Social Justice

Northern Ireland, South Africa in Secret Iraq Peace Talks Northern Ireland, South Africa in Secret Iraq Peace Talks

Peacemakers from countries that have moved from sectarian strife towards national reconciliation met with Iraq Sunnis and Shi'as in an effort to resolved the crisis.

Sep 28, 2007 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Little Disturbances, Enormous Changes Little Disturbances, Enormous Changes

Remembering Grace Paley and the impact she had on literature, activism and many generations of women and children.

Sep 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Kathy Engel

John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage

Remembering an eminent scientist who fought tirelessly to protect human health from the hazards of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.

Sep 14, 2007 / Feature / Joseph J. Mangano

Why the Silence? Why the Silence?

Leaders of the Jewish community who have resisted calls to voice opposition to the war can no longer justify their failure to speak out.

Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Arthur Waskow

Kentucky at War Kentucky at War

Opposition to the Iraq War has created some unlikely alliances in Kentucky, much to the chagrin of Senator Mitch McConnell.

Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Bob Moser

Wanted: Unruly Activists Wanted: Unruly Activists

They're loud, lion-hearted, obnoxious and essential to democracy. And as an unjust war continues to create enormous suffering, we need people brave enough to practice extreme polit...

Sep 12, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Lower Ninth Battles Back The Lower Ninth Battles Back

Community members and outside organizations are working together to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit

The Dog Days of War The Dog Days of War

Cindy Sheehan taught us that the only way to reach those who will go to the polls is by taking to the streets.

Aug 23, 2007 / Column / Gary Younge

Goodbye, St. Thomas Goodbye, St. Thomas

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans's ruling class is demolishing public housing to make way for private businesses and expensive condos.

Aug 10, 2007 / Feature / Billy Sothern

The Gay Presidential Debate The Gay Presidential Debate

What do the Democratic presidential candidates talk about when they talk about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues?

Aug 10, 2007 / Feature / E.J. Graff

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