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News from the front lines of progressive grassroots politics.
Pride, Prejudice, and the Politics of Being Poor
Two new books explore the untapped political power of impoverished white people in America. Read more
Oct 28, 2024
‘The Deciders’ and the Challenges of Class Consciousness
A new film follows an ambitious political organizing effort as residents of Whiteville, North Carolina fight for economic justice. Read more
Oct 25, 2024
Weapons of Mass Distraction
The GOP exploits Black Republicans to cover for its own racism. Read more
Oct 25, 2024
Support Is Rising for Puerto Rican Independence
Statehood and sovereignty are now tied in surveys of public opinion. Read more
Oct 24, 2024
The Voting Bloc Candidates Overlook
Why aren’t the presidential contenders courting people with disabilities? Read more
Oct 23, 2024
Israel’s War on the World
The United States must stop supplying weapons and obstructing international efforts to save lives and resolve the crisis. Read more
Oct 22, 2024
Midwest Dispatch: Popular Sovereignty Won’t Save Us
From the Civil War to this year’s election, popular sovereignty has been used to suppress the will of the people. Read more
Oct 22, 2024
Inside the Evangelical Voter’s Mind: Understanding Trump’s Enduring Appeal
Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans’ worldview aligns with the evangelical mindset. Read more
Oct 21, 2024
Why Do So Many Immigrants Come From Mexico?
Behind the disinformation around the border, there’s a reason so many immigrants come to the United States from Mexico. Read more
Oct 21, 2024
The Dark Side of Crowdfunding
Tech companies are leveraging the misery of Palestinian war victims for their own profit. Read more
Oct 19, 2024
Stitching Together Family and Activism in a Graphic History
A new graphic memoir looks at the rise of progressive unionism in the garment industry. Read more
Oct 18, 2024
‘We Need to Speak Out and Speak Loud’: Communities of Color Battle Targeted Disinformation
Disinformation has become an especially powerful threat during election years. Experts say immigrant communities and people of color are particular targets. Read more
Oct 18, 2024
Immigrants Have Always Made Baseball Better
As the World Series nears, ballplayers should be speaking out in favor of fair treatment for immigrants. Read more
Oct 18, 2024
Why Do We Lie About Immigrants?
Throughout U.S. history we have conjured up bogus reasons to hate and fear new arrivals. Read more
Oct 17, 2024
What is an ‘Opportunity Economy’?
The economy ranks as the most important issue in this election. What does Kamala Harris’s plan offer? Read more
Oct 17, 2024
Red Alert: Muckraker Greg Palast Uncovers How Trump Plots to Do It Again
A film review of Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen Read more
Oct 16, 2024
No Country for Black Men
Not even leaders like Obama and Harris are willing to take a stand up against killing even those who are innocent. Read more
Oct 15, 2024
Trump Deploys Anti-Disability Rhetoric Once Again
The former President’s repeated insults against disabled people make it clear how he really sees us. Read more
Oct 15, 2024
Chrystul Kizer Should Remind Us All of the Importance of Preventing Human Trafficking
A young woman’s story highlights the inequity of the legal system. Read more
Oct 14, 2024
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Private-sector investments in the green transition are plagued by climate and labor risks. Read more
Oct 14, 2024