Tactical Lessons From the Civil Rights Movement
If the anti-Trump movement wants to learn from the 1960s, we need to be more honest about what…
Don’t Wait for Ivanka Trump to Save the Climate
While we’re paying attention to Ivanka, the world is moving on without us. By Mark Schapiro Ivanka Trump…
Viewfinder: Chilean Copper Miners on a Month-Long Strike
The Escondida copper mine miners on strike, some 90 miles northeast of Antofagasta, Chile, on March 8th, 2017.…
A New Proposal to Help Low-Income Renters
Is a renter’s tax credit a step in the right direction? By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty Images)…
A Look at Women’s Strikes Around the World
Across the globe, people have gathered to celebrate the achievements of women, bask in intersectional feminism, and make…
Are People Losing Faith in Democracy?
A new analysis of popular opinion in 49 nations shows increasing acceptance of authoritarian rulers. By Tom Jacobs…
Arkansas Appears Set to Execute Eight Men Over Four Days
The state wants to kill them via lethal injection before the drugs expire. But the inmates would prefer…
Scientists Can Also Be Advocates Without Losing Credibility
That’s the key finding of a new study, which cautions that they may want to avoid getting too…
Florida to Examine Whether Alternative Charter Schools Underreport Dropouts
State officials are investigating whether Orlando uses alternative charter schools to boost ratings and hide dropouts. By Heather…
Three Ways the Workplace Isn’t Equal for Women
Pacific Standard readings for the Day Without a Woman strike. By Francie Diep Women rally during the International…