The Coming War on ‘Black Nationalists’ The Coming War on ‘Black Nationalists’
A caricature of black radicalism is becoming the pretext for aggressive policing of racial-justice activism. We’ve been here before.
Jul 20, 2016 / Yohuru Williams
Outspoken British Olympian on Brexit, Rio, and the Perils of Speaking Out Outspoken British Olympian on Brexit, Rio, and the Perils of Speaking Out
Laurence Halsted shows that being an athlete doesn’t mean checking your conscience at the door.
Jul 19, 2016 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Young People on the Streets of Cleveland and Philadelphia Young People on the Streets of Cleveland and Philadelphia
For many young people who took their first step into activism this primary campaign, mobilizing in opposition to Trump at the RNC is both a moral obligation and a chance to test th...
Jul 18, 2016 / StudentNation / Tania Unzueta, BLM Philly, Rossmery Zayas, and Maximilian Cotterill
It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year
So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero.
Jul 15, 2016 / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen
The Civil-Rights Movement’s Lesson for Today’s Politics The Civil-Rights Movement’s Lesson for Today’s Politics
Moral prophecy is important, but without engaging our adversaries we’ll get nowhere.
Jul 14, 2016 / Harry C. Boyte
How Student Movements for Racial Justice Can Survive Summer Break How Student Movements for Racial Justice Can Survive Summer Break
Administrators count on summer break to subdue campus activism, but student groups across Seattle aren’t letting that happen.
Jul 12, 2016 / StudentNation / Alia Marsha
Black Lives Still Must Matter, Even After Dallas Black Lives Still Must Matter, Even After Dallas
But the attack is a reminder that no life will be safe and truly valued until we also confront the broader American culture of violence.
Jul 8, 2016 / Kai Wright
America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November
Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.
Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden
An Iowa Court Blocks 20,000 Ex-Offenders From Voting An Iowa Court Blocks 20,000 Ex-Offenders From Voting
Nearly 6 million Americans can’t vote because of discriminatory felon-disenfranchisement laws.
Jun 30, 2016 / Ari Berman
You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution? You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution?
What are the key battles ahead?
Jun 30, 2016 / The Editors