
Wisconsin-based journalist Erik Gunn writes about subjects that include Work, Faith, the Land, and the City, and is a frequent contributor to The Progressive.
Wisconsin-based journalist Erik Gunn writes about subjects that include Work, Faith, the Land, and the City, and is a frequent contributor to The Progressive.
Locals in one of America’s poorest cities are pioneering efforts to hold major developers to their promises. Read more
Less visible, but no less vocal than anti-abortion groups, are religiously-grounded defenders of strong and expansive reproductive rights Read more
“We don’t believe in helicopter leadership.” Read more
The Poor People’s Campaign heads into the future with a robust agenda. Read more
Instead of gloom, Bryce and his supporters seemed to exude an air of gritty resolve. Read more
An unlikely coalition of supporters want a working man in Paul Ryan's seat. Read more
Under Trump, the National Labor Relations Board is facing an unprecedented attack. Read more
A new worker struggle is building—and it's predominantly made up of women. Read more
Yeah, it’s uncomfortable, but Reverend Rob Lee says there’s a right and wrong side to history, and he knows which side to be on. Read more
Religious leaders are at the forefront of the Trump opposition. Read more
Barber is a man with a mission. He previously led the “Moral Mondays” movement, a broad coalition of people engaged in human rights struggles. Now, he’s helping to create a “reengagement” of Martin Luther King’s “Poor People's Campaign.” Read more
As the election of Donald Trump has emboldened white supremacists, others are showing the way to resist the hate. Read more
“Despite Trump’s election and despite Jeff Sessions being the Attorney General, I see the community momentum for decarceration and rethinking the criminal justice system is still very vibrant.” Read more
“Courts have no problem if I stand up and say I want the death penalty. But call for mercy, and I feel like an enemy of the state.” Read more
"Our deepest concern is to use our trial to put the death penalty on trial." Read more
A native of Tennessee, Claiborne calls on Christians, especially Evangelicals, to turn toward a practice of nonviolence, social justice, and solidarity with the poor. Alabama, pay attention. Read more
Racine teachers find ways to get their voice back. Read more
A new sheriff in town? The controversial Milwaukee County Sheriff is headed for a high level position in Trump's Department of Homeland Security. Here's why that's not good. Read more
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