Dear Fellow Lefties: Know Who the Real Enemy Is
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The Historical Falsehoods That Feed White Supremacy
Behind the racist slogans are historical tropes that the broader White America clings to, not just those who showed up for the “Unite the Right” protests.
Charlottesville Was Not a “Protest Turned Violent.” It Was a Planned Race Riot
Isn’t it time for the media to be honest and call white supremacists the domestic terrorists that they are?
Fight Fascism With a Dance Party
Where fascism aims to instill fear, joy is the perfect resistance.
It’s Time to Restore and Strengthen the Voting Rights Act
On the 52nd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, 31 states with histories of racial discrimination no longer have federal oversight of their voting process.
Why Police Violence Against Women of Color Stays Hidden
Data show more Black men are killed at higher rates than women, but police-misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie says that doesn’t tell the whole story.
A Former EPA Adviser on How to Push for Environmental Justice Under Trump
“In our country there are two things that move policy. One is money. The other is the power of people.”
Goodbye, Small Farmer? Investors Could Soon Own Most of American Farmland
Today, 30 percent of American farmland is owned by non-operators who lease it out to farmers. Here’s why that’s a problem.
The More Education, the Wider the Gender Pay Gap—Wait, What?
Seattle women make less than men, but especially those with advanced degrees.
Family Life Without Fossil Fuels—Slow and Satisfying
A visit to the Possibility Alliance reminded me also that the one constant of life is change.
A Manual for the New Era of Activist
Movement-building approaches from the civil rights era get a 2017 update.
Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Sequel” Could Have Gone Further
Let’s face it. The people who really need to see this film are never going to go near it.
Outdoors Lovers Vote With Their Wallets, Move $45 Million Trade Show Out of Utah
The outdoor-recreation industry delivered a big blow to Utah’s economy because of the state’s attempts to remove protections for public lands.
Standing Rock Lawsuit Started a Year Ago. Here’s Where We Are Now
A recent victory has sent the Army Corps of Engineers back to analyze the environmental justice effects of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Why We Shouldn’t Think of Climate Change as Only a “Global” Issue
While it is true that climate change is a global problem, we have power when we act locally.
The Secret to Growing More Food With Fewer Chemicals? Squirmy Soil
Over the past century, we’ve abused our soils. But recent studies suggest they can be revived to support a sustainable food system.
6 Badass Acts of Resistance Erased From History
There are entire generations of social justice activists and environmental protectors that we don’t learn about in school.
Will Democrats Finally Go Bold or Go Home?
The party’s new agenda promises to be on “the side of working people,” so why aren’t more Americans excited about it?
Medicaid Survived the Health Care Battle—Now Let’s Give It to Everyone
We should ditch employer-provided insurance. Administrative costs for Medicaid are nearly half of the cost of private sector plans. Yes, half.
What’s Next for Health Care? Confused Congress Should Look to Indian Country
Indian Health Service is a great example of health care run and managed by the government. Let’s use it to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
100 Years Ago, Black People Marched Down 5th Avenue to Declare That Black Lives Matter
The “Silent Protest Parade” was the first mass demonstration of its kind and marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history.
Eastern Europe Makes American Democracy Look Pretty Good
We have a long way to go before we lose the fight.
White People: Don’t Unfriend Your Racist Family Members—Yet
8 things to do before jumping down your uncle’s throat.
Getting Your Period Can Be a Pain. Getting It While Homeless Is Even Worse
The average woman spends $18,000 in her lifetime on menstruation-related items. But what about women who can’t afford that?
Comic: Why You Should Turn Your Yard Into a Mini-Farm
Take that lawn by the grass and grow something!
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