Why activists need art to create social change
The authors of a new book on artistic activism discuss the importance of fighting on the terrain of popular culture to reach a mass audience.
Ukraine’s secret weapon may prove to be civilian resistance
Unarmed Ukrainians changing road signs, blocking tanks and confronting the Russian military are showing their bravery and strategic brilliance.
EPA to allow minors to be exposed to highly toxic pesticides
Unfortunately, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt will continue to side with industry interests over science and citizen health.
Two police officers charged with illegally selling more than 100 guns
The ATF previously issued a memorandum to Southern California police chiefs warning that sales of illegal firearms have become an “emerging problem” for officers.
Corporations have been salivating over this SCOTUS decision
"If agencies are stripped of their power to regulate, the big losers will be the American public."
What will generative AI mean for the racial wealth gap?
Big technological shifts have a history of keeping Black and other marginalized groups at or near the bottom of economic opportunities. Will this time be different?
Why Black Lives Don’t Matter To The NRA
Two gun owners were killed this week, but don't expect outrage from the National Rifle Association.
Women’s March determined to disrupt Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, dozens arrested
“Women are disrupting this hearing today because our lives are at risk."
South Carolina prisoners were left in cells as Florence descended. Why weren’t they evacuated?
Prisoners were instead put to work behind bars making sandbags to prepare for the storm’s arrival.
Welcome to Your Delusional Democracy
Better to choose to make American democracy great again by standing up to a corrupt system.