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Extinction Rebellion Defies Blanket Ban on Climate Protests in London
London police imposed a city-wide protest ban Monday night.
Airbnb Rentals Are Displacing Mexico City Residents as Rents Surge
Mexico City rents have skyrocketed, forcing long-term residents to relocate.
Activists Shut Down DC Streets as Climate Activism Heats Up
Friday’s climate strike was not a one-off moment.
16 Children Accuse Nations of Failing to Protect Them From Climate Change
Youth activists tell world leaders: You're defaulting on your contract and we're here to collect.
Why We March: Voices From the Front Lines of Friday’s Climate Strike
As many as 4 million people took to the streets in hundreds of countries.
#ShutDownDC Protesters Blockade Capital Streets to Demand Climate Action
The action was timed to coincide with the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.
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.