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Sheila Jackson Lee Remembered for Resisting Iraq War, Advocating for Reparations
Representative Jackson Lee has died at the age of 74 after announcing last month she had pancreatic cancer.
How Solidarity Falters Amid Repression and How We Can Do Better
“This system was designed to do exactly what it is doing,” says author and activist Dean Spade.
To Stay in the Fight, We Must Navigate Trauma and Find the Healing We Need
“How do we grieve at the same time as we adapt?” asks author Robyn Maynard.
From Zinn to Now: New Book Chronicles Voices of Activism in the US
The collection gathers more than 100 speeches, essays and other documents of activism, protest and social change.
US-Backed Canadian Mine in Guatemala Threatens Water Supply for Millions
Activists vow to fight the Cerro Blanco mine, which threatens a water supply for millions in Guatemala and El Salvador.
K-12 Schools in New Jersey Are Becoming a Battlefield Over Palestine Advocacy
For months, pro-Israel advocates in New Jersey have lobbied school districts to suppress discussion of Palestine.
This Is a Politicizing Moment. Let’s Spread Our Wings and Lift Up Palestine.
The wisdom of birds in flight can inspire our collective movement to flock together for Palestine's liberation.
Meet the Teenager Challenging Iowa’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
Iowa teen Puck Carlson is pushing back against Iowa legislators’ attack on LGBTQ youth through activism and a lawsuit.
Groups Bring Tortuguita’s Killing to International Human Rights Commission
Activists hope the petition will debunk police narratives and join the international record of human rights violations.
Big Oil Ignores Millions of Climate Deaths When Billions in Profit Are at Stake
As the world burns, radical climate change activism is our only hope.