Progressive Perspectives, formerly the Progressive Media Project, was launched in 1993 to help diversify and democratize our nation’s op-ed pages. We train activists and nonprofit staff on how to write powerful op-eds. Our op-eds are distributed nationally by the Tribune News Service, and reach a potential audience of 150 million readers each year. Our op-eds are regularly picked up by dozens of small papers as well as by mainstream news sites including the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, the Los Angeles Times, and the Miami Herald. Our goal is to support voices that are underrepresented in the mainstream media.
When ‘Decorum’ Means ‘Mob Rule,’ It’s Time to Break It
In Tennessee and Montana, Republicans silenced the voices of three young lawmakers because they dared to challenge the undemocratic status quo. Read more
May 8, 2023
The Border Patrol’s New App Will Make Border Crossings Even More Dangerous
CBP One forces asylum-seekers to become sitting ducks for what the FBI has described as a “multi-billion dollar industry” of extortion, trafficking, and official corruption. Read more
May 2, 2023
A FedEx Worker Was Killed on the Job. Her Case Wasn’t an Anomaly
Safety problems at workplaces are getting worse—including preventable fatal accidents. Read more
Apr 26, 2023
Ending Affirmative Action Would Be Bad for Our Health
For too many patients, a diverse healthcare system may mean the difference between life and death. Without more diversity, patients may be on the receiving end of bias. Read more
Apr 26, 2023
The Problem with Processed Wheat
Government food agencies have often prioritized the interests of corporate food giants over our health. This needs to stop. Read more
Apr 21, 2023
U.S. Gun Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Violence in Mexico
A new lawsuit argues that U.S. gun companies’ unlawful conduct has substantially reduced the life expectancy of Mexican citizens. Read more
Apr 24, 2023
Local Communities Are on the Frontlines of Climate Justice
Communities of color are not just victims of climate change—they are powerful leaders in the fight against it. Read more
Apr 20, 2023
This new Texas Anti-Immigration Proposal Is Flagrantly Racist
A new state bill would essentially give license to vigilante groups to mete out punishment as they see fit, regardless of legal constraints. Read more
Apr 18, 2023
Tennessee Republicans Can’t Stop Progress
Nothing could be more revealing of the GOP's fragility than the targeting of two Black freshman Democrats in the state's House of Representatives. Read more
Apr 11, 2023