Community organizing

A worker with a microphone educates other workers about their rights

Lessons for Hollywood’s women from tomato pickers in Florida

Jobs

Sexual assault in the tomato fields in Florida was rampant. Now, it’s not. And farmworkers believe other women can learn from them about how to stop the abusive behavior in the workplace.

SafeMode conversation with Zeynep

8 things we learned about activism in Marco Werman’s conversation with Zeynep Tufekci at SXSW

Conflict
Highway Patrol Captain Ron Johnson talks to people during a peaceful demonstration, as communities react to the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 14, 2014. Tensions in Ferguson eased after the Highway Patrol relieved St. Louis Cou

Here’s how police can get protests right instead

Justice

50 Years After the March on Washington, A Look At Dreams for the Next 50 Years

Reflecting on the March on Washington

Remembering the March on Washington & Next Steps for Civil Rights

Fifty years ago tomorrow, 250,000 protesters from across the country converged on the Washington Mall for the 1963 March on Washington. With a vision of America as a place of equal opportunity and freedom, they marched for fair labor standards, decent housing, desegregated schools, and better job opportunities.  It was on this day that Martin […]

No Controversy Over LGBT Athletes at World Championships in Russia

Conflict & Justice

Despite the controversy over Russia’s anti-gay propaganda ban ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics, there’s no evidence of it at the Track and Field World Championships being held in Moscow. Host Marco Werman talks with Nicole Nazzaro.

As economic recession marches on in Spain ‘Robin Hood’ character galvanizes poor, unemployed

Spain continues to struggle to rebuild its economy and those who are out of work are growing increasingly frustrated. In recent months, several workers marches have been held, and in some the generally peaceful protests have turned into mob actions, which include stealing from grocery stores and banks — ostensibly for the poor.

Grassroots movement afoot in Canada to raise taxes on top earners

Global Politics

As American political leaders debate ways to cut taxes, in Canada there’s a different effort underway. A group of wealthy doctors are among a growing group of people calling for increased taxes on the top 10 percent of income earners as a way to fund Canadian programs and infrastructure.

‘Cash Mobs’ profit locally owned stores

A new phenomenon, called “Cash Mobs,” is spreading across the country, changing the way people view local businesses. Similar to flash mobs, Cash Mobs organize customers to spend money at struggling locally owned businesses to support their community.