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Ten Amazing Social Movement Struggles in 2017 That Give Us Reason to Hope
Here are ten stories showing that people power works.

San Francisco Is Designing a Plaza to Encourage Civic Activism and Protest
San Francisco is moving to encourage public assembly.

Ten High School Protests That Defied the Trump Agenda in 2017
High school students boldly challenged Trump in 2017.

How I Changed My Holiday Traditions to Match My Values
Five ways to celebrate without feeling financially and emotionally overwhelmed.

The 150-Mile Wardrobe: A Solution for One of the World’s Most Polluting Industries
The Northern California Fibershed aims to skirt the rampant waste in the apparel industry.

Melting ICE: New Sanctuary Coalition Activists Surround New York Immigrant Processing Center, Calling for Justice
Advocates and survivors stand with ICE victims.

Net Neutrality Repeal Undermines Black Efforts to Combat Racial Bias in the Media, Activists Say
Congress has 60 days to undo the repeal and win Black votes.

Major Education Victory in Philadelphia as Parents, Teachers and Activists Reclaim Control of Schools
Helen Gym and Kendra Brooks discuss more.

Much-Needed Hope for Planet Earth in “Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution”
A new film shows that politicians, business executives and activists can band together for lasting, positive change.

Henry A. Giroux on Developing a Language of Liberation for Radical Transformation
Anger can be a source of galvanizing hope and action.