Love Letters to the Resistance
More than 30 writers send messages of hope to loved ones in the time of Trump.
Social Justice
Believe Me, You Don’t Want Someone to Save the World
The change we need comes from the daily actions of many, many people.
The Unexpected Significance of a Shithole Comment
Perhaps the president will grind his base down to the smallest nubbin of a demographic. Polls show his numbers are dropping.
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.
How Much Does Climate Change Cost? Try $1.5 Trillion (and Counting)
Last year was record-breaking.
Call for Submissions: Solutions to Our Housing Crisis
Send us your pitches by Feb. 1.
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.
What Happens When the Rich Invest in Racial Equity
Meet the young 1 percenters who decided to invest their wealth in places that long experienced exploitation.
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.
What We Want for 2018: The Biggest Movement Leaders Envision the Changes Ahead
From Alicia Garza to Annie Leonard, nine organizers share their hopes for the new year.
Me Too Creator Tarana Burke Reminds Us This Is About Black and Brown Survivors
There’s another “me too” story, about a movement that began a decade before it was a hashtag.
After Erica Garner’s Death, I Can’t Breathe Through the Tears
Perhaps our grief can spark people to join the movement to end the oppression.
10 Not-So-Feminist Things You Should Stop Doing on Social Media
It’s not just trolls and men’s rights activists. There are some proud feminists who make problematic comments, too.
The Ancient Baby Carrier Making a Comeback
Native women are once again embracing the cradleboard because it’s both artistic and utilitarian.
7 Acts of Native Resistance They Don’t Teach in School
It is irresponsible to teach the tragedies without also teaching the resistance movements that oppose colonial violence.
Feeling Burned Out? When We Gather, We Get Energized
Removing debris after a hurricane or giving blood after a shooting empowers us.
The Fierce Urgency of “How”
When we have reconsidered the lives we have built, how will we live?
What Bitcoin and Amazon Are Doing to the Middle Class
Roughly 20 percent of U.S. workers are in a high-paying finance, technology, and electronics sectors. The other 80 percent face a daily struggle to survive.
Thinking About Your New Year’s Resolutions? Try Focusing on the Good Life
In past years, you’ve probably targeted minor vices—eat fewer snacks, drink less, exercise more. This time around, try something a little different.
10 Photos: I Saw What Resilience Looks Like
On their reservations and in their wider communities, I saw how Native people protected and nurtured each other.
We Can Reimagine and Reinvent Our Society
Let’s say goodbye to top-down revolutions and embrace grassroots action.
The City That Still Wants to Encourage Public Protest
While many state and local governments have moved to stifle civil disobedience in recent years, San Francisco is building a public space to support civic activism.
Dear Activists: Throw a Better Party
Five ways to make your next protest more inviting and impactful.
Dreading Conflict During the Holidays? Let It Go, Let It Go, Let It Go
You’re not alone. Here’s how to prepare for those encounters.
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