The Progressive Magazine

04/30/2026

Strategy and Leverage–– Not Vibes–– Are What We Need Now.

In Minnesota, on January 23, there was a mass strike. The general strike remains a goal to aspire to. But simply saying the words over and over again will not call the strike into being
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The general strike remains a goal to aspire to. But simply saying the words over and over again will not call the strike into being.

04/30/2026

In January, photojournalist Wali Khan documented ICE’s assault on the Twin Cities.

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https://progressive.org/magazine/ice-fishing-in-minneapolis-khan-20260428/

04/29/2026

“It’s not easy. Some people don’t comprehend or don’t want to. People judge me because I smile through my trauma. But we all deserve to have some type of understanding, some type of security.”

Ten stories of people with histories living in Skid Row, in their own words. Read the full story from Amelia Rayno, co-executive director of Blue Hollywood Street Sanctuary, on The Progressive.

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04/29/2026

Israeli restrictions on the entrance of electronic devices into Gaza has made life even harder for students and freelancers.

Israeli restrictions on the entrance of electronic devices into Gaza has made life even harder for students and freelancers.

04/29/2026

Every organization can take steps to prevent misconduct and hold themselves accountable when leaders abuse their power.

Every organization can take steps to prevent misconduct and hold themselves accountable when leaders abuse their power.

04/28/2026

When President Donald Trump released the sinisterly titled Executive Order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” my immediate thought was that I knew where this was headed. Scattered throughout was language alleging “care,” “treatment,” and “safety,” as the Executive Order clearly outlines plans to mass-institutionalize people experiencing homelessness or perceived mental disability. My suspicions were confirmed.
- Rachel Litchman

Forcing the most vulnerable among us into institutions only perpetuates their trauma. I know, because I’ve lived it.

04/28/2026

This Workers Memorial Day, April 28, let's commit to curbing on-the-job harassment and abuse.

This Workers Memorial Day, April 28, let's commit to curbing on-the-job harassment and abuse.

04/28/2026

In villages throughout the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds face violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers.

In villages throughout the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds face violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers.

04/27/2026

The Trump Administration’s policies regarding civil rights in education have eroded protections for marginalized students.

The Trump Administration’s policies regarding civil rights in education have eroded protections for marginalized students.

04/27/2026

The outdated facility is slated for closure in 2029—but many still housed there now benefit from greater autonomy and rehabilitative programs.

The outdated facility is slated for closure in 2029—but many still housed there now benefit from greater autonomy and rehabilitative programs.

04/27/2026

As Israel manufactures a financial crisis in the West Bank, public schools are only able to teach three days a week.

As Israel manufactures a financial crisis in the West Bank, public schools are only able to teach three days a week.

04/24/2026

We need policies that enhance water supplies, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies.

We need policies that enhance water supplies, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies.