Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: activism

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.

What’s next after the historic No Kings protest?

We just witnessed the largest protest in US history, but this is just the start.

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?
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House moves to vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, boat strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.