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Activism
The Grassroots Fight for Housing Justice in Baltimore
Tired of waiting for the city to address housing justice, Baltimore鈥檚 constellation of grassroots activists and institutions are charging forward to keep residents in their homes and increase availability of affordable housing.
Abolishing the Nation鈥檚 Largest Jail System
L.A. County activists are working to replace violent jails with mental health facilities, and to reallocate funding from incarceration toward social services.
Carving a Better Tomorrow Out of a Worsening Today
Frida Berrigan reflects on living in a world of tipping points.
Manchin鈥檚 Pipeline Loss Shows Frontline and Green Groups Are Gaining Steam
鈥淲e launched our movement to breathe clean air 鈥� amid the Movement for Black Lives chanting 鈥榳e can鈥檛 breathe鈥� and a pandemic disproportionately killing Black people.鈥�
Intersectional Activism in a Post-Roe World
Abortion bans tend to disproportionately impact vulnerable populations in low-income, rural communities. Here鈥檚 how young people of color are fighting back.
Getting Voters the Truth in a Whirlwind of Lies
In Arizona, voter groups reach out to Latino citizens to combat misinformation spread by election-denier candidates.
What a 鈥淕reen Amendment鈥� Can Do for Environmental Justice
The Supreme Court curbed the EPA鈥檚 ability to restrict emissions, so states are looking to enshrine rights to 鈥渉ealthful environments鈥� in their constitutions.
On Becoming a Somatic Abolitionist
Resmaa Menakem intersperses political commentary and predictions about American democracy with explanations of how racialized trauma presents in our bodies, and offers body-focused exercises to deal with it.
How the Korean Concept of 鈥淗an鈥� Teaches Solidarity
It is high time for the U.S. to do some serious soul-searching. Communion and fellowship are what will get us through.
Baby Boomers Mobilize Around Climate Change
The generation鈥檚 organizing experience, voter turnout, and spending power make them a powerful force for change.
A Growing Wave of Unionizing Drives Change
From Amazon to Starbucks, employees are demanding better pay and working conditions from companies that have long had a free hand to maximize profits at any cost.
The Political Power of Pro-Choice Protests
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, protests remind the Left how political change happens.
Unlearning Racism As a Non-Black Person of Color
A young, mixed-race Iranian American realized during the 2020 racial justice uprisings that being a person of color didn鈥檛 mean she was automatically an expert on race and racism.
Women Against the Bomb: Mothers of the Revolution
A new documentary interviews 鈥淕reenham Common Women鈥濃�攖ough, dedicated protesters in the struggle against nuclear weapons and nuclear war.
Abolitionists and Environmentalists in Atlanta Band Together to 鈥淪top Cop City鈥�
鈥淭he people who are killing us can鈥檛 also be the people who are keeping us safe.鈥�
How to Get Past Despair to Powerful Action on Climate Change
The evidence is clear that people are changing the climate dramatically. But human actions can also affect the climate for the better.
How Ukrainian Civilians Are Resisting Military Force
Unarmed Ukrainians changing road signs, blocking tanks, and confronting the Russian military are showing their bravery and strategic brilliance.
How to Prevent Burnout Among Black Movement Leaders
What would our movement be like if we abundantly supported Black leaders to transition to their next role in our ecosystem, instead of choosing to isolate them in burnout?
When Witnessing Becomes Activism
Witnesses, whether by accident or vocation, help to shape how societies understand social upheaval and respond to social change.
Reforming Laws From Behind Bars
Prison reformists鈥攎any of whom are serving long sentences鈥攈ave united to change the cruel and arbitrary carceral system.
Letting Go of Myths, Embracing Truths
By first transforming and reimagining ourselves, we all have an opportunity before us to truly transform our organizations and reimagine our work.
Activists Working to Defund Baltimore鈥檚 Police Face Roadblocks
The city鈥檚 activists have seen varying levels of success in housing and food justice. But justice for police abuse remains elusive. Here鈥檚 why.
Environmental Education Is Falling Short. Activism Can Help
鈥淲e can鈥檛 afford to let our education systems get in sustainability鈥檚 way.鈥�
How India鈥檚 Farmers Launched a Movement Against Modi鈥檚 Farm Bills鈥攁nd Won
Hundreds of thousands of Indian farmers spent a year relentlessly protesting the Modi government鈥檚 push to corporatize Indian agriculture. Their fight offers a model for social movements worldwide.
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