Activism

May Day Was More Important Than You Think

Daniel Hunter / Waging Nonviolence May 6, 2026 The mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power — and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Environment

Is the Hope of a Green New Deal Dead?

Ari Paul / Grist Feb 21, 2025 Trump can't stop talking about a law that never passed. Should activists pick a new demand? Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Activism

A New Wave of Movements Against Trumpism Is Forming

Mark Engler, Paul Engler / Waging Nonviolence Nov 11, 2024 Our job is to translate outrage over his agenda into action toward a truly transformational vision. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Environment

Does the Climate Corps Also Address the Mental Health Crisis?

Kate Yoder / Grist May 21, 2024 Biden’s program could provide much-needed structure to young Americans feeling distressed and helpless. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Coalition of Green Groups Calls on Congress to Pass Pro-Labor PRO Act

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Feb 5, 2020 The union-supporting legislation will go before the House on Thursday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is the DNC Planning to Go to War Against the Left?

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Jan 27, 2020 Grassroots activists voice their concern after Chair Tom Perez stacks the party's convention committees with opponents of Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Progressive Groups Call for Sanders-Warren Truce

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jan 16, 2020 Supporters of both candidates issue a joint statement imploring them to put an end to their recent dispute ahead of the Iowa caucus. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Nabs Key Grassroots Endorsement

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 9, 2020 The Sunrise Movement formally announces its support of the Vermont senator, citing his unwavering commitment to a Green New Deal and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Global Warming Crisis Worsens, DNC Torpedoes Climate Debate

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Aug 25, 2019 Activists condemn the Democratic National Committee vote to kill a resolution for a multicandidate forum on climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sunrise Movement Turns Up the Heat on Congress

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Feb 26, 2019 Though Sen. Mitch McConnell didn’t show up to hear them out, hundreds of young activists gathered at his office to send their message. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Green New Deal Is Indeed a Big Deal

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Feb 14, 2019 Despite being attacked from many sides so soon after it was introduced, the proposed program may be our best hope out of a climate and economic quagmire. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Climate Activists Arrested en Masse at Offices of Top Democrats

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 11, 2018 More than 1,000 demonstrators descend on Capitol Hill to demand that officials listen to their youngest constituents. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )