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Getting Real About Fascism: What You Need to Know
Kelly Hayes talks with author Shane Burley about the current political moment and how we can fight back.

Should We All Be in the Streets? Let’s Talk About Protest.
Kelly Hayes talks with grassroots organizer and author L.A. Kauffman in Truthout's podcast “Movement Memos.”

Amid Crackdown on Activists, Support Groups Help Resistance Continue Behind Bars
Support groups are working to ensure activists behind bars continue to have the support of their larger community.

Brazilians Mobilize to Clean Up Massive Oil Spill and End the Fossil Fuel Era
Following an oil disaster five months ago, Brazilians are rising up.

Clinging to Normalcy Is Killing Us. How Do We Break Free?
Kelly Hayes talks with organizer Aly Wane about how to energize our communities in Truthout's podcast “Movement Memos.”

Voting Trump Out Isn’t Enough — We Must Organize to Build a Better Future
We need strong social movements based in an understanding of race, the South, and the power of collective action.

We Want a World Without Police. These Organizers Are Charting the Way.
A new anthology explores strategies and tactics for building safety through transformative justice.

The Women’s March Is Back and Ready to Defeat Trump
The Women’s march returns this year with a new strategy to get women activated to oust Trump in November.

Riot Police Evict Oakland Moms Who Reclaimed Vacant Home to Fight Homelessness
In Oakland, a group of mothers fighting homelessness is waging a battle against real estate speculators.

Iran Admits to Downing Airplane, Sparking Renewed Anti-Government Protests
There are reports of Iranian forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse the protesters.