Zany Progressive Staff Picks
Milwaukee Mother of 5 Living in U.S. Since a Baby Deported to Laos
A Milwaukee mother of five was deported to Laos after living in the U.S. since she was brought here by her parents from Thailand as a baby.
What is the Comstock Act?
Learn where The Comstock Act comes from, what it does, how it was used in the past, and how Republicans are using it today.
How to Protect Democracy: 5 Actions Every American Citizen Can Take
Learn how to protect democracy in the United States. 5 steps you, as an American citizen, can take to stop our democracy from becoming a dictatorship.
This is Racist. We Must Say it.
Republican lawmakers claim that telling children ‘they are all welcome no matter their race’ is “controversial and divisive.” Republicans are racist.
Free Speech Under Fire: Why the First Amendment Matters Today
With our rights under attack, it’s more important than ever that all Americans know their rights under the First Amendment.
Understanding Foreign Aid: How USAID Fosters Global Stability and Secures Our National Interests
Americans aren't aware of the many reasons for providing foreign aid and the ways in which it benefits the safety and security of our own country.
How to become a political commentator: 5 tips
Politics are super stress-inducing. Believe me—I know! I never wanted to become a political commentator until Donald Trump became President. Before 2019, I had not watched a minute of news and knew nothing about politics. I wasn't the least bit interested and to be…
How to Start a Nonprofit: Change Lives Forever
How to start a Nonprofit provides you with a step-by-step guide of the entire process.
Successful Police Reform in Camden, New Jersey – Lessons Learned
Police reform success in Camden, New Jersey has shown us that reform isn’t just possible, it’s successful with a 60% drop in homocides.
10 simple ways to make your home more eco-friendly: Easy tips for a greener lifestyle
Making your home more eco-friendly doesn't have to be an overwhelming task. By implementing these ten simple strategies, you can significantly reduce your environmental impact while creating a healthier living space for you and your family.
- US revokes policy restricting subpoenas of reporters’ phone records – live April 26, 2025 Johana Bhuiyan (now); Lucy Campbell, Maya Yang, Tom Ambrose and Amy Sedghi (earlier)
- Trump administration investigating California university over foreign gifts April 25, 2025 Associated Press
- Pam Bondi rescinds Biden-era protections for journalists April 25, 2025 Léonie Chao-Fong in Washington
- FBI arrests Wisconsin judge and accuses her of obstructing immigration officials April 25, 2025 Marina Dunbar and Maya Yang and agency
- Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report says April 25, 2025 Andrew Roth in Washington
- Russia and Ukraine 'very close to a deal', says Trump April 26, 2025
- US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement April 25, 2025
- UN agency runs out of food aid in Gaza after Israeli blockade April 25, 2025
- 'Something different in the air' as hushed Rome reckons with Pope's death April 25, 2025
- Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge over CEO's killing April 25, 2025