Activism
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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The Untold Story of Women in the Zapatistas
Zapatista women now choose their own partners, they often have two to four children, and there has been a dramatic decrease in domestic violence.
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Apostle of the Cacti: How Minerva Hamilton Hoyt Saved the Desert
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt’s erasure is so predictable because Americans have mythologized the creation of our national parks as an inherently masculine endeavor.
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Missing, Murdered, but Never Forgotten: Violence, Colonialism, and Justice for Indigenous Women
Today, sexual and gendered violence is one of the greatest issues plaguing Indian country.
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Adventures in Feministory: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer is often overlooked despite her staggering contributions to social change.
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Brave New World: “Resistance and Hope” Offers a New Vision of Disability Activism
These compassionate essays can guide the next stage of resistance—no matter who is in office or what party controls Congress.
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American Pain: Remembering Erica Garner’s Short Life and Everlasting Activism
Erica Garner died on December 30, 2017, at age 27.
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Undecided: The Reliable Romanticizing of Unplanned Parenthood
The temptation to chalk our decisions up to the whims of some larger, intangible force—God, evolution, DNA, nature, life—is a powerful one.
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Day of Woe: Black Friday Has a Darker Message This Year
Anti-capitalism activism is so much bigger than one day, and Black Friday is hell, no matter which way you slice it, so do what feels best for you.
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Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be the Best Black Friday Deal
Black Friday is a good time to reflect on the need for a bigger minimum wage.
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