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LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Inside Kelley Robinson's fight against Trump through LGBTQ+ storytelling in red & blue states (exclusive)

Grassroots Black LGBTQ+ communities in Atlanta are focusing on building local power and safeguarding HIV care amid potential Medicaid cuts and clinic closures.
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Learning to Share Power: Diving into the History of Collective Governance - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Collective governance rooted in liberatory BIPOC lineages and Ella Baker's participatory democracy emphasizes decentralized, grassroots decision-making that centers voices of those most impacted.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles

Brewster's No Kings rally Saturday drew more than 4,000 people, bringing almost twice as many protesters to GOP Representative Mike Lawler's district than its June event in Mount Kisco did. It was the largest rally in Brewster's history. Nationally, rally co-organizer Indivisible announced that these events drew 7 million people, also twice the June number. I'd say Lawler should be a bit nervous.
New York Knicks
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

The East Bay 'resistance': A guide to local activism

Hundreds of East Bay residents descended on Oakland Tech on Sunday, Oct. 5, and by 9:30 a.m., a line stretched halfway down the block . People in sneakers and Dr. Martens and flip flops, in keffiyehs and hoodies and bike helmets and cat t-shirts, were waiting to check in for Bay Get Ready, a day-long session on how to "get trained and organized to fight back."
East Bay (California)
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Universal Child Care Is Popular. New Mexico Showed Us How We Can Win It.

Beginning November 1, 2025, New Mexico will provide government-funded universal child care for all parents regardless of income, funded via state oil-and-gas royalties.
#zohran-mamdani
New York Mets
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here's How He Can Win the War.

A Mayor Mamdani will require a sustained, large-scale grassroots movement to pressure entrenched political and corporate power to fund and implement his agenda.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Gilroy to Host First-Ever Pride Event August 2 After Long Grassroots Effort and City Resistance

Gilroy will host its first Pride event on August 2, showcasing performances and community resources for LGBTQ+ residents.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Israel is proceeding with annexation, and there is only one way to stop it

The recent Israeli military order allows for the confiscation of 5,758 dunums of land in the West Bank, significantly contributing to ongoing land theft and settlement expansion.
US politics
US politics
fromCounterPunch.org
3 months ago

Socialism Is Good Politics

Zohran Mamdani's victory signals a significant trend of success for left-wing candidates through robust grassroots engagement and clear political commitments.
NYC politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

How How Do New Yorkers Feel About Mamdani's Win in NYC's Mayoral Primary? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Zohran Mamdani's primary victory was driven by grassroots efforts, strong community ties, and digital outreach, indicating a demand for change in NYC.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Democrats Are Overperforming in 2025 Thanks to Trump and a Fresh Focus on Grassroots Organizing

The DNC's strategy under Ken Martin focuses on grassroots organizing, mobilizing 16,000 volunteers to engage in midterm elections and hold Republicans accountable.
US Elections
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Saturday Links: US-Born Citizen Detained In Florida Has Been Released

Cole Valley's first night market drew approximately 500 attendees, transforming Cole Street into an urban oasis, showcasing the community's vibrant spirit and local commerce.
San Francisco
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

Dolores Huerta: Trump is a fascist and his goal is to hurt and destroy'

Dolores Huerta, at 95, continues to advocate for justice and grassroots organizing amid current socio-political challenges.
Her slogan 'Si, se puede' remains a source of hope and activism.
SF politics
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Fascism Isn't Coming - It's Here. Now What?

Confronting fascism requires strategic coalition building based on compassion and shared knowledge for safety and justice during challenging political times.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

At packed L.A. rally, Bernie Sanders says U.S. facing 'extraordinary danger'

Bernie Sanders rallied 36,000 people in Los Angeles, warning against authoritarianism and urging resistance to despair in challenging times.
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