What a Policy of Real Solidarity With the Syrian People Looks Like
The U.S. does not have to choose between backing the Assad regime or extremist groups. There is another choice: Syria鈥檚 homegrown pro-democracy resistance.
Social Justice
Why These Missile Strikes Won鈥檛 Make Things Better for the Syrian People
There are serious questions as to whether Trump鈥檚 bombing of the Syrian base has anything to do with protecting civilians.
The Kendall Jenner Pepsi Memes Made You a Better Person. Think About It
Those cleverly captioned photos shared on social media can spark conversations and help build empathy.
Monet Wins Tobenkin Award for Standing Rock Coverage
鈥淎t their heart, her stories were about the religious freedom, sovereignty, and human rights sought by Indigenous people everywhere.鈥�
Wildfires Are Essential: The Forest Service Embraces a Tribal Tradition
The Karuk were once denied the right to practice an ancient tradition. Now scientific and resource management circles are seeing the merits of controlled burning.
Incarcerating US: The Failings of America鈥檚 Prison System
The documentary dates the problem to the war on drugs and the establishment of mandatory minimum sentences.
Seattle Is Sixth Local Government to Sue Trump Over Threats to Sanctuary Cities
鈥淪anctuary policies are legal, and Trump鈥檚 executive order is not.鈥�
Photo Essay: These Sculptures Tell the Story of the First Japanese Americans Sent to Camps
The memorial wall is 276 feet long鈥攐ne foot for every Japanese person who lived on Bainbridge Island in 1942.
How a Faculty Fast Pushed a University to Finally Denounce Trump鈥檚 Travel Ban
In South Carolina, a university president鈥檚 middle-of-the-road response to the executive order sparked a string of campuswide resistance efforts to protect the rights of international students.
Rosie the Riveter for the 21st Century: You Dreamed, We Drew
Readers submitted their ideas for updating the classic icon. See the winning poster ideas鈥攁nd download your favorites.
Defend Democracy
Post-fascist Europe tells us exactly how to defend our democracy. From Timothy Snyder's bestselling book: "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
Signs of Revolution in a Not-Yet-Great America
Since the president sees himself foremost as a negotiator, perhaps it鈥檚 time for a negotiated revolution. Not to break us apart, but to bring us together.
The West Coast Will Determine the Fate of the Fossil Fuel Industry
All along the Pacific Coast, environmentalists are gearing up for an epic fight.
What Reproductive Rights Advocates Can Learn From Texas (Yes, Texas)
How folks in conservative states are responding鈥攁nd have been responding for years鈥攖o infringements on their civil rights.
Ethnic Studies Courses Break Down Barriers and Benefit Everyone鈥擲o Why the Resistance?
As cities incorporate curricula that deconstruct stereotypes and negative assumptions about race, advocates say everyone wins. Others argue they just promote resentment.
Make-or-Break Moment for Health Care as GOP Scrambles for 216 Votes
Trump has gone to Congress to make his case for Paul Ryan鈥檚 plan, but polls show the Affordable Care Act is still more popular.
The Superrich Have Profited From a Broken System鈥擜nd Their Money Alone Won鈥檛 Fix It
Giving back requires humility. It will be a true test of learning new skills.
How Chicago Became the First City to Make Reparations to Victims of Police Violence
The ordinance provides a meaningful model for creating reparations at the local level.
What Grace Lee Boggs Would鈥檝e Taught Activists in This Moment
Three principles to help you avoid burnout and continue working toward a better world.
Minnesota Churches Face Tough Questions in Offering Sanctuary to Immigrants
For these churches, giving protection to immigrants is no longer a matter of if, but when. And what will happen if ICE comes to their doors?
I Am Your Negro Sometimes
Poet Terrance Hayes on the James Baldwin documentary: 鈥淚t seemed, for a moment, we had come around a big bend on the racial mountain. It seemed, for a moment, we were beyond Negro.鈥�
Small-Scale Farming Could Restore America鈥檚 Rural Towns
Although many people in these struggling regions voted for the new president, his cynical answers will not bring them prosperity. But I saw what could.
5 Ways to Help Immigrants
People are turning their frustrations with the Trump administration into actions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable community members.
This Is the Real Success Story of the Affordable Care Act
Government-sponsored Medicaid and Medicare are efficient and reliable鈥攁nd already cover 36 percent of Americans.
Trying to Be a Proud Latina When People Prefer Whiteness鈥擡ven in My Mother鈥檚 Homeland
For people of color to be seen as fully American, we are often forced to denounce parts of our identities.
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