Activism

If Fear Is the Goal, Then Solidarity Is the Antidote

Daniel Hunter / Waging Nonviolence Apr 22, 2025 As nonprofits face the threat of being Trump's next target, the lesson from teachers, students and unions is that standing together is the only way forward. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Activism

Whose Side Are College Administrators On?

Lauren Lassabe Shepherd / History News Network Mar 21, 2025 There’s a long history of politicians targeting student protesters — and of campus leaders abetting those efforts. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

The Passive Resistance

Dave Whamond Mar 3, 2025 Dig deeper

Activism

Why Climate Defiance Is Doubling Down on Disruption

Davin Faris / Waging Nonviolence Feb 6, 2025 The group says its confrontational tactics can win over alienated MAGA voters and mobilize a larger and more powerful climate movement. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Europe

Is Georgia on the Edge of Revolution?

Stephen Jones / OpenDemocracy Dec 3, 2024 The Georgian Dream government that tried shifting to Russia now faces a popular uprising and constitutional crisis. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

Storming the Palace in Bangladesh

Stephen Robert Miller / Truthdig Oct 8, 2024 Student-led protests for jobs and ending nepotism have toppled a government in South Asia. What’s next? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Activism

Why Are Democrats Lining Up Behind Anti-Protest Bills?

Shawn Setaro / Prism Jul 31, 2024 The history and politics of mask bans, explained. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Recipe for Disaster in November

Truthdig staff / Truthdig May 30, 2024 Dig deeper

Activism

College Leaders Want Obedience. Student Protesters Want Disinvestment

Sravya Tadepalli / Prism Apr 30, 2024 Gifts and contracts from Israel total about $342 million between 2014 and 2022. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Activism

Six Lessons for Climate Activists in Turbulent Times

Nick Engelfried / Waging Nonviolence Feb 3, 2024 How the climate movement can keep building power and supplying hope amid a worsening crisis. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Activism

Grounding Helicopter Luxury

Christopher Ketcham / Truthdig Sep 15, 2023 Environmental activist group, Extinction Rebellion, takes on heliports in Manhattan during a week of climate action. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Activism

Cop City Protestors Hit With RICO Charges in Latest Act of Political Repression

Meg O'Connor / The Appeal Sep 6, 2023 Organizers with the movement say the charges are meant to “send the chilling message that any dissent to Cop City will be punished with the full power and violence of the government.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )