Sarah Johnson

1 month ago | commondreams.org | SArah Johnson |Sarah Johnson

The anger and frustration Americans are feeling toward the Democratic Party reached a boiling point earlier this month, after ten Senate Democrats joined the Republicans in voting for a federal funding bill that slashes everything from disaster relief to school meals for our kids. Presented with an opportunity to stand up for working people, Senate Democrats immediately tossed in the towel. But the Democratic leadership crisis isn’t limited to the U.S. Capitol.

Jan 11, 2025 | archyde.com | SArah Johnson |Sarah Johnson

Zimbabwe’s political scene is ablaze with controversy as the possibility of President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeking a third term sparks heated debates. The issue has not only divided the ruling Zanu-PF party but also exposed rifts within the opposition, with former Cabinet Minister Jonathan moyo adding his voice to the discourse. Once a vocal critic of Mnangagwa, Moyo has now dismissed those opposing the proposed term extension as “malcontents,” further intensifying the already polarizing discussion.

Sep 21, 2024 | ctnewsonline.com | Ryan Beard |SArah Johnson |Sarah Johnson

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Nov 8, 2023 | thenation.com | SArah Johnson |Sarah Johnson |Brad Lander |Elie Mystal |Joan Walsh

Activism / Obituary / Even as his body gave out on him, Barkan invited his family, friends, and those lucky enough to cross his path to join him in fighting for a more just world. Ad PolicyWe had the blessing to know Ady Barkan before his diagnosis with his ALS, back when he was “an energetic, but relatively anonymous footsoldier for progressive causes,” as the New York Times wrote in his obituary.

Oct 29, 2023 | kyivpost.com | Agnieszka Pilat |Mark Raczkiewycz |Andriy Bondar |SArah Johnson |Sarah Johnson

A pivotal election for Poland just saw a pro-European administration come to power. Unfortunately, the electoral road was shaped into a contentious ride, resurfacing many of the historical pains between Poland and Ukraine, while undermining both country’s bonds of love, unity, and resilience forged by artists following Russia’s invasion. Perhaps these political tensions are inevitable growing pains for two siblings who grew up in the shadow of an abusive relative.