Justice

The real crime is that the rents are much higher than if the renter was able to afford a down payment and pay a lower price for a mortgage on the same property!

In the largest action to date to demand a $15-an-hour minimum wage, thousands of low-wage workers took to cities nationwide to fight for a living wage. The rally was a joining of Civil Rights and social justice movements forces.

Amidst ethical scrutiny, The New York Times delves into the actions of a freelancer whose social media activity casts shadows on journalistic neutrality in conflict coverage.

Congressional staffers have gained a lot of control and influence over legislation and corporate lobbyists have long understood this. Flattery and gifts have become a way for lobbyists to get what they want in terms of political gain.

From Kenya to Nepal, Gen Z movements sweeping the globe are joyfully defying authoritarianism with memes, stunts and dance videos.

Across North America and Europe, a movement is taking on the biomass industry and saving some of the world’s last intact forests.

The future of Europe is in flux, as popular movements in Greece and Spain gain power and challenge traditional economic and political systems. The global economic crisis created enormous suffering for billions around the world, but it also created an opening.

We are aware of several promising ways in which peace groups are already grappling with the imperative of renewed activism and are contemplating action in cooperation with others to counter authoritarianism and protect U.S. democracy.

Right-wing activists have made a habit of organizing in the open and galvanizing supporters to express their desire for violent confrontation.

Assess Bernie Sanders by what he can do to advance progress, not by other ideological or entrenched standards, great fears or desperate hopes. Sanders offers progressives the best way not to "waste time" this season.