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From Palestine to US Prisons, Radical Love Can Guide Our Fight for Liberation
The Palestinian Feminist Collective is working to decolonize Valentine’s Day this year. Here’s how.
Unexpected Tenderness in “The Last of Us” Offers Grist for Radical Politics
Post-apocalyptic TV dramas don’t have to be cynical or atomizing — they can inspire a politics of care and mutual aid.
BuzzFeed’s AI-Produced Content Experiment Is a Glimpse Into a Bleak Future
We can expect a media universe where a shrinking labor force is exploited to feed ChatGPT so it can churn out clickbait.
Twitter’s Collapse Is Bad News for Organizers – But Another Commons Is Possible
Though some things may be lost if Twitter fades, the real “magic” behind the platform was never the app, but the people.
Media Literacy for Young People Is Crucial — But Rarely Taught in Schools
The newly formed Media Revolution Collective is helping youth approach media with a critical lens and spot biases.
Prosecution of Assange Would Lead to End of the First Amendment, Advocates Warn
Prominent lawyers, journalists and human rights defenders say prosecuting Assange poses a grave threat to journalism.
“Thirst” Updates the Vampire Genre for Our Age of Rising Fascism
The novel offers an alternate-reality allegory about the rise of Trump and the right-wing movement that supports him.
New Documentaries Explore Censorship and Suppression of History in Israel
"A Reel War: Shalaal" and "The Soldier's Opinion" expose the realities of Israel's “nation-building.”
Tidings of Discomfort and Joy: Christmas as Resistance
Christmas offers an opportunity for those who celebrate it to recommit to the love and solidarity its story teaches.
Organizers Are Rediscovering the Power of Song in Movement Building
Organizers are learning how song culture strengthens the capacity to create social change.