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R/Antiwork, Tiktok Programmer, and Infiltrator Scabs Take On Kellogg’s and Its Attempt to Break Workers’ Strike
Earlier this week, Kellogg’s tried to hire scabs to replace workers on strike. The internet got to work.
Pepe the Frog: How a Harmless Frog Cartoon Turned Into a Symbol of Hate
Pepe the frog started out as an innocent stoner frog cartoon, but quickly turned into a symbol of bigotry and hatred. How did this happen?
Occupy Wall Street Swept the Globe 10 Years Ago. Here’s How It Changed America
September 17th marks the 10 year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, the movement that swept the globe and made socialism cool again.
A Brief History of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
As American forces withdrew, the Taliban quickly swept through the country, threatening women’s rights in Afghanistan once again.
The Supreme Court’s Role in Shaping the Relationship between Church and State
We revere Supreme Court as the protector of our Constitution. This case study of how the Court thoroughly bungled the concept of Church/State separation calls that reputation into question.
Watch Your Language: How to Twist the Truth Without Lying
Ever wanted to lie without the risk of being caught? These helpful pointers from history, corporations, and politics can help you twist the truth!
How to Overcome Losing a Loved One to QAnon, Anti-Vax, and Trump’s America
When loved ones fall for the hateful messaging of QAnon and other fringe groups, sometimes we have to make tough calls. Here’s how to heal after losing a loved one to extremism.
The Persecution Complex in the Modern Age: Defensive Delusions and Resistance to Change
Adopting a persecution complex is a common way of coping with one’s fear of change. However, on such a widespread scale, this phenomenon can have seriously harmful effects.
Minnesota Governor Ignores Line 3 Pipeline Water Permit Violations Amid Severe Drought and Looming Wildfires
Minnesota is in a severe drought, with wildfires at its border. But the governor is allowing Enbridge to use billions of gallons of water to construct controversial Line 3 pipeline.
Rep. Bush’s “Unhoused Bill of Rights” Calls for Low-Income Apartments, More Support to Address Nationwide Unhoused Crisis
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced a resolution this July to address the unhoused crisis by building more low-income apartments and expanding assistance programs.
Biden’s ICE Director Nominee Is Touted as a Reformer but Can an Agency That Cages Children Be Reformed?
Ed Gonzalez, Biden’s ICE director nominee, has a track record of reform. But is a progressive head enough to fix an agency as broken as ICE?
Rising Tide of Anti-LGBT+ Hate Makes Europe a Key Battleground for the Future of Human Rights
Anti-LGBT+ hate sweeps Europe while protections for this vulnerable community weaken. The dual trends are making life as an LGBT+ person in Europe increasingly dangerous.
How to Delegitimize Your Opponent: A Beginner’s Guide To Bad Politics
U.S. political discourse has moved away from real issues and towards attacks on one’s opponent. Here’s how tactics to delegitimize your opponent harm our perception of truth.
Trumpy Bear: The Trump Toy Made in China
For many of Trump’s supporters, Trumpy Bear represents their patriotism and support for the 45th President of the United States. But did you know that Trumpy Bear is actually made in China?
New York City’s Next Mayor Will Be Chosen by Ranked Choice Voting: Here’s What That Means for New Yorkers
New York will try ranked choice voting for the first time in the June 22nd mayoral primary. Here’s how the new voting system works and why it matters.
Israel: Colonialism, Media, and the Right To Defend Itself
Rising death tolls in Israel and Palestine are in the media spotlight. But how balanced is that media coverage? This analysis explores that question.
A Review of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in 10 Books
If recent events have left you feeling woefully uninformed about what’s going on in the region, here are 10 books that offer historical and contemporary stories of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Red Black and Green New Deal: A New Climate Agenda that Frames Climate Justice as Racial Justice
A new movement that addresses the ways the climate crisis impacts black and indigenous communities launched this month. The Red Black and Green New Deal demonstrates clearly that climate justice is racial justice.
The Trans Community Is Under Attack
“Today, we honor and celebrate the achievements and resiliency of transgender individuals and communities.” Those words begin a proclamation issued by the Biden-Harris Administration on March 31, 2021, also known as Transgender Day of Visibility. Other pro-trans actions by the new administration include a move to allow transgender soldiers to serve openly in the military […]
How Does Ramadan Go For Palestine’s Children
When I feel my children are getting too complacent about the easy blessings of life (even in a pandemic there are many), I sometimes remind them about the children of Palestine. And then together we wonder what the children in Palestine are doing. This is the lunar month of Ramadan, an occasion for month-long spiritual […]