activism
Old hotels are being converted to affordable housing — and it’s changing communities
Healthy Housing Foundation has purchased four properties in Los Angeles, with more planned.
What was socialism like during the Seattle General Strike?
The story of that one time a U.S. city was run by a Soviet, and what it was like to live in it.
Top 5 anarchist plots in American history
Throughout history, anarchists have been responsible for bombings and assassinations, including some very recent ones.
What are ‘black bloc’ anarchists?
The controversial protest tactic has a checkered history.
Noam Chomsky: Writer, linguist… anarchist?
Throughout his career, the famous philosopher has been trying to correct people's misconceptions about anarchy. Here's some of his thinking.
Reigning in brutality – how one man’s outrage led to the Red Cross and the Geneva Conventions
The history of the Geneva Conventions tells us how the international community draws the line on brutality.
What is the Green New Deal?
The Green New Deal is an ambitious attempt to fight climate change, but is it destined to hit the political skids?
Reach out, listen, be patient. Good arguments can stop extremism
None of these steps are quick or easy, but practice and online courses can help.
How one black man convinced 200 KKK members to quit the Klan… by listening
Dialogue and an open mind can go a lot further than angry rhetoric.
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We can accept our differences – it’s better than killing each other
The year was fraught to say the least. Riots in the streets, engagement abroad in a long-fought war, and an encroaching sense that the fabric that knits us together is […]
7 scientists we are thankful for this Thanksgiving
You may not recognize the names, but these seven scientists have improved the lives of people the world over.
Yuri Orlov, the Cornell physicist who was arrested by the KGB and exiled to Siberia
The incredible story of a scientist who survived gulags, fighting to change his country and physics.
This is how we end hyper-partisan politics
Want to empower social change? Break bread, literally, with the so-called enemy.
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A guide to DIY activism, from the creator of the Pussyhat
Activism 101: How to balance creativity and mission—and not burn out.
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200 Google workers will walk out on Thursday over sexual misconduct handling
The "Women's Walk" (as Google has named it) will occur in response to how the company handled sexual misconduct claims against one of its executives.
Why whistleblowing is the loneliest and most courageous act in the world
'Whose job is it to fix the bad stuff in the world?' asks Alice Dreger.
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Take hope: This Fukushima disaster map is a fake
The greatest danger to our planet is not pollution or climate change, but our own despair.
Pussy Riot: Feminism is for everyone
Feminism simply means equal rights for men and women.
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Taylor Swift breaks her political silence, and America erupts
Her support of Democratic candidates has the alt-right furious.
Kanye West’s 13th Amendment outburst was baffling, but worth considering
Kayne West's tweet that the United States should amend the 13th Amendment brought renewed attention to a flaw in its language.
Why meritocracy is America’s most destructive myth
Meritocracy doesn't work when some people benefit from the system disproportionately.
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What’s your commitment? How to become an effective change-maker.
Having a goal to change the world for the better is great. But what's more important, says Chelsea Clinton, is having a plan to make it happen.
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What happens when anarchists run a country? History has an answer.
"Anarchy" is often used as a synonym for chaos. Does the historical record match up with that?
Violence Against Environmentalists Spikes Worldwide, Shows New Report
A new report highlights the increasing violence faced by environmental activists around the world.
Why Good Cops Must Speak Out About ‘Bad Apples’
Former tennis pro James Blake makes a case for transparency in police departments.
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