Feminism Is About Justice, Not War
Christine Ahn and Marie Berry report back from the powerful Feminist Peace Summit, held in Denver recently.
Democracy
Campus Protests Continue as ICC Issues Arrest Warrants
Investigative reporter Arun Gupta analyzes the latest news on Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Understanding Gen Z Voters
A Gen Z journalist explores the motivations of politically engaged young voters to flex their voting power—or not.
Centering Queer (Self) Care in the 2024 Election
Leaning into lineages of resilience and care can be a balm for election-related anxiety for LGBTQ people—and everyone.
UCLA Faculty Defend Student Activists
UCLA professor Robin D. G. Kelley offers insight on how faculty are supporting pro-Palestine students who are facing violence from Zionists and the LAPD.
Inside a Free Gaza Campus Hub
In a special report from Cal State LA’s newly established Free Gaza encampment, a student and a community activist speak out.
Jewish Students Central to Free Gaza Campus Protests
A Jewish American student takes us inside the Free Gaza encampment at Bryn Mawr College, part of the student uprising demanding an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Gen Z’s Political Paradox
Zoomers are connected to political issues but disconnected to voting. A young reporter explores the reasons why this is true and what it will take to boost youth voter turnout.
Students Speak Out From Free Gaza Encampment
Students at San Francisco State University’s Free Gaza encampment share why they are demanding divestment from Israel.
Can Arizona Win Back the Right to an Abortion?
The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated an 1864 abortion ban—which is now fueling voter enthusiasm for a November ballot measure seeking to permanently restore abortion rights.
Making Arab American Heritage Month Meaningful
Justice for Gaza can be a perfect focus for this year’s Arab American Heritage Month, says Stephanie Abraham.
Haitians Hope for a New Chapter
Understanding the roots of Haiti’s political crisis is critical to rebuilding the Caribbean nation’s democracy.
Ending Water Apartheid in Palestine
Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank fighting for the right to a homeland, and for their basic right to water—which Israel continues to deny.
Will Washington’s Police Accountability Measure Work?
Frank Hopper shares the story of how Washington’s Puyallup Tribe helped pass Initiative 940, the nation’s first measure ending qualified immunity for police.
How the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington
Along with the families of other police shooting victims and the financial support of every federally recognized tribe in Washington state, the Puyallup Tribe helped pass the nation’s first police accountability bill.
Claims of Mass Rape by Hamas Unravel Upon Investigation
This investigative report uncovers questionable sourcing and a striking lack of physical or eyewitness evidence in two early reports that have been widely cited to bolster claims that Hamas committed mass sexual violence in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Why Reparations Are a 2024 Election Issue
Reparations for Black Americans are past due. Edgar Villanueva makes the case for reparations as an election issue.
Is Biden Determined to Lose the Election Over Israel?
Biden's unflinching support for Israel's genocide of Gaza threatens both Biden’s reelection and the United States amid fears that Donald Trump will win a second term.
Can Trump Be on the Ballot?
Trump appointed a third of the Supreme Court. Now, that same court will decide his fate.
To the American Right, Trump Can Do No Wrong
Right-wing audiences got a deeply distorted view of the verdict against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation suit. Media Matters’ Courtney Hagle explains why and what to do about it.
Trump Wins in Iowa. Now What?
With Donald Trump’s landslide win at the Iowa Republican caucuses, pro-democracy groups are planning massive voter education campaigns.
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?
What Will It Take to End Gaza Genocide?
Huwaida Arraf explores possible solutions to Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza, including enforcing international law and mass global solidarity with Palestinians.
How One Socialist Changed Seattle
After a decade on the Seattle City Council, Kshama Sawant reflects on her legacy—and what comes next.
Keeping Brazil’s Black History in Its Tech “Future”
Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone was once the largest slave port in the Americas. As developers work to “revitalize” the area, Black activists are fighting to retain the remnants of the district’s historical significance.
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