Striking West Virginia teachers revive a proud labor heritage
After nine days on strike, the teachers won!
The soaring cost of US child care, in 5 charts
This spike in costs has broad implications, including leading fewer families to have children.
The roots of police violence in Chicago: How cops have targeted communities of color...
"It’s been part of the culture, along with the code of silence, along with the systemic racism that is so prevalent in the Chicago Police Department."
Media can’t quit ‘Trump supporters support Trump’ stories
As we hurtle into coverage of a presidential election that is still over a year away, media have returned to their timeworn...
Taking down the statue
This attack on Fraser’s work comes in the midst of a nation-wide movement to tear down statues which desecrate the history of blacks and Native Americans.
Millions mark international Women’s Day as pandemic deepens inequality, violence around the world
We hear voices from protests in the Philippines, Mexico and Guatemala in a year where women have been disproportionately impacted by rising poverty, unemployment and violence during the pandemic.
Top 6 ways our world changed in 2021
It is time to look back at 2021 and consider the most consequential developments.
Protesters take net neutrality issue to FCC chair’s home
Pai needs to be personally protested because he comes to the FCC with a personal agenda.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, October 12
Law students launch nationwide strike against illegitimate justice, Chinese intel officer arrested and charged with economic espionage, Enbridge Pipeline explosion forces First Nations community to flee, and more.
Good news: Straight people don’t need a parade
Straight pride is already well-represented in everything from children’s books to rom-coms to music videos.