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‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis “Which Side Are You On?” is an American protest song that has been used to empower social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis. The song was written in 1931 by Florence Reece, a woman […]
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors Corporate America has largely remained quiet in response to federal immigration agents showing up at its stores, detaining employees and conducting work authorization inspections. The response from CEOs in Minnesota, including those from Target, 3M, and UnitedHealth Group, was […]
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Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE
Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE Creators and communities worldwide are speaking out against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) following recent shootings of civilians by federal agents. The backlash on social media and Reddit has intensified, even reaching accounts that typically focus on hobbies like golfing and playing cats like bongos. Alex […]
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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests Frog costumes have become a staple at protests against immigration enforcement, particularly after an incident in Portland, Oregon, where an ICE agent deployed pepper spray into the air vent of a peaceful protester’s inflatable frog costume. The use of frog costumes and […]
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How Philly anarcho-punks blended music, noise and social justice in the 1990s and 2000s
How Philly anarcho-punks blended music, noise and social justice in the 1990s and 2000s The Philadelphia anarcho-punk scene of the 1990s and 2000s blended music, noise, and social justice, with many bands singing about war, capitalism, racism, and police violence. The scene was characterized by its underground venues, which became central to the city’s punk […]
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From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance
From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance The “One Piece” pirate flag, originally from the popular Japanese manga series, has become a global emblem of Gen Z resistance and youth-led activism. The flag’s spread across borders reflects the digital upbringing of Gen Z, who […]
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A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide
A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide Vincent Chin’s death in 1982 sparked an Asian American civil rights movement after two white men attacked him, believing he was Japanese and responsible for the economic downturn in Detroit. The incident led to a federal investigation, […]
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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions Latino organizers are using smartphones to document ICE actions, film family separations, and livestream protests outside detention centers, creating a new tradition of “mobile journalism” that echoes Black media survival strategies from the past. The power of visual evidence […]
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Over 700 events and protests across the US mark ‘A National Day of Action’
Over 700 events and protests across the US mark ‘A National Day of Action’ Over 700 events and protests are taking place across the US today as part of “A National Day of Action”, largely spearheaded by the decentralized 50501 movement. The protests, which include marches, rallies, courthouse demonstrations, diaper drives, skill shares, free community […]
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We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too
We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too A Tesla Cybertruck drives past protestors during a Tesla Takedown, a nationwide peaceful protest movement, at a Tesla Showroom in the Coral Gables neighborhood on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Miami. | Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui / The Verge Thousands of […]
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