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The Arizona Tribe That Knows How to Stop a Trump Wall
Tohono O鈥檕dham traditional lands extend deep into Mexico, and any border wall will face legal and physical opposition.
What Standing Rock Tells Us About Civil Disobedience
The militarized response to communities of color signals a possible double standard in law enforcement鈥檚 acceptance of civil disobedience.
Trump Protests Could Be the Start of a New Civil Rights Era
Social change begins in the streets with citizen activism, but it鈥檚 important to realize this chapter of history is unlike any that has come before.
Will Trump Deport Me? Here鈥檚 What I Told My Son
Since I moved here more than two decades ago, this is the first time I feel vulnerable. But I have faith in millions of Americans to defend my right to be here.
How Cities Can Protect People Threatened By Trumpism
Cities can offer shelter and protection to their vulnerable citizens and become a place progressives can exert real power.
I Couldn鈥檛 Go to Standing Rock, So I Closed My Bank Accounts Instead
There are 38 banks supporting the Dakota Access pipeline. I found out mine was one of them.
Leader of the Standing Rock Sioux on Prayers and a President Trump
鈥淲e鈥檙e about protecting our future. And that鈥檚 what he should be about.鈥�
With Trump, a Renewed Call to Radical Feminist Men
Our task is to reject men鈥檚 claim to control women鈥檚 reproductive power and sexuality, while calling out White supremacy and a widening equality gap.
After Trump鈥檚 Victory, Stand With Your Community
Don鈥檛 talk about moving to Canada or Costa Rica. Reach out to those who are vulnerable and promise to stand with them.
10 Ways to Cope With What Just Happened
Here are three: Make room for your grief, be with friends, and don鈥檛 dismiss the people who voted for Donald Trump.
4 Ways We Voted For a Better Criminal Justice System
From reducing incarceration levels in Oklahoma to keeping kids out of adult prisons in California, voters gave a few significant wins to the rights of the incarcerated.
How to Find the Good in This Nasty Election Cycle
Four ways to turn election stress into courage and compassion.
Building 鈥淧olitical Power鈥� for Black Americans Where Voter Suppression Is Highest
This election will be the first in 50 years not to offer full protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But the Movement for Black Lives is hopeful.
I Found the Spirit of Standing Rock in Communities Across the Nation
A four-month road trip showed me how many of us are already building a better America by working together.
Where Citizens Can Run for Office Without Big Money鈥攁nd Win
Maine鈥檚 unique solution for clean elections involves $5 contributions and campaigns funded entirely by taxpayers. And it鈥檚 working.
Nation鈥檚 Second-Largest School District Wants to Kick McDonald鈥檚 Out
After almost four years of McTeacher's Night fundraisers, teachers in the greater Los Angeles area are demanding the fast-food chain stop predatory marketing toward their students.
鈥淭ough on Crime鈥� Is Tough on Kids鈥擶ill CA Voters Roll It Back?
If voters pass Proposition 57, it could ease some of the juvenile justice system鈥檚 worst get-tough-on-crime elements from past decades.
The Call to 鈥淓nd the War on Black Lives鈥� Starts With Accountability
Next year, the DOJ will collect nationwide data on police shootings and other violent encounters with the public. Is that enough progress?
Millions of Women Know Sexual Trauma鈥擳hanks to Trump, They鈥檙e a Voting Bloc
The 76 million women who have been oppressed by rape culture and sexual trauma may turn out with surprising force on November 8.
Key Sanders Supporter on Loving鈥攁nd Criticizing鈥攖he Democratic Party
Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner talks about being disinvited to introduce Bernie Sanders at the DNC, racism in America, and grassroots leadership.
After Trauma at Standing Rock, Recovery and New Resolve
Songs and prayers, words of encouragement, and spaces for recovery are at the core of the healing happening here at Standing Rock.
All This Anger and Mourning on the American Right
Can liberals empathize with Trump supporters? How to understand people on the other side during this election cycle.
How to Contact the People Sending Militarized Police to Standing Rock
Have a question about the militarization of policing near Dakota Access pipeline construction? Here鈥檚 who to call, starting with Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier.
Why Police From 7 Different States Invaded a Standing Rock Camp鈥攁nd Other Questions
To clear the way for a pipeline, North Dakota invoked a measure reserved for state emergencies like natural disasters. That鈥檚 one answer.
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