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Fascist Victory in Italy Signals Rise of “Transnational” Far Right Across Europe
Giorgia Meloni, who leads the Brothers of Italy Party, has become Italy's first far right leader since Benito Mussolini.
Disinvestment Poses as Great a Threat to Libraries as Book Bans
It's time we reversed the decades of structural attacks that render libraries unable to serve communities effectively.
80 Percent of US Voters Want Government to Enact Paid Family and Medical Leave
The U.S. is one of only seven countries in the world without federally guaranteed paid family and medical leave.
Historic Tropical Storm Fiona Swept Homes Into Ocean in Eastern Canada
The lowest barometric pressure for a storm in Canada was recorded Saturday, signaling the impact of the climate crisis.
Ableism Organizes Most Social Life. How Do We Dismantle It?
“A post-ableist world would be centered on care for and solidarity with all,” says philosopher Joel Michael Reynolds.
Progressive Candidates Endured Some National Losses, But Local Wins Offer Hope
There’s no reason to despair about the future of progressive electoralism in 2022.
Bloated Police Budgets Won’t Stop Sexual Violence
Any bill of rights that relies on policing and prisons to protect survivors will not succeed.
Former Regulators Are Shaping California’s Net-Zero Plan as Corporate Lobbyists
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
Arizona Judge Lifts Injunction Against State’s 1864 Anti-Abortion Law
Judge Kellie Johnson lifted an injunction on an Arizona law that bans abortion with no exception for rape or incest.
House Democrats Call on DOJ to Investigate DeSantis for “Cruel Migrant Flights”
The lawmakers are alleging that the Florida governor and other officials involved may have violated federal law.