Tag: civil resistance
The importance of being uncivil
To manage the conflict between capitalism and democracy, society “needs the cement of morality,” of which the norms of civility are a part.
Why indigenous civil resistance has a unique power
Activists should draw out the connections between local struggles like #NoDAPL and the broader global climate justice movement.
The challenges and strengths of Palestine’s ‘orchestra’ of civil resistance
How can your way of participating in a movement confront rather than reinforce the patterns of privilege and oppression that already exist between these identity groups?
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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).