How Young People Became Politically Powerful and Won the Vote
It took a long time, and a lot of activism. But the shift in public opinion wasn’t led by legislators or think tanks or journalists. It was led by young people.
Democracy
California Decision Aims to End Aggressive Policing in Schools
And it offers a blueprint for reforming other districts that suffer from overpolicing.
How Disaster Movies Reflect Political Extremism—But Now It’s Getting a Little Real
You get to practice looking at the abyss and ask yourself: Would you be one of the good people?
Capitalism vs. Socialism Is a False Choice
We need true democracy if we’re to halt the slide into self-extinction.
Sometimes “Fake News” Is Just What We Need
When firmly grounded in truth, mischief-making can be an effective tool to generate valuable public discourse.
Abrams Counters Trump With a Compelling Vision for America
A clear alternative to the prevailing nihilism followed the president’s State of the Union address.
Confronting the Great American Myth
The founders of the United States have the society they wanted—one that keeps people like them in power.
Epic Graphic Novel “Berlin” Depicts the Rise of Fascism
An excerpt from Jason Lutes’ decades-in-the-making book, with distinct echoes of our current political climate.
The Green New Deal: Movements (Finally) Get Visionary Again
It’s bold, it’s inclusive. And Ocasio-Cortez and the young generation behind it understand that economic power needs to be met by people power.
Ocasio-Cortez Was Not at Davos, and That Means More Than You Think
What does a Donkey Kong fundraiser have to do with the annual gathering of the world’s elite capitalists in Davos? They both mark a cultural turning point.
Cincinnati Neighborhoods Cross Cultural Divides With Storytelling
Cincy Stories gives people a platform to share their stories and build connections.
Healthy Food Just Got a Big Boost in the New Farm Bill
A program that doubles the spending power for food stamp recipients who buy fresh produce just got more funding.
Why You Couldn’t Find Big Media Coverage of Haaland and Davids
Time has run out to convince colonized newsrooms that Indigenous issues and perspectives are necessary to the national narrative.
Standing Rock’s Surprising Legacy: A Push for Public Banks
The effort to divest from Wall Street—and stop environment-killing projects gained momentum after the historic pipeline protest. Here’s what a city needs, and could gain, from municipal banking.
How This Year’s Struggles Set Us Up for a Bold, Hopeful 2019
Our fragile democracy needs the will of the people to protect it, but the events of 2018 prove that Americans are up to the challenge.
2,200 Women Who Ran for Office in 2018 Lost. What’s Next for Them?
A record number of female candidates won in the 2018 midterm elections. Even more lost. But defeat isn’t the end for most.
Wealth and inequality | Local power | Sustainable food and farming | Indigenous lands | Native rights
10 Podcasts That Every Social Justice Nerd Should Listen To
These shows inspire, teach, advocate, and provoke.
Why Universal Basic Income Is Not the Solution We Think It Is
The racial wealth gap is real. But a guaranteed income is not going to fix it.
How First-Time Voters Led Change in a Deep-Red State
Election night’s most surprising Democratic victory defies the trend of a growing urban-rural chasm.
Indian Country Moves to Secure Voting Rights
Activists among tribes want to rally the Native vote. Because when they show up to the polls, they’ve shown significant political power.
Here’s Enough Money to Pay Off All Millennials’ Student Debt
The largest intergenerational wealth transfer ever is on its way.
The Biggest Winner This Year: Democracy
Voters targeted corruption in government in both red and blue states.
Progressives Are Pushing Economic Democracy. Democrats Need to Listen
The U.S. doesn’t have a problem of economic scarcity. The problem is unequal power.
Flipping the House Is Nice, But the Real Power Is Local
Record turnout in the midterm elections shows there’s a strong desire for change. Here’s where it’s happening.
“We Are Still Here”: Native Americans Win a Voice in Government
In light of important midterm election wins, two Native journalists revisit the influence of Indigenous peoples on democracy through the ages.
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