Peace and Justice

Occupy Wall Street on the Waterfront
by Madeline Ostrander
Dec 14, 2011
This week, protesters from Anchorage to Los Angeles coordinated a convtroversial mass effort to shut down the West Coast’s ports, “hitting Wall Street where it hurts the most.”
What’s Next for the New People Power?
by Immanuel Wallerstein
Dec 09, 2011
Immanuel Wallerstein: Worldwide social justice movements are developing their second wind.
Ai-jen Poo: Organizing Labor—With Love
by Mark Engler
Nov 29, 2011
The YES! Breakthrough 15: Battling for those on the economic bottom rung—domestic workers.
In Defense of Diplomacy
by Stephen Zunes
Nov 23, 2011
New legislation would make all diplomatic contact with Iran illegal. Stephen Zunes explains why we need to keep the lines of communication open.
Creativity Blossoms in the Great Migration
by Lily Yeh
Nov 18, 2011
On the industrial outskirts of Beijing, the transient children of the world’s largest migration taught artist Lily Yeh about finding healing and rootedness in creative power.
Lessons of a Police Chief: Militarized Policing Is a Mistake
by Norm Stamper
Nov 16, 2011
From his experience overseeing Seattle’s infamous crackdown on WTO protesters years ago, Norm Stamper knows exactly what police should not do.
An Interfaith Occupation
by Adam DeRose
Nov 11, 2011
The Occupy movement is bringing deep moral questions that many religions confront to the forefront of national conversation. How faith groups are joining in.
Military Resistance a Strong Brew
by Dean Paton
Nov 11, 2011
Near the gates of Fort Lewis, anti-war veterans serve up support and solidarity (along with double-tall lattes) to their friends in uniform.
Grounds for Resistance
Nov 01, 2011
Video: Veteran-run coffee houses give service personnel a place to express their frustrations and find help outside the military.
A Story of Slavery and Freedom in Florida's Tomato Fields
Nov 01, 2011
Video: A short documentary shows a side of tomatoes few people ever see or think about.
Inside Occupy Oakland
by Dan Archer
Oct 27, 2011
This week, police closed down Occupy Oakland, arresting dozens. Comics journalist Dan Archer visited the encampment before the raid to meet the people behind the occupation.
Women Farmers Feed the World
by Christa Hillstrom
Oct 22, 2011
In Africa, women’s resistance to the new Green Revolution shows that the question of agricultural sustainability is also a question of equality.
People We Love: Hilton Kelley
Oct 20, 2011
A local hero steps up to help save the environment and his community.
People We Love: JR
Oct 20, 2011
A former street artist makes art for humanity.
The Tricks of the Trade Deals
by Kristen Beifus, Christa Hillstrom
Oct 11, 2011
Three new agreements are predicted to kill jobs and solidify corporate power. It's our turn to have a say in how we trade.