Net neutrality
The biggest loser would be the internet itself, which would be made to surrender its determinedly democratic ethic to the plutocratic rule of corporate profiteers.
The voices of Amazon women and a visionary declaration to protect indigenous lands
"The Amazon Rainforest ecosystems are vital lungs of the Earth. Thus, the justice and well-being for the people of Sarayaku is inseparably tied to the fate of all people worldwide."
The shutdown causes some parents to pay twice for child care
Federal employees have child care fees to add to long lists of expenses for households that live paycheck to paycheck.
NationofChange joins thousands in fake national emergency response rally
NationofChange joined 50,000 other activists to show that people in this country would show up on a moments notice and say "No," when their government overreached.
‘Workers deserve better:’ Bernie Sanders takes on Walmart
"The American people are sick and tired of subsidizing the greed of some of the largest and most profitable corporations in this country."
This Black History Month, don’t ban our history—teach it
May we instead “seize the opportunity” to honor Black Americans, as President Ford urged—from past to present.
Over 120 lawmakers call for an end to restrictions on gun violence research
The lawmakers want changes “that could help prevent gun violence while still protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.”
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.
How movements can use drama to seize the public imagination
Drama is useful in getting attention for our issues. The Sunrise Movement is only one of the recent movements that grew by...
How activists can fight through doom and gloom to be more effective
When the biggest changes seem impossible, activists can still take important steps to empower themselves and build for long-term success.