#political-resistance

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fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Expecting Legislators to Lead the Resistance Is a Category Error - emptywheel

Americans have at least three tools to resist fascism: legal, legislative, and via political movement. A great many people have conflated legislative opposition with movement opposition.
US politics
#lgbtq-rights
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Grassroots Assemblies Empower People to Fight Back Against Trump's Agenda

Popular assemblies in cities like Providence aim to resist Trump’s agenda while establishing self-governance through grassroots action and community organizing.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Authoritarian Machine Is Growing - and It Won't Stop at Immigrants

Fascism and authoritarianism are deployed through law enforcement, and recent ICE raids in sanctuary cities highlight this chilling reality.
Black Lives Matter
#democratic-party
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

"Things are falling apart": Fuming Democrats struggle with Trump speech strategy

Democrats are encouraged to confront the Trump administration by bringing guests affected by its policies to a key address.
US politics
fromAxios
5 months ago

"Things are falling apart": Fuming Democrats struggle with Trump speech strategy

Democrats are encouraged to confront the Trump administration by bringing guests affected by its policies to a key address.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Fear is real': Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, freedom'

For many young Kashmiris, tattoos once symbolizing resistance against Indian control are now seen as burdens; individuals like Sameer Wani are opting to erase them during escalating state scrutiny.
Black Lives Matter
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Stockholm City Council rejects U.S. Embassy demands to end DEI programming

The Stockholm City Council stands against U.S. demands to repeal diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
#trump-administration
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump's Revisionist History

The Trump administration continues to contribute to chaos, cruelty, and constitutional crises, prompting strong resistance from independent media.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Top Democrats' Oligarch-Friendly Politics Has Helped Enable Trump

America needs a united front to counter the destructive Trump regime and protect democracy.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Amistad Gambusia

The Trump administration's actions are increasingly chaotic and dangerous, necessitating independent journalism to hold power accountable.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump's Revisionist History

The Trump administration continues to contribute to chaos, cruelty, and constitutional crises, prompting strong resistance from independent media.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Top Democrats' Oligarch-Friendly Politics Has Helped Enable Trump

America needs a united front to counter the destructive Trump regime and protect democracy.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Amistad Gambusia

The Trump administration's actions are increasingly chaotic and dangerous, necessitating independent journalism to hold power accountable.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I love humans it gives me the courage to approach them': the disarming work of Mao Ishikawa

Mao Ishikawa's photography captures the intimate lives of Okinawan women and is a form of political resistance against American military oppression.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Israel Kills Gaza Photographer Day After Cannes Film Fest Selects Doc About Her

Together, we are more powerful than Trump.
Black Lives Matter
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Democrats Step Up Trump Resistance as Base Hungers for More of a Fight

Raskin promotes rallies as a means to resist perceived authoritarianism under Trump.
Democrats are using limited strategies to challenge Trump's directives during his presidency.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Michael Goodwin: Harvard is jeopardizing $9B in federal funding to lead the radical left's anti-Trump agenda - so much for the best and brightest

In this case, Harvard and its defenders act as if antisemitic campus rallies are a civil right for the school instead of a violation of Jewish students' civil rights!
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

The American Constitutional Society Calls On Quiet Law School Deans To Speak Up - Above the Law

Law schools and firms must actively resist political pressures to maintain academic freedom rather than remain neutral.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Sixty years after Bloody Sunday, civil rights leaders in Selma continue fight

The struggle for civil rights and democracy continues, demanding active participation from citizens against oppressive governance.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump's joint address - including skipping it entirely

Rep. Becca Balint boycotts Trump’s congressional address, citing his divisive rhetoric and past lies as her reason.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Every Democrat Who Voted to Confirm Marco Rubio Should Apologize

Senator Chris Murphy's rejection of complacency emphasizes the need for active resistance against Trump's administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump has utterly changed the rules of engagement. World leaders must learn this and quickly | Simon Tisdall

The global situation is dire, marked by distrust and moral decay, influenced significantly by Donald Trump's leadership.
#brazilian-cinema
Film
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

I'm Still Here' win best international film in Brazil's first Oscar in the category

I'm Still Here wins Brazil's first Oscar for best international film, highlighting a family's struggle under military dictatorship.
Film
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

I'm Still Here' win best international film in Brazil's first Oscar in the category

I'm Still Here wins Brazil's first Oscar for best international film, highlighting a family's struggle under military dictatorship.
Independent films
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

I'm Still Here' from Brazil wins Oscar for best international film

The Independent is dedicated to delivering quality, accessible journalism on significant issues, highlighting the importance of donations for supporting ground-level reporting.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Ida B. Wells Taught Us That Care and Justice Go Hand in Hand

President Trump has renewed attacks on DEI initiatives, prompting scrutiny of Black History Month and the legacy of Black advocacy in America.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

When has Russia ever kept its promises?': Ukrainians furious over Trump's plan to end war

Ukrainian exiles balance complex emotions, insisting on a fight for their homeland's survival amid external political pressures and personal traumas.
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