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Political Activism

The Most Shocking Thing Rush Limbaugh Has Ever Said

Joshua Graham Lynn | Posted 06.19.2013 | Politics
Joshua Graham Lynn

Do I really believe that Limbaugh has evolved beyond partisanship? No, the sun still rises in the East. But I'm grinning because I've learned that at the end of the day America only works when it represents its people, and it's fun to see Rush learn that lesson too.

Activism Taps Big-Time Crowdfunding

Kevin Lawton | Posted 06.18.2013 | World
Kevin Lawton

Activism has long suffered the same curse as does the starving artist -- so much heart and so little capital. Until recently, that is. Tapping crowdfunding in a big way, activism has re-emerged in a bigger, bolder form.

What Does 4/20 Mean to You?

The 420 Times | Posted 06.18.2013 | Politics
The 420 Times

We decided to get several perspectives on the famous day from those who live inside the movement 365 days a year; the people who see the ins and outs of the battle to legalize marijuana. How do they see 4/20?

Robert Reich's Petition to President Obama: Don't Hurt Seniors With a Chained CPI Benefit Cut to Social Security

Pearl Korn | Posted 06.09.2013 | Politics
Pearl Korn

This is absolutely not the legacy Mr. Obama wants to leave behind, should this measure go through

The First Virtual March on Washington

Tony Varona | Posted 06.08.2013 | Gay Voices
Tony Varona

As the virtual gets more real, and more of our traditional modes of expression and interaction migrate online, it is likely that the recent virtual march on Washington will be the first of many to come.

The Noble Delusion of Mass Activism

Jeffrey P. Colin | Posted 05.27.2013 | Politics
Jeffrey P. Colin

The need for "movements" is largely overstated. Efforts to educate and organize are necessary, but much of what is done by movements such as OWS has proven to be superfluous nonsense.

Study Reveals How Wealthy Americans Are Controlling The Political Debate

Posted 03.26.2013 | Business

The wealthiest Americans in the country have disproportionate influence over our nation's leaders. That wouldn't be such a big problem, if only they w...

Oberlin College Responds

Lauren Jacobs | Posted 05.05.2013 | College
Lauren Jacobs

While the upset and distress over the month's unfortunate acts of hate speech and vandalism have obviously been immense, it is paramount to note the speed, organization, clarity of intention and inclusivity with which the Oberlin administration and student population have responded.

The New Era

Jay Mandle | Posted 04.09.2013 | Politics
Jay Mandle

Money dictates the political agenda. An event like the tragedy in Connecticut can put a dent in that agenda. But the fact remains that the issues that progressives are concerned with typically are not even discussed in Congress.

Non-Super-Bowl-Watching 'Activists' Need Hugs... and Focus

Tim Young | Posted 04.05.2013 | Comedy
Tim Young

If they are taking a stand against sports or commercialism or whatever it may be that is against the grain, we, the mainstream suckers that we are, should make sure to click "like" or comment "good for you, you unique person."

Obama's Second Inaugural Address: Required Reading for the Next Four Years

Jim Downs | Posted 03.24.2013 | Politics
Jim Downs

Those subjects were not part of my high school curriculum in the 1990s. With the exception of black history, women's history and especially gay history remained virtually absent from my graduate training at Columbia in the 2000s.

DREAMers: Undocumented Youth Turn Images Into Political Acts

Roberto Lovato | Posted 02.20.2013 | Latino Voices
Roberto Lovato

Forcing the country to face social issues through cultural interventions is especially critical for a grassroots U.S. immigrant rights movement, given that none of the "leaders" of the Washington-based immigrant rights groups with national media clout is an immigrant. That's right: none.

Katherine Bindley

Connecticut Shooting Prompts Newcomers To Join Movement For Stricter Gun Laws

HuffingtonPost.com | Katherine Bindley | Posted 12.19.2012 | Politics

Within 24 hours of the Newtown shooting, Meg Staunton and her friend Nancy Lefkowitz asked local parents to come together to prevent gun violence from...

Obama's America: A Spiritual Wake Up Call

Rev. Malcolm Boyd | Posted 01.28.2013 | Religion
Rev. Malcolm Boyd

I believe a highly significant part of my being an American is my freedom to protest actively and nonviolently when I completely honestlly disagree with the momentary course of events. In this spirit, I watched President Obama accept the mantle of leadership for another four years.

Strike A Pose: How Contemporary Artists Play At Politics

Filip Noterdaeme | Posted 01.05.2013 | Arts
Filip Noterdaeme

Shouldn't we be skeptical when contemporary art museums aim to act as political as well as cultural players?

Dan Froomkin

Progressive Activists: The Idealists

HuffingtonPost.com | Dan Froomkin | Posted 01.02.2013 | Politics

Four years ago, on the day Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, the world seemed full of possibilities -- particularly for the peo...

Change.org: We've Seen This Before

Wenonah Hauter | Posted 12.30.2012 | Green
Wenonah Hauter

Recently, the Huffington Post reported that Change.org has abandoned its progressive roots and apparently planned on doing it without telling anyone, ...

Brutality and Violence Escalate in Sri Lanka: Prominent Activists and Journalists Targeted

Kiri Westby | Posted 12.22.2012 | World
Kiri Westby

In Sri Lanka, those who worked tirelessly to help end the decades-long war are losing the very thing they've fought for, peace and reconciliation.

Art as Activism: André Cymone's Video Premiere of 'America'

Ginnie Love | Posted 10.18.2012 | Arts
Ginnie Love

Andre Cymone's video premiere "America" is the artist's contribution to President Barack Obama's campaign. Using his art as activism Cymone orchestrat...

Writing My Own Narrative As A Muslim

Nasser Siadat | Posted 12.18.2012 | Religion
Nasser Siadat

By entering the socio-political sphere, Muslim Americans are quickly becoming the authors of their own narrative.

Protecting Embattled Civil Society

Mandeep Tiwana | Posted 12.18.2012 | World
Mandeep Tiwana

Around the globe, mounting evidence indicates that the international community is failing in its responsibility to ensure the conditions necessary for civil society activists to conduct their work freely, without fear of retaliation from the government or other actors.

Bahrain's Denial of Visas to Rights Activists Underscores Contempt for Human and Worker Rights

Cathy Feingold | Posted 12.02.2012 | World
Cathy Feingold

By launching new initiatives without addressing ongoing human rights violations, the U.S. government is missing an opportunity to use its engagement with Bahrain to support the emergence of a more just and democratic society.

The Rain on Our Parade: A Letter to My Dismal Allies

Rebecca Solnit | Posted 11.27.2012 | Politics
Rebecca Solnit

Every four years we hear that in presidential elections we are asked to choose the lesser of two evils. Now, this is not an analysis or an insight; it is a cliché, and a very tired one.

Occupy Wall Street: One Year Anniversary (VIDEO)

Krzysztof Piotrowski | Posted 11.16.2012 | Politics
Krzysztof Piotrowski

In late September 2011, I found a story on Russia Today about a new protest movement called "Occupy Wall Street". After seeing the spectacle of boist...

We Need Youth to Care

Aaron Miller | Posted 11.13.2012 | Teen
Aaron Miller

American youth, the demographic most important to America's future, are often excluded from political processes and omitted from election ballots in just about every way.