Activists Marshall Ganz, Rachel Laforest and Madeline Janis share how organized people can successfully fight organized money to deliver social change. Continue reading
Social Change
In the famous words of Frederick Douglass, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” History proves Douglass right — meaningful change in America has been initiated by activists and dissenters who demanded it. Bill Moyers has examined dissent and social change throughout his career, using stories of the abolition, suffrage, labor and populist movements to frame continuing, contemporary fights for human rights, including civil and voting rights, and women’s and gay rights.
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May 8, 2013
Veteran activist and organizer Marshall Ganz argues that we need to rethink the typical American response to economic challenges. Continue reading
May 5, 2013 | News & Notes
The state assembly is considering a bill to ensure "basic justice" for its 160,000 homeless men, women and children.
May 3, 2013 | Moyers & Company
Newtown parents and a legendary folk singer lift their voices to end gun violence. Continue reading
May 3, 2013
Watch Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, Bernice Johnson Reagon and Tom Morello talk with Bill about the unifying power of music. Continue reading
May 3, 2013 | Moyers Moments
The legendary singer tells Bill what the song “Amazing Grace” means to him. Continue reading
May 3, 2013 | Moyers Moments
The former Rage Against the Machine guitarist discusses the role of music in political protest. Continue reading
May 3, 2013
Watch Newtown parents and legendary singers raise their voices to uplift a community following the Sandy Hook massacre. Continue reading
May 3, 2013 | Moyers Moments
In this 1994 Moyers Moment, the folk singer reflects on the role his music played over several decades of American history. Continue reading
May 3, 2013
A group started by members of the Newtown community hope you will call your representatives and support common sense solutions to make our schools safer.
