Monday, February 2, 2026

Tag: activism

What’s it going to take to get to mass strikes?

General strikes can have a tremendous impact, but to succeed they require an organized majority.

Inflatables, rainbow crosswalks, flooding snitch lines—creative action was off the charts...

In the face of rising authoritarianism, creativity is an enduring movement superpower that helped us break through the stranglehold of fear this year.

The American peace movement we need today

We are aware of several promising ways in which peace groups are already grappling with the imperative of renewed activism and are contemplating action in cooperation with others to counter authoritarianism and protect U.S. democracy.

How memes and humor are fueling Gen Z’s global uprisings

From Kenya to Nepal, Gen Z movements sweeping the globe are joyfully defying authoritarianism with memes, stunts and dance videos.

How the pro-Palestine movement is outsmarting the algorithms

In response to systematic censorship by Meta and other platforms, Palestinians and their allies have built an innovative new playbook of tactics to beat the algorithm.

Inside the student resistance to authoritarianism on campus

Student activists have already won important victories over Trump’s authoritarian agenda and they’re just getting started.

Let’s agree to stop ‘keeping the peace’ this holiday season

As we approach the holidays, here are eight tips for discussing difficult topics with family that center connection over conflict.

The playbook of every successful nonviolent struggle

Nonviolent movements that have toppled oppressive regimes, prevented coups and transformed societies follow these four essential steps.

What social movements can learn from the ‘innovator’s dilemma’

Organizers can borrow ideas from the business world about where to look for innovation, and about how our movement ecology can make space for it.

Socialism or barbarism

A better country and world is possible.

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Arrest and prosecute calls intensify after masked agents identified in Alex Pretti killing

Two federal officers involved in the Minneapolis shooting named as secrecy and accountability concerns deepen.

Ignoring China’s poverty alleviation success is costing us all

We need to prioritize the needs of the people over the profits of the elite.

A terrifying line is being crossed as federal immigration crackdown engulfs Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey warns that aggressive ICE operations, alleged brutality, and federal pressure tactics are pushing Minneapolis into a constitutional crisis with national implications.

Trump demands $10 billion from IRS over tax leak as conflict concerns deepen

The lawsuit targets federal agencies Trump oversees and revives scrutiny of his finances, IRS security failures, and enforcement rollbacks.

Deaths in Minnesota drive rebellion against ICE funding as Sanders demands leadership purge

After U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents, lawmakers tie DHS money to accountability and warn of authoritarian enforcement.