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fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Despite Ongoing Attacks, Here Are Some Key Wins for the Abortion Rights Movement

Maternal mortality rates in states with abortion bans are increasing, highlighting the severe consequences of restrictive abortion laws on women's health and safety.
Healthcare
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Fuel protesters set to descend on London in major national demonstration

Farmers and tradesmen are protesting in Parliament to demand action on rising fuel prices and tax reductions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

Editorial | After lame protest buffer zone bill decisions, we ask: Whose side is Mayor Mamdani on? | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani failed to sign a bill protecting Jewish community gatherings, missing an opportunity to demonstrate support despite his stated commitment.
#protests
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes | CBC News

Protests against Premier Doug Ford's controversial measures are occurring across Ontario, urging a no-confidence vote for his resignation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes | CBC News

Protests against Premier Doug Ford's controversial measures are occurring across Ontario, urging a no-confidence vote for his resignation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
Environment
fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago

An Ingenious New Strategy for Blocking ICE Detention Warehouses Depends on a Minuscule Snail

The legal battle over an ICE detention center in Maryland centers on the protection of endangered species, particularly the Appalachian springsnail.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
10 hours ago

Now that Democrats Have Won Virginia's Redistricting Vote, the Real Fight Begins

The party must implement significant reforms to address demographic inequities and ensure democracy's survival.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice not shy away from it | Steve Philips

Fighting for justice and equality is essential for Democrats to win in the current political climate.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse

Opposition to ICE detention centers is growing, with grassroots mobilizations successfully halting proposals in various locations across the U.S.
#democracy
Philosophy
fromMindful
3 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Joy and desire for change as Gaza's Deir el-Balah holds elections

I am very happy today, because this is a truly Palestinian democratic celebration. Many generations have been deprived of it for more than 21 years, and today my daughter is voting for the first time.
World news
Mental health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
#california
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Voter ID measure qualifies for California's November ballot

California will vote on a proposal requiring proof of citizenship and voter ID at polling places in November.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ advocates sue over Maine ballot initiative: The signatures are invalid! - LGBTQ Nation

Maine residents are suing to invalidate signatures for an anti-trans referendum on the ballot, claiming many are invalid or duplicate.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
World politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran exacerbates fossil fuel dependency and environmental crises, necessitating urgent global action to transition away from fossil fuels.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

FedSoc Event Meant To Sanewash DHS Abducting People Made Harder By Protesters Making A Big Fuss About Racial Profiling - Above the Law

Politeness in discourse is biased, favoring certain viewpoints while punishing others, as seen in recent campus protests against right-wing speakers.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Protest Targets Capital One to Demand Bank Ends Loans to Israeli Weapons Company

Protesters demonstrated against Capital One's loan to Elbit Systems, demanding the bank cease funding Israel's largest weapons manufacturer.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Science
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Amy Goodman's Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

Amy Goodman celebrates 30 years of Democracy Now!, a program airing on 1,500 stations, recognized for impactful journalism and activism.
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromThe Mirror US
5 days ago

Mamdani condemns arrest of Brooklyn councilman at anti-eviction protest

Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the arrest of Council Member Chi Ossé during a protest against eviction in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromThe Mirror US
5 days ago

Mamdani condemns arrest of Brooklyn councilman at anti-eviction protest

Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the arrest of Council Member Chi Ossé during a protest against eviction in Brooklyn.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds

Criminalizing climate protests in the UK increases activist determination and may lead to more disruptive actions.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Joy Reid Goes Off On Trump DOJ Over Absolutely Insane' SPLC Indictment

The indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center by Trump's Justice Department is criticized as politically motivated and unfounded.
#protest-rights
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani vetoes one protest buffer zone bill, allows' another to become law | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani rejected Intro. 175-B due to concerns over constitutional rights and its broad definition of educational institutions affecting protests.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

A coordinated political effort is trying to erase LGBTQ+ youth. Here's what they say they need. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth are often overlooked in discussions about their experiences, prompting a rebranding to Glisten to better represent and support them.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

16 climate activists arrested outside of Trump Tower during protest over Trump admin's domestic terror probe against them | amNewYork

Sixteen climate activists were arrested outside Trump Tower for protesting against a DOJ investigation they deemed unjust.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
#chi-osse
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
5 days ago

NYC council member Chi Osse arrested during Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over deed theft and housing issues in New York City.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

New York City Council Member Chi Osse arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during a protest against eviction in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of deed theft affecting Black homeowners.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

New York City Council Member Chi Osse arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, advocating against deed theft affecting Black homeowners.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
5 days ago

NYC council member Chi Osse arrested during Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over deed theft and housing issues in New York City.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

New York City Council Member Chi Osse arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during a protest against eviction in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of deed theft affecting Black homeowners.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

New York City Council Member Chi Osse arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, advocating against deed theft affecting Black homeowners.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Earth Day Was Born in Protest

Earth Day celebrations have shifted from protests to various activities, highlighting the need for journalists to understand the role of protest in environmental advocacy.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
3 days ago

Organizations Appeal 747 Ruling Upholding Discriminatory NC Law

Voting rights organizations appeal federal court decision on same-day registration restrictions in North Carolina, impacting young voters' participation.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property

Arizona lawmakers propose stricter riot laws, allowing harsher penalties for protesters damaging property.
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners

A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency.
Social justice
#immigration
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban ICE From Using Warehouses to Detain Immigrants

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to prevent ICE from using warehouses as detention centers for immigrants.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Tlaib Introduces Bill to Ban ICE From Using Warehouses to Detain Immigrants

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to prevent ICE from using warehouses as detention centers for immigrants.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

"Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken," said commander Claire Smart.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest

The judicial system would find that Emory failed to protect its students, to protect its staff, to protect the educational mission of the university, said philosophy professor Noelle McAfee, one of the plaintiffs.
Social justice
#no-kings
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

Nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump's administration occurred in June 2025, with millions participating in over 2,100 locations.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

Nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump's administration occurred in June 2025, with millions participating in over 2,100 locations.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
fromSCSJ
4 days ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

For more than 50 years, SPLC has done what this work demands, including shining a light on and formally documenting the most violent and extreme hate groups and protecting the very people they target.
Social justice
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Brooklyn Councilman Arrested, Thrown to Ground at Anti-Eviction Protest

City Councilmember Chi Ossé was arrested while defending a constituent from eviction in Brooklyn.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What is May Day Strong, the no work, no school, no shopping' protests against Trump?

May Day Strong aims to unite labor and community organizations for a nationwide protest against Trump administration policies on May 1.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why We Need a Formal, Mandatory, and Remunerated "Citizen Lobby"

Post-Cold War optimism about democracy and internet freedom has been undermined by geopolitical tensions, neoliberalism, nationalism, and corporate influence that concentrate power among the already wealthy.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Activists abandon major campaign to legalize LGBTQ+ rights, but don't say why - LGBTQ Nation

In an Instagram post, Equal Rights Oregon announced that "after thoughtful consideration," it was moving forward with the "difficult decision" not to pursue Initiative Petition 33, known as the Equal Rights for All measure. The measure would have let Oregon vote on adding a constitutional amendment stating that equal rights "shall not be denied or abridged" based on "a) pregnancy/pregnancy outcomes and related health decisions; b) gender identity and related decisions; c) sexual orientation, including the right to marry."
LGBT
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

It's my responsibility to protect them, and so I've been patrolling the city streets following armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors. On July 10, Caravello was present at the site, and, according to witnesses, he was arrested directly after he attempted to dislodge a tear gas canister from underneath a protester's wheelchair.
US politics
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
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