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Climbing Beyond Cartels
Extreme sport is rocking the lives of at-risk youth in the violent neighborhoods of Mexico.
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Faces of Fracking: Rebecca Claassen
A grassroots effort in Santa Barbara County to stop intensive oil production fights against millions from the oil industry.
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Fasting for Democracy: Why I’ve Given Up Food to Fight Corruption
The struggle to end corruption and establish political equality regardless of wealth is a struggle to ensure that universal suffrage still means something.
“Night of Terror” for White House Picketers to Be Observed on November 15th
NYS women prisoners attacked, while other New Yorkers rallied in support.
Gas Free Seneca Statement
We call on Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tom Reed to step up, speak out, and help their constituents keep the Finger Lakes safe from heavy …
Mobilization Needed Now More Than Ever to Win Justice for Michael Brown!
No one can deny that the police need to be reined in and there are situations where the federal government can be pressured to take needed action.
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3,000-Mile March for Climate Action to Arrive in Washington, DC on November 1
When the original thirty-four people started walking from Port of Wilmington, Los Angeles, they had no idea that walking across the country would turn into a life-changing experience.
Activists Release Comedic Video Series Urging Oregon Voters to Legalize Marijuana
Crowdsourced videos feature comedians and actors showing how easy it is to vote in Oregon and end marijuana prohibition.
Is Filming a Police Officer a “Domestic Threat”? Austin Activist on Trial for Videotaping an Arrest
A jury in Austin, Texas, is set to issue its decision today in a case that centers on a person's right to film police officers.
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Black Freedom Fighters in Ferguson: Some of Us Are Queer
Not all of the freedom fighters are Black men with masculine swag and pedigree.