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Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Celebrates Jailing of Ex-Guatemalan President
In Guatemala, Otto Perez Molina has been jailed.
Guatemalan President Resigns in “Huge Victory” for Popular Uprising
After a massive public uprising, Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has resigned.
Protesters Occupy Lignite Coal Mine in Germany
Four months before world governments meet to negotiate the deal to “save the climate,” 1,500 protesters took matters into their own hands.
Art and Protest at Venice Biennale Highlights Labor Conditions, Climate Change and Austerity
The Venice Biennale is the oldest and most prestigious international art exhibition.
Creative Time Summit at Venice Biennale Features Artists and Democracy
A New York-based group, Creative Time, is hosting a three-day summit.
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We Gon’ Be Alright: Black Love, Black Resistance and Black Liberation
At this month's convening of the Movement for Black Lives in Cleveland, we experienced the power of Black people coming together.
Honduras Breaks the Silence: Protests Persist Against Corruption
Since the coup against the democratically elected President of Honduras in 2009, Honduras has been experiencing a period of continuous crises.
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Recovering the Lost Lessons of West Virginia’s Historic Labor Struggles
When looking back at the mine battles of the early 1900s, West Virginia officials are as guilty of misrepresenting the state's rich history as any outsider.
Beyond Innocence: US Political Prisoners and the Fight Against Mass Incarceration
President Obama could consider healing wounds by releasing some of the many political prisoners.
Protests Demand Justice for Sandra Bland and Kindra Chapman, Black Women Found Dead in Jail
In Texas, new information has emerged about the arrest of Sandra Bland.