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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Should Progressive Organizers Lean More on the Church?

Churches have historically provided moral authority, infrastructure, and community essential for sustained protest, and those roles are difficult to replicate in digital-era dissent.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The generation that twirled the first plastic hula hoops and dressed up the first Barbie dolls, embraced the TV age, blissed out at Woodstock and protested the Vietnam War the cohort that didn't trust anyone over age 30 now is contributing to the overall aging of America. Boomers becoming octogenarians in 2026 include actor Henry Winkler and baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, singers Cher and Dolly Parton and presidents Donald Trump, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
US news
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 month ago

"The Makeshift City" by Photographer Joshua Dudley Greer

Atlanta's landscape fluctuates between its distinct cultural history and generic metropolitan identity, repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt amid systemic constraints and major events from 2020–2024.
fromARTnews.com
2 months ago

New David Adjaye-Built Museums Beg the Question: What Happened to #MeToo?

Detractors have since labeled the movement as little more than a battle in a lost liberal culture war, but at the time, it was electrifying. As I messaged with other women in my field, I realized that I was not alone in my situation. In fact, my situation was nauseatingly common, and the more I and other realized this, the more urgency I felt to change it, galvanized by a sense of collective anger and sorrow that built up into something real, and, evidently, dangerous.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The Engine of Progress

Humanity is better off today than ever, but progress has been uneven and requires deliberate nurturing across institutions, policy, innovation, and movements.
Philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
3 months ago

Punishment and Forgiveness

Unconditional forgiveness can undermine victims' protection and justice because withholding resentment, blame, or punishment may sometimes be morally necessary and instrumentally valuable.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The horror of Gaza called and an army of rain-soaked Sydney Harbour Bridge marchers, young and old, came in full force

Over 100,000 people marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the largest protest in the city's recent history.
US politics
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.

Anti-fascism must include anti-colonial approaches to effectively address current societal challenges.
#activism
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Film
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago

Book Excerpt: That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas | Features | Roger Ebert

The evolution of the cinematic witch in American culture parallels changes in feminist movements over time.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago

Restoring Our Capacities: How an Asset Lens Can Serve Movements Today - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

"ABCD was created to challenge the deficiency lens that depicts neighborhoods of color as helpless. It emphasizes that community change begins with recognizing local assets.”
Social justice
US politics
fromCounterPunch.org
6 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.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago

Remembering Dan Siegel, who told the crowd to take People's Park on Bloody Thursday

Dan Siegel was a pioneering civil rights lawyer who significantly contributed to workers' and human rights over five decades before his death at 79.
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Teens made a statement during 'No Kings' protest in San Jose

Goldstein noted, "The president is doing some very, very dangerous things," emphasizing the urgency of youth activism amid troubling political actions.
US politics
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

I was one of the few people able to document it': shooting the Black Panthers in pictures

The Black Panther Party was a significant movement advocating for Black rights through armed self-defense and community programs.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Will the public side with the protesters in LA? Here are some lessons from history | Musa al-Gharbi

ICE raids in LA sparked substantial protests, leading to federal troop deployment to suppress the unrest, increasing tensions and public demonstrations.
#trump-administration
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
more#trump-administration
France news
fromTruthout
7 months ago

In France, a Rail Worker Is Going on Trial for Tweeting in Support of Palestine

Anasse Kazib faces trial for pro-Palestinian tweets, illustrating state repression of dissent against Israel's actions.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
7 months ago

The Surprisingly Radical History of Father's Day

Father's Day originated from serious social issues rather than commercial motives, aiming to address family and racial inequality.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Vincent Bevins: The elites have discovered they can govern us without legitimacy'

The early 2010s saw unprecedented global protests against political oppression and social injustice, uniting diverse populations worldwide.
#solidarity-economy
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History
fromtime.com
8 months ago

I Teach U.S. History at Harvard. Here's What Donald Trump Gets Wrong About Our Past

Historical interpretations evolve based on new evidence and understandings, not ideology.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
#protests
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Protest can shape the world': Rebecca Solnit on the fight back against Trump

Protests against the Trump administration, despite minimal media coverage, can have significant indirect impacts over time.
more#protests
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right

The author went undercover for over a year in the far-right to gain insights into extremist behaviors and motivations.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 months ago

'The Francis Effect': What Pope Francis did, and couldn't do, for the LGBTQ+ community

Pope Francis has significantly impacted the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ issues, showcasing a willingness to engage while facing challenges in institutional acceptance.
SF politics
fromTruthout
9 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.
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