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Oakland Activists “Block the Boat” in Solidarity with Gaza
In the Bay Area, condemnation of Israel's attack on Gaza has emerged in the form of “Block the Boat.”
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The Abolitionist Echoes of Ferguson: White Privilege as Moral Duty
What are the responsibilities of those enjoying white privilege in a white supremacist society? The abolitionists offer inspiration in the fight against racism and structural injustice.
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Activist: For a New Generation, Ferguson Marks Historic Nonviolent Resistance to Police Repression
As protests continue in Ferguson, activists are traveling to Missouri to join the movement in solidarity.
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Do You Know Which States Are Best for Women?
A recent study ranks Louisiana the WORST state for women.
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A Bike That Stamps Your Message on the Street, and Three Other Open-Source Tools for Activists
StreetToolbox offers new tools for the political communicator - from a remote controlled car that writes messages in colored sand to a kit that turns your bike into a …
We Won’t Forget Wisconsin
A new film called Wisconsin Rising is screening around the country, the subject, of course, being the activism surrounding the mass occupation of the Wisconsin Capitol in 2011.
Palestine: The Pulse of Third World Revolt
As bombs drop on Gaza yet again, people across the world are turning to the streets in the tens of thousands to express solidarity with the Palestinians.
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Overcoming Continuing Nuclear Dangers and Japan Prime Minister Abe’s Unconstitutional Coup
Despite the dangers of a great power nuclear war on display in Ukraine and the political coup in Japan that has shredded its Constitution, progress on abolishing nuclear weapons …
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Federal Toxic Pollution Website Down for Months, Leaving Eco-Groups in the Dark
With a federal website listing thousands of toxic pollution reports scrapped due to a security breach, environmental watchdogs are without a crucial tool for holding polluters and government regulators …
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Is Freeing Minks Terrorism? Questions We Should Be Asking Ourselves
Tyler Lang and Kevin Olliff's terrorism indictment for allegedly releasing caged minks and foxes suggest “ag-gag” laws are not about animal rights.