To Resist Tyranny, Cross Social Boundaries
A graphic edition of 鈥淥n Tyranny鈥� draws democracy lessons from the 20th century.
Democracy
Exhausted by Toxic Politics? There鈥檚 a Way Forward
Research shows that polarized political discourse is actually addictive. We need a mass movement to break the cycle.
Call for Submissions: The Personal Journeys Issue
Send us your leads and pitches by Oct. 22.
As Communities of Color Grow, Racial Gerrymandering Takes Center Stage
Politicians are redrawing electoral maps to reflect new census data. Activists are trying to make sure they do it fairly.
What Democrats Can Learn from California鈥檚 Failed Recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom emerged from a recall election on Sept. 14, 2021, as the big winner, having secured a heavy majority of the vote. But while most eyes were on the
California鈥檚 Recall Election Is a Wake-Up Call for Democrats
If Tuesday鈥檚 recall vote in California passes, the Golden State will go the way of Texas, and Democrats will have only themselves to blame.
How Young Voters Are Fighting Back Against Voter Suppression
Many organizations that have long advocated for young voters are now finding they need to push back against restrictive new state laws.
What Does the Taliban Stand For Today?
Can the Taliban鈥檚 less-extreme public statements be trusted? Afghans and regional experts are skeptical as the extremist group retakes control of Afghanistan amid the departure of U.S. and NATO forces.
What the Taliban Takeover Means for Women
The Taliban "has not changed," say women facing subjugation in areas of Afghanistan under its rule.
The Fall of Afghanistan: 5 Essential Reads
Afghanistan experts offer insight into the Taliban鈥攖hen and now鈥攁nd explain the United States鈥� role in Afghanistan鈥檚 collapse.
The Fight to Protect Voting Rights Enters the Next Round
Congress members getting arrested is nothing new. It鈥檚 just the latest iteration of suppressing Black people鈥檚 voting rights.
How Women of Color in Congress Are Pushing a Grassroots Agenda
Despite roadblocks, the 鈥淪quad鈥� has pushed progressive legislation, scrutinized the powerful, and changed the conversation around who gets to hold political power.
What Does Joe Manchin Want? Ask a West Virginian
The senior U.S. senator from West Virginia harks back to a time when Democrats embraced working class values and looked to local leaders.
Does Every Vote Still Count?
Democrats don鈥檛 seem too worried about the current Republican war on voting rights. They should be.
The Seven Deadly Sins of Politi-Speak
If we want to bridge political divides, we can start by being mindful of the words we use.
Riding to Protect Voting Rights
Arizona activists fighting voter suppression at home join a freedom ride reminiscent of the civil rights era.
The Time to Secure Voting Rights Is Now or Never
Anti-democratic voter suppression bills are sweeping the country, taking aim at many of the methods that supported record turnout in the 2020 election.
Building Bridges Without a Foundation for Peace Won鈥檛 Work
We shouldn鈥檛 reach out to the other side just for the sake of talk or 鈥渦nity.鈥� We need to build a safe and just society for all of us.
What Other States Can Learn from Georgia鈥檚 Historic Elections
Organization, outreach, money, and meeting people where they are is the key to changing political winds.
Mississippi Failed its Residents During a Crisis, So They Helped Themselves
When a winter storm knocked out water service to tens of thousands of Mississippi residents, it was Black families that were hit hardest鈥攁nd who organized their own relief efforts.
The Deaf Women Suffragists Left Out of History Books
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, countless deaf women fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
The War on Voting Reaches Home
The long struggle to secure voting rights enters a new stage, as Republicans across the country try to strip protections from state laws.
Seattle Bets on Equitable Development
In an effort to counteract displacement in racially diverse neighborhoods, Seattle鈥檚 Equitable Development Initiative invests in community-led projects that aim to keep longtime residents in their neighborhoods.
The American Myths of Bigger and Better
Instead of insisting on superlatives amidst spiking inequalities and insurgent fascism, we should be striving toward policies that are socially responsible and work to establish decent baselines.
The Significance of Uncle Tom in the 21st Century
This trope will persist as long as anti-Blackness persists.
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