Dialogue: Women’s March leaders on anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism & more
Teresa Shook, one of the founders of the Women’s March movement, called for the removal of the four national co-chairs and accused them of allowing “anti-Semitism, anti-LBGTQIA sentiment and hateful, racist rhetoric to become a part of the platform.”
What makes our lives matter?
To improve our society, we need to study ways in which individuals can be satisfied that their lives matter and in which the society agrees.
The kind of heroes we need to actually save the planet
Collectively, we can embody a new type of hero that challenges mainstream iconography.
How corporate food monopolies caused the baby formula scandal
The fact that a handful of companies produce the majority of our food means that small disruptions will have big impacts. This time the impacts are borne by American babies.
Scotland Yard investigating sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein has reportedly entered rehab in an attempt to lighten his sentence in the face of multiple impending international sexual assault and rape investigations.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 19
Trump slams door on refugees, China sets tariffs on U.S. goods, Kavanaugh accuser goes into hiding after threats, and more.
Will the new crimes against humanity treaty protect women and LGBTI persons?
It’s time for the international community to take a stand. A new treaty could affect people’s rights for generations to come.
Standing Rock’s surprising legacy: A push for public banks
A public bank is an institution owned by a governmental body, funded with taxpayer money, and mandated to serve the public interest.
“The next step is the Kremlin”: Why Moscow protests have Putin’s government worried
Up to 60,000 protesters gathered Saturday in Moscow in the largest demonstration Russia has witnessed in years.
Big business won’t save us from itself
Nearly 200 CEOs have signed a pledge to “do better” than serving their own greed. How? They won’t say.









