Kyle Gilbertson Chicago finds millions for more cops Despite high-profile police murders and racist brutality, Chicago’s City Council voted to spend $95 million on a new cop academy.
Seth Uzman Will the teachers’ revolt reach Texas? Not only is an educators’ protest movement possible in Texas, but it is the only strategy that will provide relief from the schools crisis.
Matt Pillischer A children’s book with a lesson for everyone Afsaneh Moradian’s new book tells the story of Jamie, who likes playing with trucks and action figures—as well as dolls and dancing.
Robin Chadwell and Danny Katch Will an anti-terror law prevent school shootings? Vermont politicians used the panic gripping a town after a threatened mass shooting to push through sweeping “anti-terrorism” legislation.
Interview: Karina Alvarez Border violence is a part of daily life Latinx activists in Laredo, Texas, are demanding justice for a young woman killed by U.S. Border Patrol as she tried to enter the U.S.
Daniel Kington How the community forced out a racist cop The community that an Ohio police officer was supposed to “protect and serve” protested his racist abuse — and won his termination.
Tom Twiss A speech that resonates 100 years later Socialists and activists are planning a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Eugene V. Debs’ antiwar speech in Canton, Ohio.
Becca Bor #Repealed!: How we won A pro-choice campaigner explains why Irish voters resoundingly repealed a constitutional amendment that made abortion illegal.
Juan Miranda and Valeria Sosa Garnica Trump turns up the anti-immigrant hate The administration’s repeated use of the word “animal” is meant to dehumanize migrants — and is certain to cause more suffering.
Analysis from Brazil A truckers’ strike puts Brazil on edge Brazilian socialists analyze the strike by independent truckers that brought the country to a halt — and intensified political tensions.
