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“Trying to Build in the Rubble of Neoliberalism”: Michelle Alexander and Naomi Klein on Bringing Movements Together
How do we envision the movements necessary to get beyond the existential threats to the planet and its people?
Beyond Celebrity Politics and Capitalism: From Justin Trudeau to Bernie Sanders, and More
“We need to question the celebrity relationship with politicians that has colonized the whole political spectrum,” says Naomi Klein.
Beating Wall Street Means Fighting the Extraction of Wealth From Communities of Color
Racist hate language is one of the tools the financial sector uses to extract wealth from communities of color.
Two Years After the Uprising, Black Women’s Experiences of Policing in Baltimore Still Under the Radar
Police violence and sexual assaults against Black women are too often ignored in discussions of DOJ oversight.
Member of Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum in Jackson, Mississippi’s Mayoral Race
Chokwe Antar Lumumba has a plan to change Mississippi's reputation as a site of acute oppression, starting with Jackson.
Under Activist Pressure, Portland Agrees to End All Corporate Investments
The decision was a victory for activists organized along intersectional lines.
Two Years After Sandra Bland, Justice for Wakiesha Wilson
A year after the death of Wakiesha Wilson in a LAPD jail cell, her grieving family is still pushing for answers and accountability.
How Chicago Became the First City to Make Reparations to Victims of Police Violence
The ordinance provides a meaningful model for creating reparations at the local level.
Why College Students Are Challenging Their Own Schools in the Fight Against White Supremacy
Despite right-wing backlash, a powerful movement is challenging racism on the University of Michigan campus.
Is It Time for a Tax Strike? A Conversation With Activist Michael Kink
Tax resistance could be an effective way to break the back of this administration if we all do it together.