TheProgressive

TheProgressive, 5 days ago to random

The focus on Columbia University has overshadowed the extent of protests—and police brutality—at public schools. #CeaseFirelnGazaNOW #studentenprotesters
https://progressive.org/latest/how-the-media-failed-the-college-student-encampments-baum-20240606/

TheProgressive, 6 days ago to journalism

The Progressive Magazine has partnered with @projectcensored to create a special issue dedicated to media literacy with articles, stories, and book reviews to build a better, more informed democracy—especially in this critical election year. #media #literacy
https://progressive.org/magazine/media-literacy-in-a-political-year-stockwell-20240529/

TheProgressive, 7 days ago to journalism

Annalee Newitz's latest work examines the weaponization of storytelling—and how we can fight back. #media #propaganda #journalism
https://progressive.org/magazine/beyond-propaganda-lueders-20240604/

TheProgressive, 8 days ago to random

American democracy is at a decisive moment. Today’s mediascape demands critical thinking, media literacy, and access to facts that transcend information silos, confirmation biases, and divisive horse race elections reporting. #democracy
https://progressive.org/magazine/this-election-year-calls-for-civic-intervention-geracoulis-20240528/

TheProgressive, 9 days ago to random

As one of the most consequential elections approaches, the need for critical media literacy skills has never been more important. The June/July issue is a must-read with valuable analysis from critical media literacy experts. Get your copy for $7.50: https://bit.ly/4bGy9NT

TheProgressive, 13 days ago to Palestine

"I study social movements and political sociology. The student movement against Israel's genocide is succeeding." - Atef Said
#gaza #palestine #StudentsProtests
https://progressive.org/op-eds/why-the-student-encampments-worked-said-20240529/

TheProgressive, 14 days ago to random

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is under investigation amidst an entrenched far-right movement. a #peru #Corrupción
https://progressive.org/latest/investigators-target-perus-president-in-corruption-probe-abbott-20240528/

TheProgressive, 15 days ago to history

Many of the tragedies befalling the island nation of Haiti trace back to colonial interventions. The chaos is the fault of the United States, France, and the rest of the international community. #haiti #colonialism #military

https://progressive.org/latest/haitis-sin-of-resistance-miller-20240524/

TheProgressive, 19 days ago to random

What happened on January 30, 2023, when Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, a forty-eight-year-old Mexican man from Nogales, Sonora, turned up dead on George Kelly’s ranch near Nogales, Arizona? It depends on who you ask
#border #immigration #migrants
https://progressive.org/latest/the-arizona-trial-that-reveals-our-border-dysfunction-davidson-20240523/

TheProgressive, 20 days ago to random

With over 35,000 Palestinians dead, Israel's brutal assault on Gaza rages on. We must confront and examine the U.S.-backed arsenal fueling this devastation. #FreePalestine
https://progressive.org/latest/the-u-s-weapons-that-are-destroying-gaza-benjamin-davies-20240521/

TheProgressive, 21 days ago to random

"Bike-friendly places mean safer streets, vibrant economies, and sustainable cities. 🚲
Read more on how bike-friendly streets benefit cities by Dan Piatkowski. #UrbanPlanning #BikeFriendly #urbandevelopment #bikelanes

https://progressive.org/op-eds/bike-friendly-infrastructure-makes-cities-better-for-us-all-piatkowski-20240521/

TheProgressive, 23 days ago to FreeSpeech

Broadening the federal definition of antisemitism is a disingenuous attempt to quash dissent. #antisemitismbill #freespeech #freepalesine
https://progressive.org/latest/the-chilling-effect-of-equating-criticism-of-israel-to-antisemitism-zunes-20240517/

TheProgressive, 26 days ago to environment

Investing in outdoor equity projects and improved public transportation can help address the current disparities in access to nature. #environment #nature #race
https://progressive.org/op-eds/there-is-a-nature-gap-but-we-can-fix-that-ostfeld-20240517/

TheProgressive, 26 days ago to ukteachers

Seventy years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional, school segregation persists throughout the country. However, community schools approach offers a chance to reduce the racial achievement gap. #racism #education
https://progressive.org/public-schools-advocate/seventy-years-after-brown-school-segregation-persists-dvir-20240516/

TheProgressive, 27 days ago to random

During the wave of campus protests opposing the U.S.-backed war on Gaza, supportive faculty members were also caught up in the crackdown and targeted by the right to score political points. #freepalestine #divest https://progressive.org/latest/the-new-assault-on-academic-freedom-zunes-20240515/

TheProgressive, 28 days ago to random

Terrence Heard, once a gang member, now inspires from prison as a minister. A reform in Tennessee's laws brings hope of freedom for Terrence Heard and many others impacted by our justice system. #justicereform #prisonreform
https://progressive.org/latest/the-possibility-of-justice-for-terrence-heard-vick-arvesen-20240514/

TheProgressive, 29 days ago to ukteachers

Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education, segregation is a growing problem in U.S. schools—and charters are a big reason why. #racism #education #CharterSchools
https://progressive.org/public-schools-advocate/new-data-shows-charter-schools-increased-segregation-burris-240514/

TheProgressive, 30 days ago to random

Churches account for 20 percent of all polling places in the United States, but religious entities are exempt from the ADA. #voting #ada #accesibility #churches
https://progressive.org/latest/many-churches-arent-accessible-ervin-20240510/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to Israel

Along with the United States, Israel provided weapons and training to Guatemala’s military and their campaign against Indigenous Maya civilians from 1974-1996. #israel #Guatemala #genocide

https://progressive.org/latest/genocide-trial-in-guatemala-brings-memories-of-israels-role-in-the-killings-mcconahay-20240507/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to Palestine

An interview with human rights activist Maung Zarni.
"What we are seeing is rather unprincipled state behaviors, on the part of the veto power holders at the Security Council."
#genocide #gaza #palestine #myanmar

https://progressive.org/latest/with-regard-to-gaza-the-genocide-convention-chen-20240508/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to random

To remember Hind’s story is an act of resistance. Commemorating her short life builds resolve to confront profiteers who benefit from developing, manufacturing, storing, and selling the weapons that prolong wars #GazaCeasefire #FreePalestine #HindsHall
https://progressive.org/latest/unfurling-love-from-the-window-kelly-20240507/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to random

The persistently high unemployment rate for disabled adults and the shabby treatment of a lot of disabled people who are employed reflects their value, or lack thereof, in a capitalist society. #jobs #disabilities #capitalism
https://progressive.org/magazine/when-worker-insecurity-is-a-must-ervin-20240506/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to random

Joe Biden is far from perfect—and his handling of the genocide in Gaza is worth criticism. But he's better than Trump. #biden #Elecciones2024
https://progressive.org/magazine/biden-is-very-old-and-out-of-touch-and-here%E2%80%99s-why-you-should-vote-for-him-ali-20240502/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to random

University presidents are using police against peaceful student and faculty protestors. #CampusesSayStop #FreePalestine #GazaSolidarityEncampment

https://progressive.org/op-eds/students-have-the-right-to-protest-apartheid-sanchez-20240502/

TheProgressive, 1 month ago to random

Unlike apartheid-era South Africa, many universities aren’t even recognizing Israel’s human rights abuses. #ColumbiaUniversityProtest #FreePalestine #GazaSolidarityEncampment https://progressive.org/latest/the-crackdown-on-campus-protests-is-a-bipartisan-strategy-to-repress-propalestine-speech-zunes-20240501/