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Being Arrested Scares Me, But the Climate Crisis Is Pushing Me to Act
Petitions and tweets won't cut it. We need mass civil disobedience to set us on a new course.
Jewish Activists for Justice Must Not Ignore Palestine
Ignoring Palestine while fighting for social justice in the U.S. defeats the idea of true liberation.
Over 1,100 Congregations Have Agreed to Provide Sanctuary to Migrants
Places of worship are harboring families facing deportation, defying the law but fulfilling a moral imperative.
Facing Federal Charges for Aiding Migrants, Activist Says He Won’t Be Deterred
Activist Scott Warren faces up to 10 years if convicted.
A Wave of Solidarity With Kashmir Is Spreading Across the Globe
Kashmiris around the world are leading protests against India's moves toward ethnic cleansing.
Puerto Rican Resistance Began Long Before Rosselló
The uprising was a culmination of decades of organizing against austerity and colonial violence.
Hong Kong Grounds Flights as Mass Sit-in Shuts Down Airport
The latest escalation follows a weekend of bloody clashes between the police and protesters.
We Must End Neoliberalism, or Neoliberalism Will End Us
We must choose the well-being of our communities over neoliberalism's false promise of individual freedoms.
Opponents Delay $1.25 Billion Plastics Factory in Louisiana
If built, the 250-acre complex would release some 300 tons of toxic air emissions per year.
Puerto Rican Protests Continue Amid Political Uncertainty
Protests are continuing in Puerto Rico days after mass demonstrations forced Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to step down.