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Resisting White Supremacy Can’t Happen Without Self-Care
For women of color, prioritizing our own physical, mental and emotional well-being is vital to our fight for social justice.
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Power to the People vs. Power to the Bomb: Alternatives to Nuclear Domination
The history of our social movements shows that real power lies in cooperation with, not domination over, others.
The Urban Common Spaces That Show Us We Belong to Something Larger
We must protect the parks, pathways, and gardens that connect us to each other and to the ecosystems of our home.
Protesters Take to Streets in New York City, Enraged by Trump’s Decision to Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal
Following the news of Trump's departure from the Paris accord, landmarks in cities around the world were lit up green in support of the agreement.
Beyond Reactive Politics: Working Toward the Wholesale Reorganization of Society
Social movements are figuring out how to move out of a defensive posture and fight for the power to govern, says activist James Hayes.
Oscar López Rivera Returns Home to Chicago — and to a Movement
Oscar Lopez Rivera's release from prison comes at a time of escalating crisis for Puerto Rico.
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.