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Displaying all articles tagged:
Activism
the system
Apr. 28, 2022
Protests Are Wrong Until They’re Right
Animal-rights activists have been ridiculed for interrupting the NBA playoffs. They’re in good company.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
black lives matter
Jan. 31, 2022
The Freedom Fighters of Florida
Social-justice history is made by the young.
By
Sierra Lyons
black lives matter
Jan. 31, 2022
The Lure of White Martyrdom
American mythology has always cast Black liberation as the villain.
By
Michael Harriot
israel
May 18, 2021
U.S. Discourse Is Growing More Pro-Palestinian. U.S. Policy Isn’t.
Several factors have led liberals and newsrooms to become more sympathetic to Palestinian misery, creating a dissonance with the official U.S. stance.
By
Eric Levitz
games
Mar. 2, 2021
The Athletes Have More to Say
Athlete activism is the new normal — and organizations like LeBron James’s More Than a Vote are here to stay.
By
Will Leitch
just asking questions
Nov. 7, 2019
What the Hell Is Going on in Chile? A Protester Explains.
With 20 people dead and the military in the streets, South America’s wealthiest nation grapples with extreme inequality — and it’s own history.
By
Sarah Jones
Dec. 28, 2017
Activist Erica Garner Reportedly Brain-dead After Heart Attack
The daughter of Eric Garner is 27 years old.
By
Adam K. Raymond
Feb. 1, 2017
This Poll Is the Best News Liberals Have Had in a Long Time
The Women’s March is twice as popular as the tea party once was — and Democratic women are increasing their political engagement in large numbers.
By
Eric Levitz
select all
Feb. 29, 2016
Here’s What You Can Learn From 40 Million Black Lives Matter Tweets
Tweets from 4.4 million unique users reveal a few things about how online activism has operated for the last few years
By
Brian Feldman
in conversation
Nov. 22, 2015
In Conversation: DeRay Mckesson
The activist talks about the new civil-rights movement he helped launch, the conspiracy theories he’s inspired, and that blue vest.
By
Rembert Browne
civil rights
Aug. 16, 2015
Civil-Rights Icon Julian Bond Has Died
The lifelong champion of minority rights was 75.
By
Chas Danner
encounter
May 17, 2015
Protesting Student Debt With Astra Taylor
The anti-debt activist (and indie-rock guitarist and documentary filmmaker) goes to Washington.
By
Annie Lowrey
Sept. 22, 2014
15 Voices From the People’s Climate March
“I’m a child, why am I worrying about this thing, I should just do it. And so I came out here and did it.”
By
Katie Van Syckle
kids today
July 18, 2012
Hipster PAC Downtown 4 Democracy Eats Well With Purpose
This is how Brooklyn does political fund-raising.
By
Joe Coscarelli
the internet
Apr. 2, 2012
What Happened to the Kony 2012 Campaign?
The sequel video is due out this week.
By
Joe Coscarelli
occupy wall street
Sept. 29, 2011
Labor Unions and Leftist Groups Prepare to Join Occupy Wall Street As Protesters Settle In
Old lefty guard set to stand with the kids.
By
Joe Coscarelli
ai weiwei
Aug. 12, 2011
Ai Weiwei Reveals Details of His Difficult Incarceration
Police told him: “Now it’s time for us to give you trouble.”
By
Carrie Battan
ai weiwei
June 22, 2011
Chinese Authorities Release Ai Weiwei on Bail After Three Months in Jail
Celebrate by visiting his installation outside the Plaza.
By
Noreen Malone