Social Justice

Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide

Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide

Our movement isn’t strong enough yet to end US enabling of the carnage in Gaza—but the shift in public discourse is a crucial first step.

Jul 15, 2014 / Phyllis Bennis

Did Child Labor Build Your Smart Phone?

Did Child Labor Build Your Smart Phone? Did Child Labor Build Your Smart Phone?

A watchdog group has uncovered numerous labor violations at a Samsung supplier in southern China—including underage workers.

Jul 11, 2014 / Michelle Chen

How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back

How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back How the Moral Mondays ‘Fusion Coalition’ Is Taking North Carolina Back

The state’s rightward lurch mobilized thousands, but the progressive movement behind Moral Mondays has deep, enduring roots.

Jul 2, 2014 / Feature / Dani McClain

From Pride to Freedom Summer to ‘Aycock’ Hall, Students Mass for Racial Justice

From Pride to Freedom Summer to ‘Aycock’ Hall, Students Mass for Racial Justice From Pride to Freedom Summer to ‘Aycock’ Hall, Students Mass for Racial Justice

Across the country, the summer is heating up with youth-led direct action.

Jul 1, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The Winning Progressive Strategy? Direct Action and Civil Disobedience

The Winning Progressive Strategy? Direct Action and Civil Disobedience The Winning Progressive Strategy? Direct Action and Civil Disobedience

We have to stop compromising on our core demands and build power by taking it to the streets.

Jun 20, 2014 / Becky Bond

How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement

How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement How to Build a Powerful People’s Movement

If we can do it in North Carolina, don’t tell me we can’t do it across America.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Surprise! Study Finds People Don’t Understand How Racism Works

Surprise! Study Finds People Don’t Understand How Racism Works Surprise! Study Finds People Don’t Understand How Racism Works

Apparently seeing images of successful black people makes whites, Asians and Hispanics think racism doesn't exist.

Jun 12, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big

How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big

And interview with Journalist Sheila Bapat on how domestic workers—mostly immigrant women and women of color—are winning labor protections nationwide.

Jun 12, 2014 / Dani McClain

Could China’s Labor Unrest Spark Another Tiananmen Moment?

Could China’s Labor Unrest Spark Another Tiananmen Moment? Could China’s Labor Unrest Spark Another Tiananmen Moment?

China has changed a lot in twenty-five years, but there are still valuable lessons to be learned from the Tiananmen protesters.

Jun 9, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Pricing Radicals Out of New York

Pricing Radicals Out of New York Pricing Radicals Out of New York

The Brecht Forum, a storied radical institution, has lost its lease.

May 21, 2014 / Abbie Nehring

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