Indigenous and queer allies in Oklahoma are calling for solidarity and a stop to queerphobic policies following the tragic death of a gender-expansive teen. On Feb. 7, Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary Chahta (Choctaw) from Owasso, Oklahoma, was attacked in the girl’s bathroom at Owasso High School (OHS). They
After months of internal conflict and three public resignations from the board of directors, trailblazing reproductive justice organization SisterSong has publicly called for a ceasefire in Palestine. In a statement published on Feb. 29, following the public resignation letter of Poppy Liu, Coya Artichoker, and an anonymous signer on Feb.
As mainstream media manufactures consent for genocide, movement journalists are working collectively against Zionism and all other forms of colonialism and state violence
Legal advocates say it’s a direct consequence of Section 306, a law that deems applicants from a “state sponsor of terror” ineligible for visa applications
Surveillance technology is not neutral in a racist society; we must resist and dismantle these technologies that profile, criminalize, and punish us
If media industry leaders do not value quality journalism produced by reporters who reflect the communities they serve, how can we expect the American public to?
At a rally on Jan. 19, protesters affiliated with Columbia University’s chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) said they were attacked with a chemical substance known as “skunk,” leaving numerous participants seeking hospital treatment. According to attendees, two individuals dispersed a
As Florida lawmakers continue their push for a commission for what they say is a rise in antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, some organizers say a commission is needed to protect the state’s Palestinian and Muslim communities. Between Oct. 7 and Nov. 4, the
By Alexis Young This piece originally appeared in People over Plastic. In Calcasieu Parish, a little more than three hours away from New Orleans by car, sits the city of Sulphur, Louisiana. The more than 85-mile stretch of oil and gas and petrochemical plants along the Mississippi River includes the
Tenants’ rights are a core issue in Chicago due to the unchecked authority that landlords wield over tenants
Christian Poulsen grew up along Seattle’s only river, which is rich with vibrant gathering places like locally renowned restaurants and good schools. It’s home, where he is now raising two young children. His community in South Park prides itself on being one of the city’s most culturally
Anti-Palestinian posts made by an employee of the publisher fueled a marketing boycott by book creators online
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