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How Not to “Bern Out”: Ten Steps Toward a Future We Can Believe In
Political revolution is a long haul, so here's a 10-point program to sustain a growing progressive movement.
Trump’s Popularity and the Rise of Authoritarian Capitalism
Supporters of Donald Trump do not seem to count him as one of the elite billionaires whom they would otherwise shun.
US Elections Ranked Worst Among Western Democracies; Here’s Why
The US is not a shining example for developing democracies. Many of the problems happen long before a single vote is cast.
Frances Moore Lappé: Why I’m Facing Arrest to Get Money Out of Politics
On April 11, thousands of marchers with Democracy Spring will arrive in the nation's capital.
The System Is Rigged Against Regular People
In their new book, “Nation on the Take,” Wendell Potter and Nick Penniman portray a government and politics polluted by big corporate dollars. But the authors also offer solutions.
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Beyond the Bern: How Progressive Movements Leap Ahead of Electoral Politics
Now that Bernie Sanders' candidacy has engendered new forms of progressive mobilization, we must decide what to do next.
Self Funding and Democracy
Soon the US public may learn firsthand that self-funding candidates represent themselves.
It’s Time to Abolish Draft Registration and Restore Full Rights to People of Conscience
These laws serve to marginalize those living their lives true to the essence of democracy.
Yanis Varoufakis and Srecko Horvat Launch Democracy in Europe Movement 2025
acTVism Munich provides an overview of the day when the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 was launched.
“The Right to the City”: Participatory Cooperatives, Housing and Budgets
The “right to the city” is the collective right to redefine ourselves and how we relate to one another and the places we live.