Despite roadblocks, the “Squad” has pushed progressive legislation, scrutinized the powerful, and changed the conversation around who gets to hold political power.
Democracy
The senior U.S. senator from West Virginia harks back to a time when Democrats embraced working class values and looked to local leaders.
Democrats don’t seem too worried about the current Republican war on voting rights. They should be.
If we want to bridge political divides, we can start by being mindful of the words we use.
Arizona activists fighting voter suppression at home join a freedom ride reminiscent of the civil rights era.
Anti-democratic voter suppression bills are sweeping the country, taking aim at many of the methods that supported record turnout in the 2020 election.
We shouldn’t reach out to the other side just for the sake of talk or “unity.” We need to build a safe and just society for all of us.
Organization, outreach, money, and meeting people where they are is the key to changing political winds.
When a winter storm knocked out water service to tens of thousands of Mississippi residents, it was Black families that were hit hardest—and who organized their own relief efforts.
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, countless deaf women fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
The long struggle to secure voting rights enters a new stage, as Republicans across the country try to strip protections from state laws.
In an effort to counteract displacement in racially diverse neighborhoods, Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative invests in community-led projects that aim to keep longtime residents in their neighborhoods.
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