How Lawyer Moms Mobilized for Immigrant Justice
When Trump signed the “Muslim ban,” lawyer Tahmina Watson recruited a small army to provide free legal aid to immigrants. Then came the family separation policy.
Democracy
How to Stop a Coup
While keeping people focused on a strong, robust election process is a must, we also must prepare for the worst.
Can Kentucky Slip Its Industry Ties to Save Its Climate?
There’s a growing environmental movement in Kentucky, and more leaders than ever are speaking the language of sustainability.
‘2020 Really Belongs to Us’: The Youth Climate Movement Rallies Around the Election
The Sunrise Movement and progressive allies are applying new strategies to turn out young voters—and to convince parents to pull the lever for Democrats.
What’s the Future of the Carbon Tax?
A tax on CO2 emissions was long seen as a critical tool for tackling climate change. But it may be time for something bigger.
Generation Z Is Voting on Climate Change in 2020
Young voters are intimately aware that they will be forced to bear the full effects of climate change—and they’re voting with that in mind.
Can We Undo Trump’s Environmental Damage?
American climate policy can be salvaged, but environmentalists say action has to be swift and sweeping.
Vanessa Nakate: America Needs to Lead on Climate Change
The 23-year-old Ugandan climate activist explains what the U.S. election will mean for the future of the planet.
Black Voters Know Climate Justice Is Racial Justice
If climate activists invest in Black voters leading up to the election, they could be a crucial voting bloc in November.
Democrats Need to Be Pressured on Climate, Too
A first-time voter explains why this election is our opportunity to lead on the climate crisis—locally, nationally, and globally.
Vote Like the Planet Depends on It—Because It Does
Four more years of Trump’s anti-environmental policies will make it too late to change course. So come November, let’s turn this ship around.
A New Supreme Court Nominee Before the Election May Spark a Crisis of Legitimacy
With Trump and Senate Republicans planning to push through a successor to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it’s an open question if American democracy can survive.
The Power of Inclusive, Intergenerational Climate Activism
The energy and intersectionality of youth along with the experience and engagement of elders are putting climate issues at the forefront of the 2020 elections.
Where the Election Can Go Badly—And What We Can Do About It
It starts with knowing how we actually elect a president, and what your vote really means.
Where the Post Office Goes, So Goes America
Trump’s war on the post office is primarily about cheating to win re-election. But it’s also part of the Republican Party’s long-term plan to destroy government.
What Women’s Suffrage Owes to Indigenous Culture
The example of gender equality in Haudenosaunee society gave 19th-century White women some big ideas.
Lack of Leadership Worsened the Pandemic, Not Young People
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, politicians from both parties are scapegoating youth—just as they’ve done before with crime and drugs.
Young Black Voters May Be the Key to a Biden Victory—If They Vote For Him
Surveys show that, rather than reflexively voting Democratic, young Black voters are pessimistic any Democrat can make a difference.
Kamala Harris and the Legacy of Black Women Running for President
Shirley Chisholm and other Black women have set their eyes on the Oval Office for 50 years. Now it’s within reach.
Biden Still Needs to Earn Our Vote
Earning the vote of Black American voters requires acknowledgment of our issues and proposed solutions in front of every audience—not just those flooded with Black faces. Without it, Trump can win.
The Next Election Is About the Next 10,000 Years
Dramatic climate action is critical because we’re about to cross tipping points that are not reversible.
The Secret to Corporate Power
Campaign finance is part of the problem, but have you heard of the “capital strike”?
SCOTUS: Trump Is Not Above the Law
We still likely won’t see his tax returns before the election, but the rule of law scored a win today.
The SCOTUS Electoral College Decision Is a Vote for the Status Quo
Electors thought they could vote their consciences in 2016. The Supreme Court just said “no.”
History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
What drives change isn’t majority opinion. It’s the ability of key participants to disrupt the system.
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