Why We Must Fight to Free Political Prisoners in 2022
As we enter 2022, many activists from BLM and other movements face years in prison. We must build a movement to demand their freedom, both to protect those specific people…
Three Reasons to Be Hopeful in 2022
This year could still see big changes for the better. Here’s how.
2021 in Review: The Only Way Out is Through
While we celebrate this year’s strikes, we should be sober about how few they still were.
The Oligarchy’s Ultimate Political Weapon (Video)
The oligarchy uses cynicism as a political weapon to make it seem like issues such as climate change and social justice are impossible.
A Project for Survival in These United States
Lifting from the bottom so everyone can rise.
More Than 100,000 Take to Streets on Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
On Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, over 100,000 people marched through Glasglow while 300 other demonstrations around the world took place simultaneously, all calling for climate justice.
Ten Years Later: Lessons for Today from the Occupy Movement
The Occupy Movement, which took place ten years ago to demonstrate social resistance to harmful systematic policies and practices around the world, has a tremendous impact that is still being…
Over 500 Scholars Launch Fightback Against Israel Lobby’s Antisemitism Smear of UK Academics
The question, raised by the petition and letter of complaint, is whether universities like Glasgow will continue to submit to such attacks on academic life under the cover of false…
Every Other Tuesday with Mort Sahl
The legendary standup comedian Mort Sahl died at his home Tuesday in Mill Valley at age 94. Prior to his relocation to northern California in 2008, he and I would…
Years of Local Opposition Defeats PennEast Pipeline
Opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey cheer "cancellation of this unneeded, dangerous fracked gas pipeline."
How Chevron Used the Legal System and the FBI to Target Whistle-Blowing Lawyer Steven Donziger
"I'm being prosecuted by a Chevron law firm that has locked me up, deprived me of my liberty," Donziger says.
Enough Is Enough: Antifa Attacks Reporter in Portland
Antifa's influence may be exaggerated, but it's not a mythical Snuffleupagus, either, as they showed in attacking reporter Maranie Staab this past weekend.
Cori Bush, Progressive Lawmakers and Activists Hailed for New CDC Eviction Moratorium
Reacting to news of the moratorium, Rep. Bush tweeted, "Today, our movement moved mountains."
Sen. Manchin’s Energy Bill Draws Fire From Climate Justice Advocates
Yet again, a climate measure pushed by a politician as a step in the right direction is found to be full of serious problems.
Pipeline Company Files $15 Billion Claim Against U.S. for Canceled Keystone XL
TC Energy Corporation filed for compensation under a free trade provision that allows investors to sue governments if they impede profits.