Through the years, the work of women journalists in the Middle East has gone far beyond reporting news and has become a vital force for truth and justice.
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In his lyrics, the folksinger and herald of US postwar social struggles described his era. In some ways, it resembles our own.
Environmental activism doesn’t always have to be radical.
A sociologist and longtime punk rock fan reflects on Philly’s heyday of squatters, underground venues, anarchist spaces and anti-capitalist protest.
Collective action on climate is crucial. Scientists play an important role in driving change.
Saying ‘yes, I’m queer’ or ‘yes, I’m fat’ isn’t just resistance, it can be the start of a political identity.
Many African abolitionists who fought and lost their lives in the struggle against slavery have gone unacknowledged.
A new book revisits her life, work and ideas and shows how relevant they still are today.
Despite funding cuts, political scapegoating and internal tensions, thousands of volunteers came together in the 1980s to provide care to a stigmatized community.
Protests can serve two opposing purposes. They can represent a mass movement in favor of democracy – and simultaneously serve a nascent dictator in their efforts to undermine democracy.
Activists without ‘lived experience’ can feel unsure of their place.
Cute characters are often vulnerable, innocent and lovable – and therein lies their power.
Activists-in-exile bring with them not only their personal stories and attitudes of resilience, but also their expertise in governance, human rights and social justice.
Pushback works.
A civil rights activist who ran for president twice and became a Democratic power broker, Jackson was an American political icon. But above all, he was a Southerner.
Legal experts see a current lawsuit against the environmental group Greenpeace as a classic example of using litigation to stifle public criticism.
Disparaging people who get government benefits to make ends meet, especially if they’re Black, is no longer a recipe for political success in America.
For one thing, the presence of employees with disabilities improves the culture of the entire organization, making it more collaborative and responsive.
We can model hope by exemplifying how engaging in the work of justice means participating in a legacy that stretches across generations.
The ‘Save Chinatown’ movement began 50 years ago with the fight over the expansion of the Vine Street Expressway.
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