Suing for a Livable Planet
September 27, 2023 | Young people are filing lawsuits for climate damage — and some are even winning.
Articles by Farrah Hassen
A Hot Labor Summer — In More Ways Than One
August 23, 2023 | Governments are failing to protect workers from extreme heat, so it’s no surprise labor actions have been heating up too.
Housing Is a Human Right — We Need to Recognize It
July 19, 2023 | Housing is fundamental to every person’s life, health, and security. Our government should start treating it that way.
Lights, Camera, Action: Why the Hollywood Writers Strike Matters
May 17, 2023 | If you work for a living in this increasingly unfair economy — or just watch TV — you have a stake in the Hollywood writers strike.
The Artist Who Taught Me About Justice
May 3, 2023 | In my first job after college, I was an assistant to Harry Belafonte. There was nobody better to learn from about justice and the arts.
Will There Ever Be Justice for the Iraq War?
March 22, 2023 | A world without accountability paved the way for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
How the World Can Help After the Middle East Earthquake
February 15, 2023 | For Syrians, the quake is the latest crisis after years of suffering. It’s time to end sanctions and send aid.
Beyond the ‘Border Crisis’
January 18, 2023 | Reducing a humanitarian crisis to an issue of “border security” puts real solutions out of reach.