Courtney Martin

What becomes of the democratic commons when citizens don’t feel safe?

Now that we’ve established that promoting the advancement of
women is good policy, we have to stay vigilant as ideas turn into
actions.

When students from privileged backgrounds look abroad — rather than in their own dormitories — to be inspired to action, they perpetuate inequality.

Instead of drawing inspiration from political candidates, young people must be motivated by the promise of a country that reflects our deeply held values.

In both our media and our politics, style over substance has become the status quo.

In the wake of the recession, Americans are consuming less and communing more.

An increasing number of urban dwellers are retreating to the country — and taking the city with them.

It’s easy to point fingers and call out conservative racism, but the progressive community has a long way to go, too.

Feminists have a fraught relationship with Michelle Obama’s political agenda.

Do we still need to carve out separate spaces for girls and women in order to ensure that their ideas are heard?