Tag: activism
The man in the bathtub, December 1, 1940
The 1930s were a rough time for all who labored... Or sought work.
New Yorkers #SwipeItForward to protest policing of fare-beating
This is easy. This is effective. And it’s legal. And this is a way for everyone to be an everyday activist.
Media Silent as Native Americans Successfully Halt Construction on Oil Pipeline
It’s the Keystone XL Pipeline all over again.
A More Relevant and Radical Democratic Platform? Sanders Brings Veteran Activists...
From Cornel West to Bill McKibben, Sanders picks some heavy-hitting social movement leaders for the Democratic National Committee.
5 Japanese-American Women Activists Left Out of U.S. History Books
A herstory lesson about five women whose World War II internment inspired them to action.
How A Small Town Won an Unlikely Victory Against Big Oil
A port commission vote against a proposed $1.2 billion oil refinery in a Washington town proves that the people still have a voice.
How Best to Train the Next Generation of Activists? Give Them...
Teaching kids to leave things better than they found them work not only on bedrooms and kitchens, but also on the world's bigger messes.
Growing Dissent: The Coming Year Of Protest
From human rights to existential threats like global warming and the loss of bio-diversity, as well kitchen table issues like income inequality and food security, progressive forces are aligning on the right side of history as they oppose both the global elite and the populist provincialism of far-right groups.
3 ‘Knitting Nannas’ Arrested Protesting 850 Proposed Gas Wells
Three women from Knitting Nannas Against Gas, an anti-coal seam gas group, have been arrested after locking themselves by their necks to the gates of a...
The Climate Movement is Stuck in ‘Groundhog Day,’ Here’s How it...
Much like Bill Murray, the climate movement will have to learn from its mistakes and refuse to repeat them.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).