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Making Connections Between Climate and Racial Justice

Racial justice activist Jason Blake, whose nephew Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha police, makes the case for marching to end fossil fuels at a major protest on Sept. 17 in New York City.

| Sep 14, 2023

History Shows Federal Agents Don’t Stop Civil Unrest

Militarized federal interventions can actually escalate conflict and often leave the underlying causes of protests or crime unresolved.

Angélica Durán-Martínez | Sep 1, 2020

Opinion | Kenosha | Wisconsin | Sports

NBA Athletes Weren’t Just Boycotting Games—They Were on Strike

When NBA players refused to take the court, athlete activism escalated to a new level.

Abraham I. Khan | Aug 31, 2020

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Making Connections Between Climate and Racial Justice

History Shows Federal Agents Don’t Stop Civil Unrest

NBA Athletes Weren’t Just Boycotting Games—They Were on Strike

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