Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: activism

It’s going to take multiple strategies to win under Trump 2.0

We do not all have to be working in the same way to confront urgent challenges of Trump 2.0. But if we foster a robust ecology of change, we may yet see the movement resurgence that we need.

Across the Middle East, the BDS movement is thriving

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, has gained momentum, encouraging individuals to use their purchasing power as an effective tool for change.

The commercial fishing industry is destroying vital marine ecosystems

This kind of factory fish farming dominates today’s seafood market, raising many ethical and environmental concerns.

MIT’s crackdown on pro-Palestine activism: Bans, censorship, and retaliation against students...

MIT faces backlash for silencing pro-Palestine activism, raising concerns about academic freedom and its ties to Israeli military institutions.

Illinois students face felony charges for protesting Gaza genocide

University of Illinois students face felony charges for peaceful Gaza protest, raising concerns over free speech suppression and institutional bias.

11 communications rules for activists to live by

Advice learned through 50 years of progressive media activism.

Activists in Philly have a novel approach to help de-oppress society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s AORTA helps organizations restructure for greater equity.

Nearly 200 environmental defenders killed in 2023, marking another deadly year

Nearly 200 environmental defenders were killed for protecting their lands and communities from ecological devastation in 2023 alone, bringing the total number of killings since 2012 to 2,106.

How Summer of Heat on Wall Street is using disruption to...

This is the main focus of the Summer of Heat on Wall Street, a sustained campaign of nonviolent civil disobedience against financiers like Citigroup.

Thousands march at Democratic National Convention demanding end to US support...

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, thousands of protesters take to the streets, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end unconditional U.S. military support for Israel as the Gaza conflict enters its tenth month.

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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).