activism

Balochistan Finds Its Voice

Matt Broomfield and Robin Fleming / Truthdig Feb 19, 2024 In Pakistan and Iran, a grassroots women-led movement gives hope to millions of stateless people. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Activism

Why I’m Proud to Stand Trial for Rescuing Animals

Cassie King / Waging Nonviolence Aug 31, 2023 The first-person account of a student standing trial to defend the right to rescue animals from factory farms. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

A Blueprint for Democracy in North Carolina

Benjamin Barber / Facing South Mar 31, 2023 Pro-democracy 'blueprint' guides key voting bills in North Carolina. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers

Remembering Judy Heumann

Sara Luterman / The 19th Mar 7, 2023 Friends and mentees remember Judy Heumann, mother of the disability rights movement Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Activism

Wounded Knee, Fifty Years On

Makenzie Huber / Minnesota Reformer Mar 6, 2023 Mission of Wounded Knee activists continues 50 years later with children, grandchildren Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

World

The “Graveyard” at the Belarus-Poland Border

Bogumila Hall / Open Democracy Feb 7, 2023 Death and solidarity in the ‘graveyard’ at the Belarus-Poland border. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Opinion

This MLK Day, Let’s Learn the Right Lessons From History

Svante Myrick / Other Words Jan 16, 2023 Dr. King was a giant, but history is also made by ordinary people standing up for what’s right. That takes all of us. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DEIB

Why Twitter Matters to People With Disabilities

Vilissa Thompson / Prism Reports Jan 11, 2023 Twitter’s meltdown isn’t a punchline for disabled communities, who rely on the platform for connection, activism, and work. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Activism

Philadelphia’s Chinatown Battles Gentrification

Rikki Li / Prism Reports Jan 6, 2023 After facing decades of predatory development, youth and elders in Philadelphia's Chinatown have rallied together against the latest threat. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Activism

Farewell, Brother Staughton

Carl Mirra / History News Network Dec 6, 2022 Staughton Lynd offended the advantaged class, but was often embraced by the working class. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Original

Psychedelics, Alone, Will Not Save Us From Dystopia

Russell Hausfeld / Truthdig Dec 2, 2022 Dispelling the myth that psychedelics will usher in a progressive utopia without accompanying political activity aimed at systemic socioeconomic change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Business & Economy

What is Mastodon and What Does It Mean for ‘Climate Twitter’?

John McCracken / Grist Nov 18, 2022 Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has scientists and activists signing up for the decentralized social network. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )