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106 Years After Fannie Lou Hamer Was Born, Her Struggle for Justice Lives On
Fannie Lou Hamer fought to end systemic racism, police violence and poverty, showing us the path to a more just world.
Touching My Prison Yard’s Grass Radicalized Me to Take Action Behind Bars
Creating a prison book club provided a safe space for the men around me, where new ways of thinking could be explored.
Grassroots Organizing in Red States Is at the Heart of Abolitionist Struggle
Here’s what we can learn from abolitionists who are organizing in some of the most conservative parts of the country.
Our Movements Need Infrastructure for Care, Recovery and Belonging
“The model of social movements has been to just throw young people at these crises,” says Aaron Goggans.
Right-Wing Troll Andy Ngo Loses Lawsuit Filed Against Portland Activists
After the "milkshake incident" made him infamous, he made a career out of targeting activists perceived as anti-fascist.
Confronting the Climate Crisis Requires Disruptive Action and Radical Healing
Disruptive climate activism is the single most effective way to intervene in the climate emergency.
Atlanta Mayor’s Office Files for Stay on Federal Stop Cop City Injunction
A federal lawsuit extended the petition deadline and opened the process to DeKalb County residents.
I’ve Worked With Reparation Efforts Across the US: Here’s What You Need to Know
Reparations are a path toward acknowledgment and justice for victims, not a form of punishment for perpetrators.
Doctors Are Mobilizing in Ohio and Elsewhere to Protect Reproductive Rights
Physicians have emerged on the front lines of the battle over abortion in at least five states.
Abolition Doesn’t Undermine Safety — Its Goal Is Safety for Everyone
If policing, prosecution and incarceration created safety, the U.S. would be the safest country in the world.