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Rojava’s Revolution Begins in the Classroom
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
Southern States Take Up Fight for Bold Democracy Reforms
Voting rights advocates are proposing far-reaching, pro-democracy agendas in Southern states.
We Must Overcome Our Atomization to Beat Back Neoliberal Fascism
Movements in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador have gained momentum by resisting the isolation imposed by neoliberalism.
The Demise of Democracy Under Trump Proves the Frankfurt School Right
It warned that the structures integral to democracy, such as a free press, could end up destroying the system.
Federal Workers Will Flood Washington to Resist Trump’s War on Unions
Trump's attacks reverberate beyond the federal employees and labor unions that are the direct target.
To Confront Climate Change, We Need an Ecological Democracy
We cannot confront climate change without first confronting the unequal power relations that caused it.
Puerto Rican Fight Lives On in People’s Assemblies Locally and in Diaspora
The movement to transform Puerto Rican society and politics beyond individual politicians is growing.
Populism Is Not the Answer to Neoliberal Fascism
Populism on both the right and left narrows the scope of power to the role of leaders, not the people.
Boris Johnson Takes His Brexit Demagoguery to the Social Media Sphere
The U.K. prime minister's communication style of short questions and short answers is typical of demagogic politics.
The Return of the Federal Death Penalty Is an Attack on Democracy
The death penalty is not just a human rights violation -- it's a warning of repression to come.