Social Justice

Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?

Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed? Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?

The 1 percent never took over American politics. They had control all along.

Jun 9, 2016 / Feature / Roslyn Fuller

Andrew Cuomo

Governor Cuomo, Put Me on Your BDS Blacklist Governor Cuomo, Put Me on Your BDS Blacklist

One day, when the system of imposed inequality ends in Israel-Palestine, our resistance to it will be looked back on as a badge of honor.

Jun 7, 2016 / Yousef Munayyer

Presidential Campaign

How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years

Just a few years ago we were on the road to dramatic cuts. Here’s how activists and their congressional allies changed that.

Jun 7, 2016 / Stephanie Taylor

Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?

Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal? Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?

They say their work is about a lot more than just replacing a police chief.

Jun 7, 2016 / Andrew Klein

Puerto Rico debt crisis

Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt? Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt?

There’s evidence some of it is illegal—and activists agree that Washington’s colonial control over the island’s economy helped create the crisis.

Jun 7, 2016 / Ed Morales

Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible Shirley Chisholm Made the Democratic Party of Today Possible

“I ran because somebody had to do it first,” said the African-American woman whose presidential campaign won a primary, secured delegates, and was placed in nomination 44 years ago...

Jun 6, 2016 / John Nichols

Lebron James

LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali LeBron James on the Legacy of Muhammad Ali

LeBron James mourns Muhammad Ali because he recognizes that his true greatness was outside the ring.

Jun 6, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Walmart Interior

This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt This Is What Goes Into Your Cheap T-Shirt

Overwork, abuse, and economic destabilization are bound to dog the international garment-supply chain unless retail giants take labor rights seriously.

Jun 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Muhammad Ali

‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali ‘I Just Wanted to Be Free’: The Radical Reverberations of Muhammad Ali

Ali was shaped by his times. But his death should remind us that he also shaped them.

Jun 4, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Steph Curry and Lebron James

Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?

Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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