Progressive Picks

John W. Dower describes the US role in facilitating death and destruction in Latin and South America.

In the wake of Citizens United, a small segment of the economic elite has gained more influence than ever before. What are they doing with that power?

Susan Burton writes about how her work with incarcerated women drove her to oppose racist mass incarceration.

Antony Lowenstein examines how the success of modern day capitalism "guarantees unfairness and rewards greed," threatening society and the planet.

Studs Terkel was the first radio broadcaster who invited Stokely Carmichael on his show.

Saudi women are still waiting for a tipping point, forcing the government to finally grant them this most basic of rights.

Sarah Jaffe covers the historical context of the struggles of Walmart workers fighting for better pay, conditions and rights at work.

Mychal Denzel Smith discusses some of the main themes in his new book, "Invisible Man, Got The Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man's Education."

Thomas Frank, author of "Listen, Liberal," discusses how the Democratic Party stopped governing on behalf of the working class.

Robert McChesney, author with John Nichols of "People Get Ready," says technological advances don't always benefit workers.