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Strategy and Leverage–– Not Vibes–– Are What We Need Now.

In Minnesota, on January 23, there was a mass strike. The general strike remains a goal to aspire to. But simply saying the words over and over again will not call the strike into being
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Strategy and Leverage—Not Vibes—Are What We Need Now The general strike remains a goal to aspire to. But simply saying the words over and over again will not call the strike into being.

In January, photojournalist Wali Khan documented ICE’s assault on the Twin Cities.

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“It’s not easy. Some people don’t comprehend or don’t want to. People judge me because I smile through my trauma. But we all deserve to have some type of understanding, some type of security.”

Ten stories of people with histories living in Skid Row, in their own words. Read the full story from Amelia Rayno, co-executive director of Blue Hollywood Street Sanctuary, on The Progressive.

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Israeli restrictions on the entrance of electronic devices into Gaza has made life even harder for students and freelancers.

The Scarcity of Smartphones in Gaza Israeli restrictions on the entrance of electronic devices into Gaza has made life even harder for students and freelancers.

Every organization can take steps to prevent misconduct and hold themselves accountable when leaders abuse their power.

The Response We Need to the Cesar Chavez Revelations Every organization can take steps to prevent misconduct and hold themselves accountable when leaders abuse their power.

When President Donald Trump released the sinisterly titled Executive Order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” my immediate thought was that I knew where this was headed. Scattered throughout was language alleging “care,” “treatment,” and “safety,” as the Executive Order clearly outlines plans to mass-institutionalize people experiencing homelessness or perceived mental disability. My suspicions were confirmed.
- Rachel Litchman

Trump’s Vision for the Homeless Is Already Here Forcing the most vulnerable among us into institutions only perpetuates their trauma. I know, because I’ve lived it.

This Workers Memorial Day, April 28, let's commit to curbing on-the-job harassment and abuse.

Treat Violence As a Workplace Safety Issue This Workers Memorial Day, April 28, let's commit to curbing on-the-job harassment and abuse.

In villages throughout the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds face violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers.

The Shepherds of the West Bank In villages throughout the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds face violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers.

The Trump Administration’s policies regarding civil rights in education have eroded protections for marginalized students.

Who’s Thinking of the Children, Since Trump Isn’t? The Trump Administration’s policies regarding civil rights in education have eroded protections for marginalized students.

The outdated facility is slated for closure in 2029—but many still housed there now benefit from greater autonomy and rehabilitative programs.

At This Minnesota Prison, A New Housing Experiment Transformed Life Inside The outdated facility is slated for closure in 2029—but many still housed there now benefit from greater autonomy and rehabilitative programs.

As Israel manufactures a financial crisis in the West Bank, public schools are only able to teach three days a week.

West Bank Children Forced from Classrooms As Israel Weaponizes Tax Revenue As Israel manufactures a financial crisis in the West Bank, public schools are only able to teach three days a week.

We need policies that enhance water supplies, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies.

This Arbor Day, Let’s Move Past the Myths We need policies that enhance water supplies, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies.