Social Justice

Protesters tried to hold a line against riot police but pushed back with less lethal munitions during a march against ICE raids in Downtown Los Angeles, June 15, 2025.

An Urgent Message From the Streets of Los Angeles An Urgent Message From the Streets of Los Angeles

“Nos tienen miedo porque no tenemos miedo” (They fear us because we do not fear them).

Jun 18, 2025 / Roberto Lovato

A solidarity demonstration in support of Palestine held in front of the New York Public Library ahead of the Labor Day March in New York on September 7, 2024.

We Can’t Silo Our Struggles for Justice, Freedom, and Liberation We Can’t Silo Our Struggles for Justice, Freedom, and Liberation

Showing solidarity with Palestine isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s tactically smart.

Jun 17, 2025 / Jaz Brisack

A large crowd of protesters gathered in front of the Idaho capitol during a “No Kings” protest in Boise, Idaho.

The No Kings! Movement Trumped Trump The No Kings! Movement Trumped Trump

On a day that the president spent millions of tax dollars to celebrate his ego, millions of Americans protested his flailing rule.

Jun 16, 2025 / John Nichols

When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We’re Lost in the Cloud

When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We’re Lost in the Cloud When It Comes to Understanding the Dangers Posed by Big Tech, We’re Lost in the Cloud

By treating IT and AI as neutral tools, we obscure our ability to see—and resist—power. If just one of the big three tech giants collapses, societal mayhem could follow.

Jun 16, 2025 / Column / Zephyr Teachout

President Donald Trump wears a baseball cap with military insignia and holds up a fist. He faces away from a crowd of troops at Fort Bragg who wear camouflage-printed fatigues and maroon berets. Some troops hold up their phones or American flags.

Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord

The quickest way for the United States to become fascist is by politicizing the military.

Jun 13, 2025 / Jeet Heer

A statue of Thomas Paine in Paris.

From Tom Paine in 1776 to Main Street in 2025: No Kings! From Tom Paine in 1776 to Main Street in 2025: No Kings!

Americans have a right to assemble and a right to petition for the redress of grievances. They will use those rights this weekend to resist Trumpism.

Jun 13, 2025 / John Nichols

A protester holds a sign that reads, ''Free Mahmoud Khalil.''

America Has Betrayed Palestinians. We Will Still Prevail. America Has Betrayed Palestinians. We Will Still Prevail.

We have returned the question of our future to ourselves. It will be guaranteed by no passport, protected by no brutal superpower.

Jun 12, 2025 / Sarah Aziza

A woman stands at a podium, speaking to the crowd.

Los Angeles Stands Up to MAGA Los Angeles Stands Up to MAGA

Will Los Angeles become Trumpism’s last stand? If the growing and deepening movement resisting the city’s occupation is any indication, si se puede!

Jun 12, 2025 / Bill Gallegos

Donald Trump joined by women athletes signs the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in the East Room at the White House on February 5, 2025

The “Science” Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak The “Science” Behind Trump’s Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak

The government claims to have put out a rigorous report to back up its opposition to gender-affirming care. But its methods are shoddy beyond belief.

Jun 9, 2025 / Jaeyoon Park

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze US medalists, raise fists in a Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games (left). John Carlos repeats salute at a conference on September 24, 2018 (right).

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

As the 1968 Olympian turns 80, his life provides a lesson for our times: Don’t sell out.

Jun 5, 2025 / Dave Zirin

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