Gen Z Voters Are a Force for Progressive Politics. Can Politicians Keep Up?
Young voters are repelled by the far right, but that doesn’t mean they’ll always show up for squishy centrists
Global Allies Stand With Walden Bello as Social Justice Champion Posts Bail
As a new generation of Phillippines leadership tries to target Walden Bello and accuse him of libel, John Cavanagh explained to Common Dreams why “they picked the wrong person to go after.”
It’s Farmworker Awareness Week. Here’s What Those Who Feed Us Deserve.
The workers who put food on our tables face poverty, deportation, and extreme heat. These are policy choices—and they can be changed.
Israel Is Committing the Crime of Apartheid. What Should We Do About It?
The international movement for Palestinian rights laid the ground for declarations by Amnesty International and other human rights organizations. We must follow up.
Why Billionaires Love to Park Their Dynastic Wealth in Places Like South Dakota
State-level loopholes have made it possible for some of the wealthiest families in the world to make sure most of their riches are never taxed.
9/11 at 20: Our Moral Obligation After Two Decades of War
First, Washington needs to stop killing people. Next, we have to challenge our nation’s assumptions and priorities.
The Right Wing Has Always Been Pro-‘Cancel Culture’
From brutalizing protestors to rolling back voting rights, don’t get it confused: The right has always tried to “cancel” the views it despises.
Why Human Rights Watch Designating Israel’s Crimes as Apartheid Is a Very Big Deal
The report reflects the power of decades of work in defense of Palestinian rights.
Sanders Estate Tax Bill Shuts Down Wealth Hiding Loopholes
The Vermont senator and former presidential candidate takes shot across the bow of the wealth defense industry.
Dangerous U.S. Bombing of Syria Worsens Regional Instability and Threatens Iran Nuclear Deal
Regardless of who is giving orders to U.S. bombers, we know that deploying U.S. troops, drones, and warplanes across the region does not provide safety or security for anyone.
Law Enforcement’s Dangerous Double Standards on Protest
We’re getting an up-close look at how law enforcement treats left and right protests differently. But the solution is protecting protest, not supercharging law enforcement.
As Trump Aims Fresh U.S. Aggression at Iran, How Many Surprises Can This October Hold?
This latest surprise is incredibly dangerous and reckless for the future. It’s also cruel, heartless, and sadistic right now.
This Is an Emergency: Americans Need Relief, and Trump Is Standing in the Way
The president just benefited from lifesaving, taxpayer-funded measures. He has no business blocking Americans from getting the same.
The Perils and Possibilities of Billionaire Charitable Giving: MacKenzie Scott (Bezos) Makes Her First Move
Philanthropy is at risk of becoming another extension of the private power of plutocrats, alongside monopoly ownership and media domination.
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Cutting the Pentagon to Support Our Real Needs
To cut 10 percent of the Pentagon budget, let’s end our Middle East wars, reduce reliance on nuclear weapons, and turn off the spigot to arms contractors.
