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.
No, We Can’t ‘Go Back’ to Asia
No matter the political climate, U.S.-born Chinese people are often not recognized as “real” Americans. Read more
Apr 9, 2021
Biden Must Take Action on PFAS
The widespread presence of forever chemicals is a national crisis that demands action at the federal level. Read more
Apr 7, 2021
George Floyd and the Opioid Crisis
Derek Chauvin's defense team is attempting to blame George Floyd’s struggle with opioids for causing his death. Read more
Apr 5, 2021
Vaccine Passport Idea Deserves Support
Biden, who inherited a disastrous vaccine roll-out plan from the previous administration, must now consider concrete, nationwide plans to transition into a safe, new normal. Read more
Mar 31, 2021
Listen to Workers on COVID-19
When workplaces become coronavirus hotspots, the virus spreads to our neighborhoods and communities. Read more
Mar 25, 2021
Tax Wealth to Fix the Nation’s Woes
Members of the billionaire class have used their clout to rig the economy in their favor. Read more
Mar 22, 2021
Don’t Let Hospital CEOs Shut Down Care
Hospital corporations decide where, how, and if someone can be treated if they are sick or injured. Read more
Mar 19, 2021
Pass HR-1 to Protect Democracy
The For the People Act would do away with our Big Money-biased campaign finance system. Read more
Mar 18, 2021
Disabled People and COVID-19
As the United States lifts COVID-19 restrictions, disabled people are reminded that the country views us as disposable. Read more
Mar 15, 2021
Justice for Immigrants in Detention
As we settle into a new presidency, we must ensure that early promises of immigrant reform are brought to fruition. Read more
Mar 11, 2021