Five Things I Didn’t Know About Dolly
When I heard the news last week that Dolly Parton had died, I felt the same rush of emotions so many did: shock, disbelief, sorrow. As the day went on, reality sank in. I texted friends: How can there be a world without Dolly?
What Is Legacy?
Reflections from the opening of the Obama Presidential Center—where the art was stunning and the history was honored, but the fighters who made it all possible, and the fight we are in right now, were largely absent.
Twelve Years, Three Books, and a Question We Can’t Avoid
Twelve years ago—almost to the day, Steve Phillips took a chance on me. Three books, including two national bestsellers, later, we, and a launch team spanning the country, are about to launch a third book on April 21. We hope you’ll join us!
Accountability Over Icons: Why the Farmworkers' Movement is Bigger Than César Chávez
VIDEO: Labor movement leader Dolores Huerta, at age 96, and other victims broke decades of silence to expose Cesar Chavez as an abuser and pedophile.
Why artists need our support now more than ever
As a country—and world—we’re living through several concurrent endings. In the U.S., we’re witnessing authoritarians grasp at their final vestiges of power to stave off the growing influence of those who have been historically sidelined and marginalized. It’s hard to watch. It’s heavy and frightening to live through.
Reflections on a Text Received on a Spring Afternoon
I was sitting at my desk on a cool spring afternoon last week when I received the text. Outside, cherry plum blossoms had all but shed from recent rains but jasmine and wisteria were suddenly everywhere.
Four orgs you can support now to make an impact before Election Day
Whether you’re frantically refreshing your favorite publication's homepage for updates or avoiding the news altogether, there are still ways you can stay involved and make an impact in these final days. We recommend supporting groups on the ground who are doing the work to drive voter turnout through Election Day in swing states.
Flippable District in the Middle of NY State
This week we take a look at the NY-22, where Democrat and Working Families Party nominee John Mannion is challenging incumbent Republican Brandon Williams for the chance to represent this highly competitive district nestled in the Mohawk Valley and central New York State. The district is home to several universities, including Syracuse, Hamilton, Colgate, and Utica.
Rematch in the Catskills
Grab your paddle and hop in a canoe because this week we’re featuring some of the most beautiful parts of New York State at this time of the year — the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and Finger Lakes regions that are home to some of the best paddling east of the Mississippi River.
White Voters Key in NY Race That Includes the Hamptons
The NY-01 encompasses the eastern two-thirds of Long Island and includes places of extreme wealth such as the Hamptons, as well as working-class towns and farming communities. The district is currently represented by freshman Republican Nick LaLota and is considered a competitive district.