Zoomers are connected to political issues but disconnected to voting. A young reporter explores the reasons why this is true and what it will take to boost youth voter turnout.
Democracy
Jewish Students Central to Free Gaza Campus Protests
A Jewish American student takes us inside the Free Gaza encampment at Bryn Mawr College, part of the student uprising demanding an end to Israel鈥檚 genocide in Gaza.
Students Speak Out From Free Gaza Encampment
Students at San Francisco State University鈥檚 Free Gaza encampment share why they are demanding divestment from Israel.
Can Arizona Win Back the Right to an Abortion?
The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated an 1864 abortion ban鈥攚hich is now fueling voter enthusiasm for a November ballot measure seeking to permanently restore abortion rights.
Making Arab American Heritage Month Meaningful
Justice for Gaza can be a perfect focus for this year鈥檚 Arab American Heritage Month, says Stephanie Abraham.
Haitians Hope for a New Chapter
Understanding the roots of Haiti鈥檚 political crisis is critical to rebuilding the Caribbean nation鈥檚 democracy.
Ending Water Apartheid in Palestine
Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank fighting for the right to a homeland, and for their basic right to water鈥攚hich Israel continues to deny.
Will Washington鈥檚 Police Accountability Measure Work?
Frank Hopper shares the story of how Washington鈥檚 Puyallup Tribe helped pass Initiative 940, the nation鈥檚 first measure ending qualified immunity for police.
How the Puyallup Tribe Increased Police Accountability in Washington
Along with the families of other police shooting victims and the financial support of every federally recognized tribe in Washington state, the Puyallup Tribe helped pass the nation鈥檚 first police accountability bill.
Claims of Mass Rape by Hamas Unravel Upon Investigation
This investigative report uncovers questionable sourcing and a striking lack of physical or eyewitness evidence in two early reports that have been widely cited to bolster claims that Hamas committed mass sexual violence in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Why Reparations Are a 2024 Election Issue
Reparations for Black Americans are past due. Edgar Villanueva makes the case for reparations as an election issue.
Is Biden Determined to Lose the Election Over Israel?
Biden's unflinching support for Israel's genocide of Gaza threatens both Biden鈥檚 reelection and the United States amid fears that Donald Trump will win a second term.
Can Trump Be on the Ballot?
Trump appointed a third of the Supreme Court. Now, that same court will decide his fate.
To the American Right, Trump Can Do No Wrong
Right-wing audiences got a deeply distorted view of the verdict against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll鈥檚 defamation suit. Media Matters鈥� Courtney Hagle explains why and what to do about it.
Trump Wins in Iowa. Now What?
With Donald Trump鈥檚 landslide win at the Iowa Republican caucuses, pro-democracy groups are planning massive voter education campaigns.
Veterans Against Trump Call for Democratic Reforms
As Trump itches to return to the White House, how tenuous is U.S. democracy three years after the attack on the Capitol?
What Will It Take to End Gaza Genocide?
Huwaida Arraf explores possible solutions to Israel鈥檚 genocidal assault on Gaza, including enforcing international law and mass global solidarity with Palestinians.
How One Socialist Changed Seattle
After a decade on the Seattle City Council, Kshama Sawant reflects on her legacy鈥攁nd what comes next.
Keeping Brazil鈥檚 Black History in Its Tech 鈥淔uture鈥�
Rio de Janeiro鈥檚 Port Zone was once the largest slave port in the Americas. As developers work to 鈥渞evitalize鈥� the area, Black activists are fighting to retain the remnants of the district鈥檚 historical significance.
The Most Censored Stories of the Year
Project Censored鈥檚 latest report shows that corporate media missed or misrepresented dozens of critically important stories this year.
Beating Back Attacks on Voting Rights
Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding says massive voter turnout in 2024 is the best chance to counter the continued dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
Representation for the Ages
Adhering to the tenets of a liberal democracy matters more than age.
Meet the Gaza Mom Suing the U.S. Over Israel Military Aid
Award-winning Palestinian American author Laila Elhaddad is one of the lead plaintiffs suing the Biden administration over its funding of Israel鈥檚 unfolding genocide in Gaza.
There鈥檚 No Justification for Destroying Gaza鈥檚 Health Infrastructure
In this op-ed鈥攚hich the Journal of the American Medical Association rejected鈥攖hree doctors say the medical establishment should be morally unambiguous on bombing hospitals.
Understanding Media鈥檚 Deadly Double Standards on Gaza
Medea Benjamin sees a pattern in how Western media reported on the U.S. war in Iraq and how they are covering Israel鈥檚 war on Gaza today.
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