Progressive Perspectives, formerly the Progressive Media Project, was launched in 1993 to help 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, and reach a potential audience of 150 million readers each year. Our op-eds are regularly picked up by dozens of small papers as well as by mainstream news sites including the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, the Los Angeles Times, and the Miami Herald. Our goal is to support voices that are underrepresented in the mainstream media.
Destroying Encampments Isn’t a Solution to Houselessness
The punishment of unhoused people has devastating consequences. Instead, we need to expand affordable housing and keep people in their homes. Read more
Sep 13, 2024
We Can’t Fix Health Care If We’re Not Talking About It
The U.S. is the only industrialized country that doesn't provide universal health care. Our leaders need to address that—and make coverage more accessible. Read more
Sep 10, 2024
Why Aren’t We Talking About America’s Retirement Crisis?
We need to take care of our older Americans. It's time to tackle elder poverty and the retirement crisis head on. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
Workers Are Bearing the Brunt of Extreme Heat
It's time to implement heat safety standards and protect workers from the scorching temperatures induced by climate change. Read more
Aug 29, 2024
Why ‘No Taxes on Tips’ Won’t Help Most Workers
This policy shift will likely just help the wealthy. Instead, we need to raise the federal minimum wage and end the subminimum wage for tipped workers. Read more
Aug 26, 2024
Why I’m Taking my Ph.D. Out of the United States
America risks losing a highly skilled workforce due to its inability to agree on meaningful immigration reform Read more
Aug 20, 2024
Sugary Drinks Make Our Water Crisis Worse
The production, promotion, and consumption of sugary beverages have lasting health and environmental consequences. It's time we add them to the climate change conversation. Read more
Aug 13, 2024
More People Need To Know That Abortion Is Health care
Abortion access is not just a hot button issue—it is crucial to women’s health. Read more
Aug 12, 2024
I Helped Organize An Architect's Union
Here's how designers can build a stronger labor movement. Read more
Aug 10, 2024