Social Justice

The Trials of Ehren Watada The Trials of Ehren Watada

The government drops efforts to prosecute an officer who refused to fight in Iraq. But the Army continues its campaign against him.

May 19, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

Ten Things You Can Do to Fight World Hunger Ten Things You Can Do to Fight World Hunger

Eat less meat, conserve energy, buy fair-trade products, support sustainable agriculture, advocate for food security as a human right...

May 13, 2009 / The Nation

Who’s Afraid of Industrial Policy? Who’s Afraid of Industrial Policy?

We shouldn't pass up a chance to enlist the auto industry in a green transition.

May 13, 2009 / Feature / Max Fraser

Time for Another Reuther Plan Time for Another Reuther Plan

Autoworkers should meet this crisis as they have in the past: boldly and visibly.

May 13, 2009 / Feature / Nelson Lichtenstein

Ten More Things You Can Do to Oppose War in Afghanistan Ten More Things You Can Do to Oppose War in Afghanistan

Take these concrete steps to build an antiwar infrastructure from the bottom up.

Apr 30, 2009 / Tom Hayden

Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad Colbert Coalition’s Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

The (totally straight) Colbert Coalition has formed to oppose same-sex marriage--and make a commercial about it.

Apr 17, 2009 / The Colbert Report

Ten Things You Can Do to Oppose the War in Afghanistan Ten Things You Can Do to Oppose the War in Afghanistan

Get involved in the peace movement. Demand oversight hearings. Read up on the war--and more.

Apr 8, 2009 / Z.P. Heller

Behind the Abortion Color Line Behind the Abortion Color Line

Reducing unintended pregnancies is an urgent priority for African-Americans.

Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / Sheryl McCarthy

When Culture Trumps Law When Culture Trumps Law

On paper Brazil's abortion ban has a rape exception, but in reality victims are denied choice.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / Emma Sokoloff-Rubin

What Would You Ask Obama? What Would You Ask Obama?

If ordinary citizens could attend a White House press conference, what would they want to know? Submit your questions here for a People's Press Conference.

Mar 19, 2009 / Feature / Ari Melber

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