Magazine Articles

The progressive filmmaker takes on the Koch brothers in his new venture.read more

Do you—do I—say no to Obama?read more

Aging and redistricting are taking their toll on this embodiment of black politics.read more

We urgently need to find alternatives to corporate rule.read more

This bunch is vile even by Washington's low standards.read more

The Newmont Mining Corporation, based in Colorado, has embroiled itself in a controversial project in northern Peru that locals say threatens their water and their future. Peasants and workers in the region have engaged in mass demonstrations and general strikes, and the president of Peru has responded by declaring a state of emergency. At stake is the economic model of aggressive resource extraction lubricated by the new free trade agreement with Washington.read more

From the upcoming September issue of The Progressiveread more

Progressive political forces are in a position to shape the future of Greece, if they are determined and have clear vision. There is even hope that the Eurozone crisis could be resolved in the interests of working people, not just in Greece but across the continent.read more

Ina May Gaskin has delivered more than 1,200 babies and revolutionized the field.read more

A profile of John Kinsman, the founder of Family Farm Defenders.read more

I'm a mid-career journalist, and I just landed on food stampsread more

The June 5 recall election of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has huge implications for the country. After a year and a half of historic protests and unprecedented citizen activism, the recall is a referendum on whether grassroots, democratic action can overcome the power of money in the Citizens United era.read more

Amitabh Pal reviews Behind the Beautiful Forevers, by Katherine Boo, and The Beautiful and the Damned, by Siddhartha Deb.read more

The recall effort and growing scandals hang heavy over the Wisconsin governor's head.read more

Terry Tempest Williams celebrates the filmmaker as activist.read more