Believe the hype: “A second Trump term would potentially be an end-times event for our democracy.”

Book bans, TV ratings, Twitter threats … and SCOTUS. Activists call for fighting escalating threats—together.

During the Vietnam War, Francesco Da Vinci was a conscientious objector. We talk to him about the vulnerability of Russian protestors now.

The long-time free-speech advocate talks about Skokie and Charlottesville, battling at the ballot box, and the Brooklyn Dodgers

The actor, playwright, and screenwriter talks about his memoir, sobriety, women in politics, and what’s next

Can everyday New Yorkers come together to better the city, the state, and the planet?

Can a borough-based system of jails improve conditions for inmates and officers alike?

Attacks increased during the Trump years—LBGTQ groups are seeking personal and political solutions

“Every AIDS activist feels a calling when a new bug hits. We are uniquely positioned to make a difference, having become essential workhorses within the public health establishment. We provide muscle for making sure the politicians listen to the science.”

“There are not two sides to this issue. When companies donate to an elected official who supports discrimination it really shows you where their priorities lie."