultant class.

Mar 6, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The End of March Madness?

The End of March Madness? The End of March Madness?

Sportswriter Patrick Hruby makes the case for athlete compensation and NCAA systemic change.

Mar 6, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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