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In New York, Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Overturn Citizens United
Seventeen states have called for a constitutional amendment to reduce the influence of money in politics. So who鈥檚 next?
A Tough Choice for Feminist Black Lives Matter Activists
Protesting a police killing and marching in support of a man convicted of rape can pose a real dilemma when one in five women nationwide has suffered a sexual assault.
Mr. Trump Visited My Neighborhood. But He Didn鈥檛 See It
A letter to the presidential candidate after his campaign stopped in Greensboro, North Carolina.
How Bernie Sanders鈥� Revolution Can Win, Even Without Him
With a mix of anger and excitement, Bernie Sanders supporters shift focus away from the presidency and search for ways to sustain the political revolution sparked by his campaign.
Still #FeeltheBern? You鈥檙e Not Alone
Meet six people from the recent People鈥檚 Summit in Chicago coming to terms with supporting the senator鈥檚 ideas, rather than his campaign for president.
Female Migrant Farmworkers Push Back Against Machismo and Abuse in California鈥檚 Wine Country
In Sonoma County, women are coming together to support one another and advocate for the safety of undocumented fieldworkers who often work in isolation.
精东影业 Wins 4 Excellence in Journalism Awards
From a First Nation鈥檚 fight against Big Oil to Seattle鈥檚 school to prison pipeline, 精东影业 Magazine coverage was honored in this year鈥檚 SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism Contest.
As a Queer Latina, I Reject Blaming Islam: Bigotry and Homophobia Did This
After the Orlando shooting, I was afraid that people would try to pit Queer communities and Muslim communities against each other. But what I have seen is the opposite.
I鈥檓 Sticking With Sanders鈥擜nd Voting for Clinton
Bernie Sanders has the best policies. But Hillary Clinton has the chops to advance a progressive agenda鈥攊f we make her.
Do Gun Control Debates Ever Change Anything? In These Countries They Did
Three cases in which gun laws were tightened following tragic mass shootings.
Olympians Without Nations: First-Ever Team of Refugees Heads to Summer Games
With 20 million refugees worldwide, the International Olympic Committee announces a new team to make the games more inclusive for people without a nation to call home.
Boycotts Won鈥檛 Change Mississippi鈥擝ut Civil Rights History Shows Us How We Can
To fight discrimination in Mississippi, out-of-state allies should strengthen their ties to the state, not sever them.
Sanders Might Soon Be Out of the Race, But Not the Revolution
Five ways to build on the momentum of the Bernie Sanders campaign and transform American politics in ways his supporters envisioned.
Zuni Tribe Returns to Sacred Ceremony to Strengthen Community
The Southwest tribe is rebuilding sacred buildings critical for teaching Zuni youth the pueblo鈥檚 core values of community and devotion to collective prosperity.
A More Relevant and Radical Democratic Platform? Sanders Brings Veteran Activists to the Table
From Cornel West to Bill McKibben, Sanders picks some heavy-hitting social movement leaders for the Democratic National Committee.
What If Mental Health First Aid Were as Widespread as CPR? New York City鈥檚 Planning to Do It
One in every four Americans experiences mental illness, and lack of police understanding can lead to tragedy. Here鈥檚 what could happen if we were all trained to deal with depression and anxiety.
A Simple Solution to Low Voter Turnout鈥擪nock at the Front Door
In communities of color where voter turnout has historically lagged, in-person interaction seems to be the most effective fix.
Tribes Create Their Own Food Laws to Stop USDA From Killing Native Food Economies
From blue corn to bison, narrow federal food-safety codes impact tribal food systems. But advocates are writing their own food laws to preserve Native food sovereignty.
Seattle Students Call for Nationwide Awakening on Campus Racism
Seattle University students plan to sleep outside their dean鈥檚 office for as long as it takes her to resign. Will she budge?
Who鈥檚 Lobbying for Millennial Interests? Meet the 鈥淎ARP for Young People鈥�
This is the first election year with the same number of millennial voters as baby boomers. Here鈥檚 how lobbyists for young people could change our politics on prisons, climate, and student debt.
With More Americans Going Far Left (And Right), an Anti-Corporate Agenda Takes Shape
Voters hit hardest by free-trade economics are rebelling against the status quo. We can use that energy to build a powerful, grassroots movement for democracy.
When the Police Came, I Didn鈥檛 Risk Arrest. So What Was My Role at the Break Free Climate Action?
I had held at bay the question of whether I wanted to participate in direct action. But I also knew it was the heartbeat of this diverse movement.
Why Progressives Need a Strong Republican Party鈥攁nd What Republicans of Color Are Doing to Save It
A one-party democracy is no democracy at all. Meet the new generation of Republicans working to bring their party back to life and into the 21st century.
After a Century In Decline, Black Farmers Are Back And On the Rise
These Black farmers don鈥檛 stop at healthy food. They鈥檙e healing trauma, instilling collective values, and changing the way their communities think about the land.
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