Op-Eds
We founded the Progressive Media Project in 1993 to diversify and democratize our nation’s op-ed pages. We train activists and nonprofit staff on how to write powerful op-eds. Our op-eds are distributed nationally by the Tribune News Service, reach a potential audience of 150 million readers each year, and are regularly picked up by mainstream news sites, including the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Houston Chronicle, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Charlottesville Observer, and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Our goal is to support voices that are underrepresented in the mainstream media.
Politicians Should Not Be Idolized
Praising politicians for their basic competency shows them that we do not expect any meaningful change, and care more about optics than legislative progress. Read more
Mar 3, 2021
No Shelter from the Storms
The effects of climate change on homeless people need more than a mention. Read more
Mar 2, 2021
The Hard Work of Being Poor
We aren’t poor, sick, injured and dying because of bad choices. We didn’t choose this. Read more
Feb 25, 2021
Use of Algorithms Can Perpetuate Bias
Our anti-discrimination laws must be updated to properly regulate algorithmic bias and discrimination. Read more
Feb 23, 2021
Fossil Fuels Caused the Texas Freeze
The state's fossil-fuel heavy electric power grid simply couldn’t handle the peak load. Read more
Feb 23, 2021
Conquering Hunger in the U.S.
Millions of Americans are hungry because they lack the means to pay for food. Read more
Feb 18, 2021
Schools Need More Help to Reopen Safely
Public schools need money to support students through distance learning, safely resume in-person instruction, help with students’ socio-emotional issues, and help them catch up. Read more
Feb 17, 2021
Don’t Undermine Protection for Birds
We need birds, and we need legislation that protects them. Read more
Feb 15, 2021
Rescue Our Cities and Towns
Politicians must support more progressive housing initiatives over incentives to big developers. Read more
Feb 12, 2021
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Young People, Biden and Climate Change
We have been waiting for decades for bold climate legislation that puts our future first. Read more
Feb 9, 2021
