People Power From South Korea to Syria
After two major political earthquakes, the question is: How can we protect democracy in South Korea and usher in democracy in Syria?
Democratic reforms
Can Ben Wikler Rebuild the Democratic Party?
After multiple Democrat losses, the internal party elections for the chair of the Democratic National Committee are a bellwether about its future direction.
What If 16-Year-Olds Could Vote?
A growing number of U.S. municipalities are making it possible for minors to vote.
What Is Progress 2025?
In response to Project 2025’s regressive political agenda, YES! has launched this hub for the big ideas—and grassroots methods—that offer solutions for democracy.
How to Save Democracy From the Supreme Court
In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling granting former president Donald Trump immunity from prosecution, Lisa Graves explains what‘s at stake.
Addressing America’s Political Amnesia
Have voters forgotten about the slide toward fascism precipitated by Trump? Journalist Tara McGowan sounds the alarm.
How Disabled Voters Are Accessing Democracy
The vast majority of U.S. polling locations are not fully accessible. Disability justice activists are working to change that.
Veterans Against Trump Call for Democratic Reforms
As Trump itches to return to the White House, how tenuous is U.S. democracy three years after the attack on the Capitol?
A Remedy for Corruption on the High Court
Justice Clarence Thomas’s newly revealed dealings likely broke the law. Amid calls for his resignation are demands to expand the court.
The Rise of Indigenous Candidates Raises Awareness of Key Issues
Indigenous values helped shape American democracy, and now they’re helping increase Native representation.
Collective Bargaining for the Workplace and Democracy
Rubynell Walker-Barbee shares her story of service workers organizing in Georgia.
Does the Supreme Court’s Power Pose a Threat to Its Legitimacy?
A court seen as becoming increasingly politicized in ways unpopular to the majority of Americans risks decades of reputational damage.
How Women of Color in Congress Are Pushing a Grassroots Agenda
Despite roadblocks, the “Squad” has pushed progressive legislation, scrutinized the powerful, and changed the conversation around who gets to hold political power.
Riding to Protect Voting Rights
Arizona activists fighting voter suppression at home join a freedom ride reminiscent of the civil rights era.
Building Bridges Without a Foundation for Peace Won’t Work
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.
Ah, Sweet Normalcy: Obstruction and Dysfunction
Initial progress in Biden’s first weeks may be overshadowed by rising obstructionism, and timidity in his own party.
A Tale of Two Insurrections
In the wake of an insurrection, reconstruction has always been an optimistic act of rebuilding, reimagining, and recreating our country.
Unity Is Impossible Without Accountability
President Biden’s inaugural address focused on bringing the nation together. But that won’t happen if “unity” means we revert to the way things used to be.
This Insurrection Demands Justice
We can’t afford to wait 13 days until Trump is gone. The time to act is now.
Biden Needs to Go Big to Rebuild America
There’s an easy way for Biden to help restart the U.S. economy, invest in infrastructure, and repair environmental damage: Revive the Civilian Conservation Corps.
In Brazil, Women Candidates Find Strength in Numbers
Brazilian women are breaking into politics by joining together in collective candidacies, which allow politicians to build stronger coalitions and push for progressive change.
How We the People Can Take Back the Country
From its origins in snobbery and slavery to our current dilemma of equity and equality, the Electoral College represents a lot of what is wrong with our democracy.
America Is Not a Democracy, But We Must Become One
The founders of this nation did many things, but establishing democracy was not one of them. That’s our job.
The Secret to Corporate Power
Campaign finance is part of the problem, but have you heard of the “capital strike”?
The SCOTUS Electoral College Decision Is a Vote for the Status Quo
Electors thought they could vote their consciences in 2016. The Supreme Court just said “no.”
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