Home What Black Lives Matter activists can teach us about the pitfalls and potential of digital organizing New research highlights the challenges of scaling grassroots activism through social media. By Karen Ross and Marcia D. Mundt / 28 Mar 2019
Cultural politics Pete Seeger and the music of resistance Can songs change the world? Maybe not, but they can help to ensure that the world doesn’t change us. By Allan Winkler / 24 Feb 2019
Politics & activism How can allies protect communities threatened with violence? How to avoid the ‘white savior syndrome.’ By George Lakey / 14 Feb 2019
Cultural politics Praxis in a polarized world: the dilemma of activist scholars on the left If progressive academics want to work with ‘the people,’ then we’ll have to meet ‘the people’ where they are. By Musa al-Gharbi / 3 Feb 2019
Politics & activism The Irish Revolution’s overlooked history of nonviolent resistance The founding of the Irish Parliament was a path-breaking event in the emergence of nonviolence. By David Carroll Cochran / 29 Jan 2019
Cultural politics When crafts become activism A new generation of craftivists are channeling homespun energy into social justice. By Tracy L. Barnett / 10 Jan 2019
Cultural politics Are we prepared to pay the price for farmworker justice? “We need an awakening of consciousness for everyone to understand how important we are as workers of the land.” By Olivia Heffernan / 8 Jan 2019
Politics & activism An anarchist guide to Christmas On the night before Christmas, we’ll all be about. While the people are sleeping, we’ll realise our clout. We’ll expropriate goods from the stores, ‘cos that’s fair. And distribute them widely, to those who need care. By Ruth Kinna / 20 Dec 2018
Politics & activism Why Gandhi’s ideas continue to thrive, even in the post-truth era Faced by a global dearth of alternative ideas, it’s no wonder we are turning again to the Mahatma for inspiration. By Tom Shillam / 18 Dec 2018
Politics & activism Meet the activist who brought Monopoly Man to life Behind the fake mustache and provocative message is a dedicated activist for economic justice. By Sarah Freeman-Woolpert / 14 Dec 2018
Politics & activism Freedom is claimed, not granted Today’s actions by Central Americans and Palestinians show a historic convergence of resistance to borders. Español By Nora Lester Murad / 2 Dec 2018
Politics & activism Finding purpose in the future of work Supporting disadvantaged young people to find meaningful careers benefits both them and the rest of society. By Dan Silver / 27 Nov 2018
