Activism

First Thought, Best Thought?  Not for Elon Musk.

First Thought, Best Thought? Not for Elon Musk. First Thought, Best Thought? Not for Elon Musk.

The Hill offloads comment moderation to Facebook and Twitter. What could possibly go wrong?

Jun 2, 2022 / Tom Gogola

Monkeypox Is Not a Gay Disease

Monkeypox Is Not a Gay Disease Monkeypox Is Not a Gay Disease

But it has arrived in our community—and our decades of experience dealing with HIV give us the chance to get things right from the outset.

Jun 2, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

Anti-Racism History Education

How We Brought Ethnic Studies to My High School How We Brought Ethnic Studies to My High School

Students of color shouldn't have to wait until college to learn about their histories. 

Jun 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro

offering to African sea goddess Yemanjá

“The Streets Belong to the People” of Rio de Janeiro “The Streets Belong to the People” of Rio de Janeiro

The foliões were not dissuaded from gathering after the mayor called off the street parties earlier this year because of Covid. And the party isn’t over.

Jun 1, 2022 / Nicole Froio

Student Loan Debt Cancellation

We’re So Close to a Win Against the Student Debt Crisis We’re So Close to a Win Against the Student Debt Crisis

With the 2022 midterm elections on the horizon, now is the best time for Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and cancel student debt.

Jun 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Orlando Cabalo

Hubert Harrison, Giant of Harlem Radicalism

Hubert Harrison, Giant of Harlem Radicalism Hubert Harrison, Giant of Harlem Radicalism

A two-volume biography tracks the life and times of one of Harlem’s leading socialists.

Jun 1, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II

Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again

Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again Toni Smith-Thompson Comes Home Again

Manhattanville College welcomed back the activist athlete who turned her back to the national anthem in 2003 thanks to students who saw themselves in her struggle.

May 31, 2022 / Dave Zirin

A replica of the United States Bill of Rights.

The ACLU Never Stopped Defending Free Speech The ACLU Never Stopped Defending Free Speech

And, contrary to what you may have read, we’re not stopping now.

May 31, 2022 / David Cole

Want to See the Future of Climate Politics? Look to Australia.

Want to See the Future of Climate Politics? Look to Australia. Want to See the Future of Climate Politics? Look to Australia.

The way in which climate concerns have occupied Australians’ politics should serve as a warning to American Democrats. 

May 31, 2022 / Daniel Sherrell

Say Their Names: Buffalo Mass Shooting Say Their Names: Buffalo Mass Shooting

The gunman targeted African Americans specifically, killing 10 people and injuring three.

May 30, 2022 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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