Progressive Briefing for Thursday, June 28, 2018
Americans own 40% of the world's guns, the Republican tax plan has made the U.S. debt the highest since World War II, Justice Anthony Kennedy to retire, and more.
Successful tool lending libraries force us to rethink what the public is willing to...
Spawned in the wake of World War II, tool libraries lend implements and devices and provide practical guidance to community members who can’t afford to own or store their own tools.
Unsung Resistance, from Brooklyn to Nabi Saleh
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
Russell Brand on Revolution, Fighting Inequality, Addiction, Militarized Police & Noam Chomsky
For years Russell Brand has been one of Britain’s most popular comedians, but in 2014, he also emerged as a leading voice of Britain’s political left. Hear his thoughts on the most current causes.
Students as teachers
Facing the world adults are wrecking.
Money for something… But not you!!!
How long can the hundreds of millions of us who are maybe a few paychecks away from financial crisis put up with 'Capitalism on Steroids'?
Musical “Zuccotti Park” Brings Economic Justice to New York International Fringe Festival
"Easily the liveliest of the productions, 'Zuccotti Park' follows the Occupy movement in its early inception and the many narratives that echo a 'People work their ass off and cannot pay the rent' refrain."
What Black Lives Matter activists can teach us about the pitfalls and potential of...
Interviews with 11 Black Lives Matter social media page administrators highlight the challenges of scaling grassroots activism through digital organizing.
It’s not enough to elect progressives: Movements must have a role in governing
Our work must be about building long-term, multiracial, people-powered movements around a shared agenda for racial justice and a people’s economy.
Fox News Host Sues Roger Ailes Over Sexual Harassment
"Ailes has unlawfully retaliated against Carlson and sabotaged her career because she refused his sexual advances and complained about severe and pervasive sexual harassment," the lawsuit says.