Friday, September 13, 2024

Tag: Social Movements

New research shows the power of putting your opponent in a...

A study of 44 dilemma actions over the last 90 years examines the many benefits of creative protests for social movements.

Making our demands both practical and visionary

How social movements are employing the concept of the “non-reformist reform” to promote far-reaching change.

Like Biden’s bold moves on government spending? Thank social movements.

In spite of the rising popularity of concepts such as the “Overton Window,” the importance of grassroots organizing is still being underestimated.

Can social movements realign America’s political parties to win big change?

Groups such as Sunrise and Justice Democrats are reviving the old idea of realignment, with hopes of provoking new political transformations.

It’s a myth that presidents welcome movement pressure—and Biden is no...

Rather than directing constituents to take to the streets, it is far more common for elected officials to fear the disruptive possibilities of a mobilized base.

Democratic Party ‘leadership’ is upside down

Clearly, much of the Democratic Party’s momentum is now coming from the left. And many of the positions that the timeworn Democratic leadership has staked out are now being overrun.

A Model for Democracy at the Grassroots Level

A grassroots movement in Iowa is an uplifting example of organized people power in action taking back democracy. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is fighting the avarice and arrogance of big-money corporations.

The Arc of Justice Bends Like a Rainbow

The painful struggle by brave gay and lesbian activists along with the movement for equality arose from the Stonewall Inn in New York in 1969. And therefore the Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling came out of the power of struggle.

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Trump, the felon, has been making a complete fool out of the US court...

The political destruction of Trump who, as a candidate for president is the greatest insult to our democracy and our Constitution and to the U.S. court system that has constantly bent to him and given him one free pass after another.

Wyden calls out trillions dodged by ultra-rich, proposes tax reform to fully fund Social...

Democratic senators propose fair tax contributions from the ultra-wealthy as a solution to protect Social Security for future generations, challenging Republican cuts and calling for real revenue reform.

Undebatable: What Harris and Trump could not say about Israel and Gaza

Silence is a blanket that smothers genuine democratic discourse and the outcries of moral voices. Making those voices inaudible is a key goal for the functioning of the warfare state.

Dems say Big Oil execs failing to come clean on Trump’s $1 billion quid...

Nearly four months later, the lawmakers are still awaiting satisfactory answers.

Corporate greed exposed: Kroger admits to price gouging on milk and eggs amid antitrust...

A top Kroger executive admits to inflating milk and egg prices above the rate of inflation