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We Can’t All Be “Radicals,” but We Should All Support Them
This isn't a call for you to become radical. This is a reminder: radicals are doing the work of freeing you, even if you don't realize.
Don’t “Get Over It,” Harness It! An Open Letter to Bernie Supporters
We need our “secret weapon” — a way to turn anger into determination and bitterness into optimism.
“Stop the World, I Want to Get Off”: Trump and Authoritarianism
All over the globe, including here in the US, there is a resurgence of muscular authoritarian politics.
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Chronic Hunger Lingers in the Midst of Plenty
The global food security challenge is unambiguous: by 2050, the world must feed 9 billion people.
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Brazil’s Sewage Woes Reflect the Growing Global Water Quality Crisis
The headlines continue to highlight the problems with the water quality and the associated risks.
Beyond a Protest Party: What Will It Take for the Green Party to Start Winning?
To move beyond symbolism, the Green Party needs a strong infrastructure and a commitment to down-ticket elections.
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Federal Investigation Lays Bare How Baltimore Police Systematically Abuse Black Residents’ Civil Rights
It took an uprising to bring attention to the rampant racism of the city police department.
Utilities Are Lobbying Against the Expansion of Rooftop Solar
Utilities are lobbying against the expansion of rooftop solar, and that's no good for anyone.
Why Did a University Quarter Police and Soldiers in Its Dorms?
We need a robust Third Amendment to protect us not just from the military but also from militarized police.
We Will Create Our Freedom: The Importance of the Movement for Black Lives Platform
The Movement for Black Lives is making history as it works to define what systemic change should actually look like.