linda sarsour

The Supreme Court, the Muslim Ban and Trump’s Ugly Abyss of Racism

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 28, 2018 The highest court in the U.S. delivers a tsunami of decisions, most of which leave no doubt about its fiercely right-wing orientation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Poverty Is Violence’: First Day of Action of the Poor People’s Campaign (Audio Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 16, 2018 Hundreds are arrested in Washington, D.C., as they protest inequality and other pressing issues. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pelosi Pulls Out All the Stops: an 8-Hour Speech on DACA

STEVE PEOPLES and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2018 The House minority leader sets a record with an address aimed at pressuring Republicans to allow a vote on protection of “Dreamer” immigrants. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Colin Kaepernick Named GQ’s ‘Citizen of the Year’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 13, 2017 The magazine is honoring the man who started the "Take a Knee" movement for being a "powerful symbol of activism and resistance." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Politics

The Women’s March Is Poised to Become a Movement (Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Jul 18, 2017 The Women's March has the potential to become the nexus of numerous social justice struggles. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Women’s March Speeches From Across the U.S. Go Viral

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 23, 2017 Activist-scholar Angela Davis, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and actress America Ferrera are among the figures from varied backgrounds whose addresses have been making the rounds online. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Meet the Inspiring Activists at the Head of the Women’s March on Washington

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 5, 2016 "Three of the four co-chairs represent the most targeted groups by the [coming] administration," Linda Sarsour told The Huffington Post. Carmen Perez is Mexican-American, Sansour is Muslim American and Tamika Mallory is African-American. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )