Social Justice

Click Here to Kick Glenn Beck Off the Air: Web Activism’s Big Wins—and What to Do Next

It was online campaigning that got Lou Dobbs and Glenn Beck's shows canceled. But the real power of Internet activism is what happens after we step away from the screen.

Mark Engler, Paul Engler | Jun 22, 2013

Activism

How Bike Friendly Cities Beat the Opposition and Became the New Normal

Now that all the debate about whether bike lanes are OK seems to be (mostly) over, cities around the country are enjoying their benefits.

Jay Walljasper | Jun 14, 2013

Activism

Climate Change Is Happening but We Can Meet the Challenge

It can be hard for youth to deal with the overwhelming effects of climate change. But, by taking action, we can erode the hold that oil, fracking, and coal has on people and the environment.

Sarah van Gelder | Jun 14, 2013

Activism

What’s Love Got to Do with the Apocalypse? We Asked This Group of Young Leaders

On life, leadership, and the future in an age of catastrophic change.

Sarah van Gelder | Jun 10, 2013

A dense crowd flowing into Taksim Square parts to let an ambulance through on June 1

Activism | Local power

Occupied Istanbul: Scenes from the Front Lines

Thousands of people are sleeping in a public park to protest the actions of the Turkish government. Check out this photo essay for a view of daily life, music, and politics inside Turkey’s homegrown occupation.

Fabien Tepper | Jun 8, 2013

Native rights

A Healing Walk through Canada’s Tar Sands Dystopia

Cree organizer Clayton Thomas-Muller provides a deeply personal account of a ceremonial healing walk through the broken landscape of Canada’s tar sands. This year’s walk begins July 4.

Clayton Thomas-Muller | Jun 7, 2013

Eric Stackpole demonstrates an open-source underwater robot.

Activism | Local power

Better than Cyber Utopia: How the Internet Helped Us Create the Sharing Economy

Back in the ’90s, people thought the Internet was going to open up a zone of perfect cyber-freedom. It didn’t work out that way. But the Internet’s real significance may be found elsewhere: in a growing sector of the economy based around peer-to-peer sharing networks.

Neal Gorenflo | Jun 4, 2013

Activism

Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer” Reminds Us to Cherish Freedom of Spirit—Not Just Speech

What we still have to learn from the world’s favorite riot grrrls.

Christa Hillstrom | Jun 1, 2013

Meet the Refreshing Evangelical Who’s Leading a Revival—of “the Common Good”

Pastor Jim Wallis has been arrested for protesting the Keystone XL pipeline, builds bridges between polarized politicians, and pushes Christians to worry less about gay marriage and more about justice. And even better—there’s a whole new generation following his lead.

Sarah van Gelder | May 31, 2013

Activism | Pipeline resistance

Melodeego: The Hippest Bike-Powered Band in Town

Melodeego has been making music for the environment for years. Their songs include protests of the Keystone XL pipeline and other topics inspired by the anti-climate change movement.

Chuck Collins | May 29, 2013

Richard Taylor addresses indigenous people

Native rights

Meet the Rainforest-Dwelling Malaysian Farmers Fighting to Keep their Land above Water

The dams would cost $105 billion, flood an area twice the size of LA, and force the relocation of tens of thousands of indigenous people. Against all the odds, the local forest-dwelling people are coming together and organizing in a way that’s unheard of in this part of the world.

James Trimarco | May 25, 2013

Peaceful Uprising photo by David Newkirk

Activism

Get Apocalyptic: Why Radical is the New Normal

Feeling anxious about life in a broken economy on a strained planet? Turn despair into action.

Robert Jensen | May 25, 2013

Native rights | Activism

For a Future that Won’t Destroy Life on Earth, Look to the Global Indigenous Uprising

Idle No More is the latest incarnation of an age-old movement for life that doesn't depend on infinite extraction and growth. Now, armed with Twitter and Facebook, once-isolated groups from Canada to South America are exchanging resources and support like never before.

Kristin Moe | May 24, 2013

MN Marriage Equality photo by Fibonacci Blue

Activism

Marriage Equality for Minnesota? You Betcha!

In just six months, the “Land of Lakes” went from debating a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, to legalizing it this week. One proud resident on celebrating change in one of our more politically quirky states.

Leigh Finke | May 17, 2013

Nerds, Jocks & Conscientious Objectors: The Hidden World of Israel’s High School War Resisters

High school's tough enough without having to face prison time for refusing to serve an occupation you know is wrong.

Sarah Lazare | May 17, 2013

Activism

“Modified Social Benches”: An Experiment in Outdoor Socializing

An installation of creatively shaped benches in Belgium pushes the edge of urban sit-ability.

Cat Johnson | May 14, 2013

Activism

Mothers Day Cards that Actually Depict Our Moms

The reality of motherhood in America has little in common with the comfortable images portrayed in cards and on TV. A set of Mothers Day e-cards you can send for free shows moms that better reflect our diverse society.

Corey Hill | May 11, 2013

Silhouette Holding Sun photo by Lenneke Veerbeek

Activism

Why Sharing News About Solutions Is a Revolutionary Act

Scary stories of kidnappings and explosions lead our news feeds, but it's the good news that helps break down the myth of our own powerlessness.

Frances Moore Lappé | May 11, 2013

Native rights

Housing Crisis on the Rez: Why Haul a Run-Down Shack from the Plains to DC?

Tribal leaders trucked the battered old home to Washington to show the nation’s leaders what the housing crisis on reservations looks like in person.

Mark Andrew Boyer | May 10, 2013

Activism

Marriage Equality Victories Show How Change Happens, One Step at a Time

Before 2004, no state allowed same-sex marriage. Today, it's legal in 12 states and the District of Columbia. If you want to see how political progress is made, look to the local level.

Gar Alperovitz | May 10, 2013

Activism

Would Smokey the Bear Get Arrested to Stop Fracking?

When artist Lopi LaRoe used Smokey the Bear imagery to encourage anti-fracking activism, the Forest Service threatened her with a lawsuit.

Peter Rugh | May 10, 2013

Activism | Jobs

Not Your Father’s Union Movement: NYC’s Young Workers Committee

The Young Workers Committee of New York’s transit union was out on the streets in a vibrant march. This video shows the group rallying, taking over an official’s office, and using the Occupy-style “people’s mic.”

May 4, 2013

Activism

Rights, Not Riots: What Seattle’s May Day Was Really All About

The largest march on May Day in Seattle was about immigrant families and their supporters standing together for human rights. Not to be confused with the rowdiness that took place later in the day.

Peter Pearsall | May 3, 2013

Boston Aftermath Shows a Nation Less—Not More—Afraid of Muslims

Despite the horrific attacks and media slurs that followed the Boston bombing, the behavior of ordinary people and elected representatives shows improved tolerance of muslims and other immigrants.

Pramila Jayapal | May 2, 2013

Activism

Star Trek’s George Takei: Putting Facebook Fame to Good Use

Famous for his role as Mr. Sulu on Star Trek, today George Takei uses the popularity of his kitchy humor to promote discussion about the rights of women and LGBT people.

Mark Engler | May 1, 2013

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