Monday, May 6, 2024

The banality of evocation

Perhaps in 2020, the best monuments to the fight for women’s rights — for all our rights — may look nothing like what most of us would imagine.

Can social movements realign America’s political parties to win big change?

Groups such as Sunrise and Justice Democrats are reviving the old idea of realignment, with hopes of provoking new political transformations.

How community schools are helping a hard-hit city dig out of tough times

Rocked by vanishing industries and charter school expansions, Erie public schools are fighting back with a “transformative” education approach.

Morning news’s embarrassing response to net neutrality vote

The flagship morning news shows on broadcast and cable news covered net neutrality for less than four minutes combined.

Role of youth in the coming transformation

These crises are coming to a head and provide the environment for transformational changes, if we act.

A killing at Donkey Creek

Jimmy Smith-Kramer, a basketball legend on the Quinault Nation reservation, was 20 when he was mowed down by a white man in a pickup truck. The decision not to charge a hate crime, and recent talk of a plea deal, has re-opened ancient wounds.

How to cover a revolution

The mainstream political press had all but ignored Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her groundbreaking campaign.

Fox’s Brian Kilmeade calls for armed worshipers after California synagogue mass shooting

Kilmeade: "I think you have to go ready to defend yourself, ready to defend the congregation who are going there."

Chicago police have a serious problem with pointing guns at children

Police in Chicago are using excessive force, leaving children and families traumatized.