Wakanda in Schools: The Black Panther Curriculum Makes Its Debut
How a Chicago teacher inspired by Black Panther is using the movie to teach about race and colonialism in America.
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After Thousands of Years, Western Science Is Slowly Catching Up to Indigenous Knowledge
New research about how birds use fire to get a broader food supply comes as no surprise to Indigenous people.
High School Students Demanding Gun Reform Join Rich History of Teen Resistance
As activists, youth have not always been visible. But past social justice movements show how effective they can be.
6 States Where Voters Could Push Democracy Forward in the Midterms
From raising the minimum wage to enacting police reforms, here are ballot initiatives progressives should watch in 2018.
I Was Wrong About the Rural–Urban Divide
Wisconsin dairy farmers reminded me not to allow Fox News and the NRA to define groups of people.
Why This Montana Farmer Grows Food Year-Round in Shipping Containers
She can control the water, temperature, and light conditions remotely, with an app on her phone. Is this the future of food-growing?
The Restaurant Where Grandmas Cook to Share Their Cultures
A New York City restaurant does more than serve home cooking from around the world. It prepares each dish with the love that only a grandmother can provide.
Gun Violence Has Dropped Dramatically in 3 States With Very Different Gun Laws
To have an honest, nonpartisan discussion about gun violence, we must look at what happened in New York, California, and Texas.
4 Things I’m Not Saying When I Say “Rape Culture”
I don’t blame you for feeling defensive at the phrase. But maybe you’ve been dismissing rape culture because you’ve misunderstood what it means.
6 Tips for White People Who Want to Celebrate Black History
Here’s what you can do to authentically engage with Black History this month and every month.
Why Black Panther’s Wakanda Is the Black Utopia We’ve Been Waiting For
Before the film was released, the nation of Wakanda was taking shape in our minds.
One College’s Shift to Training Social Justice Activists
At a time when many young Americans are seeking avenues for change in their communities, more schools are offering degrees in social justice.
Do Protests Matter? What the Tea Party Movement Can Teach the Trump Resistance
This is how rallies grow into movements and create social change.
Meet the Man Bringing Cheap Renewable Energy to His Hometown
“I wanted to bring these projects to the community, so people can see renewable energy working.”
We Need Radical Imagination
Imagination, as Hawaiian Native rights advocate Poka Laenui describes it, is more than an antidote to hopelessness. It is a source of power.
A Letter to Ursula Le Guin After Her Departure
When I lost hope in this world, you offered me a plethora of fully formed universes to learn from.
Can the President Really Do That?
Trump’s power is limited. Here’s how people can use their own power to support or oppose his actions.
The Sassiest Signs From the Seattle Women’s March
PHOTO ESSAY: Everywhere, walking shoes, water bottles, and thousands of people with a lot to say.
I Stood Up to ICE, and Now They’re Trying to Deport Me
With the letter delivered to my house, ICE has officially made the leap from a law enforcement agency to a political repression agency.
Believe Me, You Don’t Want Someone to Save the World
The change we need comes from the daily actions of many, many people.
How Tenants Use Digital Mapping to Track Bad Landlords and Gentrification
In social justice cartography, the technology is being harnessed for activism as it becomes more accessible.
After #MeToo: Healing From the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Within two weeks, 94 percent of women survivors will experience PTSD. #HealMeToo wants to give them a place to share and recover.
Friends Transform Vacant Building Into Popular Community Center
The unique gathering space acts as a counterbalance to decades of government mismanagement and neglect in this sprawling suburb northeast of Mexico City.
Voting Rights Still Need Your Protection
Even with Trump’s bogus voter fraud panel gone, the fight against voter suppression isn’t over.
We Must March. But We Must Also Organize Locally
The next women’s march is in the works. Although big mobilizations are important, they’re just one tactic.
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