Federal judge grants stay against Trump’s immigration ban
“This executive order runs contrary to really our most fundamental constitutional rights and human values in this country.”
600+ water protectors facing criminal charges unlikely to receive fair trials
“It appears that the state's strategy is to simply delay discovery, charge people based on collective action and not individual acts which can be established by admissible evidence, and then hope for a conviction from a jury overwhelmingly biased towards law enforcement and the state.”
Searching for peace in a troubled world
It sounds like a platitude, but it’s the simple and urgent truth: we must learn to live peacefully together.
From faith to action: Fossil fuel divestment more vital than ever
Insuring a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy must remain a global priority.
Mexico in revolt: What the ‘Gasolinazo’ can teach us about protest
We must also be wary of so-called liberals who want to coopt our movements for their own personal and political gain only to ignore our voices once in power.
From red hats to pink hats: The awkward morning after
“I'm here to empower my daughters because I have marched these streets many many times ... and now I need to teach the next generation to do the same.”
Scientists are fighting back against Trump
It seems that President Trump has provided a huge wake-up call for scientists.
The battle is joined: Lessons of the 2017 California Democratic ADEMs
Our collective victory will be rooted in our local communities.
Bernie vows to stop Trump from reviving Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines
“I will do everything I can to stop Keystone XL and DAPL.”
A progressive response to Trump’s inaugural
It takes creativity to fashion an effective strategy that would restore democratic power to all people equally.