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www.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
Education

Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses

Universities have historically played a dual role in colonial history and continue to be at the forefront of student-led movements for social justice. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Education

Righteous protest is what keeps democracy vibrant. Those who take a stand deserve our thanks.

Tokenizing marginalized groups for personal agendas is an act of oppression.
Freedom of political speech is important for a progressive administration.
Resisting attempts to silence and deny First Amendment rights is crucial. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Women

Iran's women vow resistance against 'misogynistic' regime DW 03/08/2024

Women in Iran face oppression and daily harassment, leading to a culture of fear and restriction.
Nationwide protests in Iran under the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' highlight the ongoing struggle for women's rights and the government's violent response. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women

I've travelled the world researching patriarchy and found it is far from inevitable | Angela Saini

Clara Zetkin, a socialist, gave a powerful speech in the Reichstag despite her physical frailty.
Zetkin's dream was for the full liberation of women, especially the most marginalized, from oppression. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Wine

Oscar-nominated 'Bobi Wine: The People's President' heads back to the box office

Bobi Wine and his wife continue to fight for democracy in Uganda despite ongoing oppression and atrocities.
The documentary highlights their journey and the need for international attention to the delicate state of democracy. [ more ]
The Nation
3 months ago
Social justice

11 Arguments for Open Borders

The case for open borders needs to address the positive aspects of freedom of movement and why it is necessary for a more egalitarian world.
Unauthorized migration is a radical political act that challenges oppressive systems and should be seen as a form of peaceful resistance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Opinion | Is This Social Work or Social Indoctrination?

The field of social work is undergoing a shift towards a social justice framework, influencing top schools and the practice itself.
Students at Columbia School of Social Work are given a glossary with definitions that reflect this shift and prioritize social justice. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Social justice

The Case for Speaking Up for Palestine

Toni Morrison emphasized the responsibility to use empowerment to liberate instead of oppress.
Speaking out against oppression may come with risks, but silence allows the status quo to continue. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

We, Jewish students, must not be silent on the genocide in Gaza

The suppression of pro-Palestinian voices is not fighting anti-Semitism
Conflating anti-Semitism with criticism of a modern apartheid state is dangerous historical revisionism [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
5 months ago
Books

Recommendations from Book Passage 11.16.23 - San Francisco Bay Times

An essay collection that explores oppression and toxicity in society
Addresses issues of intersectional Latinx identity [ more ]
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