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Interview
Can We Forgo Wells Fargo?
In the wake of the phony account scandal, progressives are joining forces to move public money out of the Wall Street bank.
Former Weatherman Bill Ayers on His Evolution Into an Activist
Bill Ayers discusses his journey from an apolitical life to the militant group the Weatherman to social activism and organizing.
Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Victoria Law on the Millions Who Can Vote — but Might Not Know It
Across the nation, almost 6 million people are prohibited from voting as a result of state felony disenfranchisement laws.
What to Do When Domestic Abuse Is Financial, Too
Millions of people suffer domestic violence, which can often involve economic abuse. But there are ways to break out of those relationships.
“Michael Moore in TrumpLand”: Filmmaker on Donald Trump, White Men and the Sound of Dying Dinosaurs
Michael Moore has released a surprise new movie, “Michael Moore in TrumpLand.”
From Movement Building to Public Office: The Congressional Bid of Pramila Jayapal
Candidate for Congress Pramila Jayapal discusses her activism and how to merge grassroots ethics with politics.
Noam Chomsky on Hopes for Democracy in 2016 and Beyond
Noam Chomsky discusses media, political discourse, his hopes for democracy and the Brand New Congress movement.
Who Is Kelcy Warren, the Texas Billionaire and Folk Music Fanatic Behind the Dakota Access Pipeline?
Described by Bloomberg as “among America's new shale tycoons,” Warren is personally worth $4 billion.
A Divided US: Sociologist Arlie Hochschild on the 2016 Presidential Election
Arlie Hochschild's five years in Louisiana led her to some surprising discoveries about the rise of Trump.
Voices From New York City’s Most Notorious Jail: Former Prisoners Speak Out About Abuse at Rikers Island
A new PBS documentary, “Rikers,” brings you face to face with men and women who have survived incarceration at New York City's largest and most notorious jail.