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In the Age of Trump, Democracy Reform Is Key
On the road from Philadelphia to Harrisburg with a bipartisan group of reformers.
The Home of Free Speech™: A Critical Perspective on UC Berkeley’s Coalition With the Far-Right
“Free speech” is commonly used to discourage diversity and perpetuate structural violence against minorities.
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Why Peg City Car Co-op Is Joining Forces With Housing Co-ops in Winnipeg, Canada
One Winnipeg car-sharing startup is beginning to not only improve accessibility for locals and visitors, but it's doing so innovatively.
The Conviction of an Activist for Laughing Portends Repression of Protest Under Trump
The outrageous conviction of a CODEPINK protester for laughing during a congressional hearing is a warning to those daring to protest in the Trump era.
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How One African Refugee Is Feeding One of the Hungriest Places in the US
Since starting her farm, Rosata Hezumuryano has met great success by growing mboga buchungu for the hungry in Portland, Oregon.
This Rutgers Student Won’t Stand Alone
Students and professors are showing solidarity with a student activist who could be deported.
Settler State Repression: Standing Rock Battles Continue in the Courts
Standing Rock is one modern example of the repressive policing that has long been deployed against Indigenous peoples.
When You Unite to Defend Your Home, Winning Is Just a Matter of Time and Persistence
The 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize winners offer hope and inspiration for grassroots activism.
Children Lead May Day Mobilizations Across the Country
Children are leading strikes, walkouts and other direct actions across the country today to build an ongoing movement.
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Americans Need to Stop Trashing 15 Million Tons of Clothing Every Year
There are three key ways consumers can immediately lessen clothing waste: recycling, repairing and reducing consumption.