Tag: protests
Political dynamite: Poor People’s Campaign and the movement for a People’s...
Reading the political tea leaves is a far different task from making political tea.
Three more reasons for wealth-deprived Americans to take to the streets
The rest of America has been left behind, but their voices are getting louder.
Honoring the radical evolution of Martin Luther King, Jr.
He remained, to the end, the prophet of nonviolent resistance.
In March for Our Lives, student rights have become human rights
The young have long been that catalyst for change, and the Never Again movement is a continuation of that tradition.
The Resistance needs better heroes
A movement is defined by its heroes. The Resistance can find better heroes than the ones some of its members have chosen – and it should.
US doubles down as empire declines
U.S. global dominance is coming to an end. The issue is how will it end?
People are showing they’ve had enough
People can only be squeezed so much before they rise up and say, “enough!”
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2018 around the world
"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization, but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights."
High school students
So what was it about the Parkland killings that tipped the scale? This is among the questions we teachers have been asking one another at school recently.
Why the gun lobby is terrified of the youth-led #NeverAgain movement
The upcoming student days of action should force the issue into the spotlight even further – compelling Americans of all ages and political stripes to choose a side.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.