Ben Jealous

Progressives Gain Steam as Ocasio-Cortez Leverages Historic Win to Back Other Insurgent Democrats

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez celebrated her victory in New York's 14th congressional district with supporters on June 26.

Demanding Medicare for All, Climate Action, and Living Wages, Ben Jealous Wins Democratic Primary for Maryland Governor

Julia Conley, staff writer

"This was an election based on values, ideas and a vision for the state—and respect for the working people who live here."

Students March to Demand Gun Control Reforms in Washington, D.C. and Across the Nation

Julia Conley, staff writer

Hundreds of thousands are expected to protest today in cities and towns across...

RESIST: Businesses Shutter Nationwide for #DayWithoutImmigrants

Nika Knight, staff writer

Protesters hold up signs during a "Caravan of Love" walk in support of immigrants and refugees in Minneapolis, Minn., on February 11.

'From doctors to dishwashers, immigrants are integral to daily life in the U.S.'

'We Have Just Written Half of the GOP Platform': Progressives Dismayed by Dems

Flint Residents Told Their Poisoned Water Might Soon Cost Them Twice as Much

Inevitability or Electability? Sanders Reminds Voters He Can Trounce Trump

Highlighting Bernie's Broad Appeal, Former NAACP Head Readies Key Endorsement

NAACP Head Calls Out NYPD for 'Spine-Chilling' Defense of Stop-and-Frisk

Tens of Thousands Descend on Capitol for Immigrant Rights

Maryland Moves to Abolish Death Penalty

'Coal Blooded': New Report Slams Coal Plants for Poisoning Communities

NAACP Endorses Same-Sex Marriage

Trayvon Martin Shooter in Custody, Will Be Charged With Second-Degree Murder

NAACP Looks to UN in Fight Against Increasing US Voter Suppression

NAACP Takes On The Tea Parties in New Report

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Troy Davis: Little Clarity and Much Less Proof

The state of Georgia plans to execute Troy Davis on Sept. 21 for the 1989 murder of a white police officer despite what legal experts call "the skimpiest of evidence," including 7 of 9 prosecution witnessess recanting. Former FBI director William Sessions joins many others calling for Davis' execution to be halted due to "pervasive, persistent doubts" about the case. This week's GOP debate featuring "mobs who cheer for death," notes Amy Goodman, render the calls for clemency that much more...