Are Americans Ready to Strike?
This past October, women in Poland used a mass strike to stop an abortion ban. Organizers in the U.S. are looking to similar tactics in Europe to show the Trump administration they mean business.
Democracy
Black Communities, not Trump Executive Orders, Will End “Carnage”
In Chicago and Detroit, citizens already are protecting their neighborhoods from violence. If the president wants to send in help, they say, he can start with education, housing, and justice.
The “Indivisible” Movement’s Key Strategy: Focus on Your Own Members of Congress
The Indivisible Guide was put online by former congressional staffers to give both Republicans and Democrats an effective way to resist Trump policies. So far, 6,000 local groups have registered.
This Is a Wake-Up Call to Take Back Our Democracy
Other countries’ citizens revel in their democratic elections and wonder why U.S. voters didn’t turn out against a potential dictator.
The Carbon Tax Debate Isn’t Going Away. What Would the Ideal Bill Look Like?
After opposing a Washington state carbon tax in November, climate justice advocates are setting the stage for a more thorough initiative to address both climate change and inequality.
If Trump Makes It One Year Without Impeachment, Then Let’s Talk Supreme Court Nominees
For the sake of our judiciary—and democracy—Congress should slow down and consider a one-year presidential probation.
San Francisco’s Historic Tenderloin May Become World’s First Official Trans District
New legislation designates six blocks as the Compton’s Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual District to help protect vulnerable residents and preserve cultural history.
Letters to a Young Muslim: Raising a Son to Understand the Pull of Extremism
Diplomat Omar Saif Ghobash wants to challenge rigid interpretations of what it means to be a good Muslim in the modern world.
Trump’s Coup Attempt Requires Us to Rise Above Position and Party
In the chaos of Trump’s first three weeks in office, we can see a frighteningly coherent agenda—and a national and global emergency.
Trump Is Escalating Attacks on Those He Can’t Control
The judiciary, the press, and states like California are major centers of resistance that hold independent power.
In Defense of Standing Rock Reporter Jenni Monet—and All Journalists
If you’ve valued our Standing Rock coverage over the months, tell the Morton County State’s Attorney to drop all charges against Monet. Journalism is not a crime.
To My Fellow Climate Scientists: Be Human, Be Brave, Speak Truth
With climate deniers sweeping into the White House, it’s time for scientists on the front lines of climate change to speak from the heart.
Seattle Just Divested Billions From Wells Fargo Over Dakota Access Pipeline
Minneapolis and others are ready to follow.
The Scramble for Women’s Health-Care Coverage in the Time of Trump
The time to obtain contraceptives is now.
What Makes America Great? Artists Resist Trump With 100 Days of Posters
The progressive agenda over the next four years will be hard-won—and heavily illustrated—if the past few weeks are any indication.
6 States With Criminal Justice Reform Wins to Celebrate
In Oregon, incarcerated women stay connected with their children through special visitations and virtual parent-teacher conferences.
University of California Next In Line To Dump Wells Fargo Contracts
The UC system is severing $475 million in contracts with Wells Fargo over, among other things, the bank’s ties to private prison corporations.
How to Help Immigrant and Muslim Neighbors
People are turning their frustrations with the Trump administration into actions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable community members.
How Neighbors Turned Unused Buildings into a Thriving Community Hub
As rents rise and independent businesses in Minneapolis lose their leases to large national chains, a first-of-its-kind co-op found a solution.
Detroit’s Massive Muslim Community Looks for Allies in the Trump Era
Fifty-five percent of Americans know very little or nothing at all about Islam, but this group wants to change that.
Changing Hearts and Opening Minds—It Happens When We Listen
We can start difficult conversations by speaking from the heart and sharing our wish for a world where everyone is safe and free.
Winona LaDuke on New Ways to Keep Pipelines Out of the Great Lakes
The surge of formal opposition to tar sands and fracked oil pipelines shows how Standing Rock resistance has emboldened Great Lakes tribes.
A 10-Point Plan to Stop Trump—And Make Gains in Justice and Equality
The first step? Recognize that we represent the majority.
Amid “Muslim Ban” Chaos, Van Jones Sends in His Love Army
Lawyers and protestors took action: “Nobody’s going to fight alone.”
Harry Potter Is Relevant to Fighting Trump—But Not The Way You Think
How to adapt the fictional lessons of the Harry Potter universe to a real-life Voldemort.
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