Activism
8 Ways to Reclaim Mother’s Day
The founder of Mother’s Day was a righteous, anti-capitalist activist.
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If Mama’s Free: Abolitionist Blues for Liberation
Black mamas are sitting in prison awaiting trial for being too free.
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No More Pencils, No More Books: What’s Next after the Year of the Teachers’ Strike?
2019, while still young, has shown that it’s in the running to be yet another extraordinarily important one for America’s unions, with teachers still at the forefront.
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Prison Rape Is Not a Punch Line
How often have you heard someone chuckle about “dropping the soap”?
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Let Monarchy Reign: “We Are the Radical Monarchs” Shows How High Girls of Color Can Soar
“I began to imagine what a radical young girl’s social justice troop looked like; a group that centered and affirmed her experiences as a beautiful and brilliant Brown girl against so many societal pressures to conform to mainstream ideals of girlhood.”
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No Safe Haven: When Natural Disasters Strike Behind Prison Walls
Freedom of movement should be a human right, and yet even in the face of terrifying hurricanes, tsunamis, or wildfires, evacuation of inmates is a decision left to the mercy of local and federal officials.
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“Sanctuary of the Psychic Life”: Why Poetry Matters in the Trump Era
All poetry is inherently political.
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Stuck in the Media Spotlight, LGBTQ Muslims Often Feel Exploited
Queer Muslims have the difficult job of figuring out how to advocate for themselves and their communities.
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The Woke Generation : “Muslim Girl” Author Explains How Millennials Are Shaking the Country up—in a Good Way
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is a mover and shaker.
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15 Latina Activists Who Inspire Me
Out of the countless Latinas who have impacted my life and politics, I’ve put together this list of activists who inspire me. Here are 15 women who have dedicated their lives to unwavering advocacy and trailblazing.
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