Should We Disrupt the Democratic Party or Take It Over?
As much as organizers might wish for strategic unity, movements are diverse and messy formations that involve both inside and outside politics.
Summer 2022
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How Corporations Turned Prison Tablets Into a Predatory Scheme
“Prison iPads” became a lifeline during the pandemic. They also became a new way to squeeze money out of the incarcerated and their families.
The House That Charles Built
Over a long career as a public intellectual, Charles Mills used his gut-punching wit and moral clarity in defense of racial justice.
Majority-Minority Myths
It’s time to let go of the belief that changing demographics will bring about a progressive America.
Don’t Blame “Defund”
We haven’t seen much to suggest that last summer’s uprising pushed persuadable voters to the Republican Party. And in a number of states, the protests ignited voter registration efforts that directly helped Democratic candidates.
Acceptance Without Rancor: A Father-Son Conversation About Black Lives Matter
As millions rise up against police violence, a white father and his Black son discuss racism, resistance, and empathy.
Disenfranchised by Debt
Court fines, fees, and restitution payments fund government operations—and hold millions of people in dire financial straits.
When the Government Stops Counting
By ignoring demands to release incarcerated people during the pandemic, prison administrators and elected officials relegate them to mass death under the fatal logic of public safety.
Vidas Negras Importam
For younger Portuguese people, who have watched Americans take to the streets in support of Black Lives Matter, protesting police brutality feels overdue.
Hot & Bothered: A Decade to Win
Kate and Daniel reflect on the lessons of the last few months and the prospects for ecosocialism in this decade.
Hot & Bothered: An Abolitionist Green New Deal, with Jasson Perez
What does an abolitionist, ecosocialist program look like in practice? Researcher and organizer Jasson Perez explains why working toward police and prison abolition is key to building social movements and, ultimately, expanding the horizon of a vibrant working-class life.
Hot & Bothered: Putting Racial Justice First, with Patrick Houston
Connecting the dots between racial injustice and the climate crisis isn’t just a question of principle—it’s a daily reality. Organizer Patrick Houston describes how the movement can win.
