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.
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Nuclear Fallout Victims Need More Help
Our government has never been forthcoming about what radioactive fallout did to the folks living under those clouds. Read more
Sep 22, 2021
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We Must Act Now on Climate Change
We don’t have another decade to implement these measures and meet the 2050 goal. The climate window simply won’t allow it. Read more
Sep 20, 2021
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Gun Lobby Pulls Trigger on Nominee
The gun lobby spends its money spreading the idea of a stark divide between “anti-gun” people and gun owners, who are its members. It’s a myth. Read more
Sep 16, 2021
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My Young Friends in Afghanistan
Our wars of choice were waged against people who meant us no harm. We must choose, now, to lay aside the cruel futility of our forever wars. Read more
Sep 13, 2021
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The Fight for Democracy in Texas
Together, Texas's three bills represent dramatic incursions on the basic rights to vote, bodily integrity, and public safety. Read more
Sep 9, 2021
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Texas Law Highlights the Urgency of the Fight for Reproductive Rights
With the draconian abortion law that just took effect in Texas, this horrific treatment of pregnant people may now actually be something I witness in my lifetime. How is that possible? Read more
Sep 7, 2021
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Bias Against Muslims Must End
The logic is: If you are sufficiently Muslim, you are sufficiently guilty. Read more
Sep 3, 2021
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Let’s Honor Labor Day by Protecting Workers
It’s not too late for President Biden to follow through with his promise to America’s essential workers. Read more
Sep 2, 2021
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We Must End the Housing Crisis
Communities need to expand the supply of local homeownership and permanently affordable rental housing, owned by nonprofits and community housing authorities. Read more
Aug 31, 2021
