Activists
Haunani-Kay Trask, Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Rushan Abbas And 5 More AAPI Activists That They Didn't Teach You About In School (But Should Have)
If you read one thing today, make it this.
19 Quotes From Black Activists That Are Relevant All Day, Every Day
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
You Wanted Same-Sex Marriage? Now You Have Pete Buttigieg.
To a lot of progressive queer people, Buttigieg’s campaign symbolizes everything the marriage-focused mainstream gay rights movement has failed to deliver.
Teenage Girls Are Leading The Climate Movement — And Getting Attacked For It
A new movement of teenage climate activists — most of whom are girls — are getting dragged, doxed, hacked, and harassed online.
Climate Change Fiction Is Rethinking The Ecoterrorist
We don't need to be on board with the extreme actions of characters in First Reformed and The Overstory to feel some empathy for the desperation that drives them.
Congrats, India! Adults Can Now Love And Fuck Whoever They Want
With consent and in private, of course.
Right-Wingers Made A List Of Those Speaking Up Against The Government, Now Everyone Wants To Be On It
"Dissent is important for our democracy to function and to hold our Government accountable. I intend to do exactly that. Put me on your list #MeTooUrbanNaxal"
Trump's Clemency Decision Sparked A Complicated Discussion About Kim Kardashian And Privilege
Some are praising Kardashian for helping to convince the president to grant a prisoner clemency, but others say black activists deserve the credit.
Vogue Arabia Put A Saudi Princess In A Car On The Cover And People Are Not Happy
Manuel Arnaut, editor-in-chief of Vogue Arabia, said it was natural to "experience both positive and negative feedback".
These Volunteers Are Battling Idaho’s Government To Expand Medicaid
State legislators in Idaho have refused to accept federal funding that could help thousands without health insurance get coverage. Meet “Reclaim Idaho,” the group that’s trying to do what elected officials won’t and put Medicaid expansion up for a vote in November.
The Man Behind The #IAmStillAlive Hashtag Was Just Killed In Syria
"Living here between death, siege or bombardment. I invite the whole world to stand by us."
7 Pictures Of Kid Activists That Will Melt Your Big Ol' Heart
"I love naps but I stay woke." From The Little Book of Little Activists.
People Get Transformed Into Their Heroes
"It’s just good to have heroes in your field, because you want to believe that you can achieve success."
14 Queer People Of Color From History You Should Definitely Know About
“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers." Here are just a few.
Latin American Environmentalists Are Paying For Their Protests With Their Lives
A new report shows that Latin American activists make up the majority of those killed during an extremely deadly year for protesters.
Police Had To Physically Carry These Climate Protesters Out Of Parliament
Dozens of people staged a sit-in to coincide with the Paris climate talks.
Hawaii Supreme Court Suspends Construction Of Giant Telescope
The court has temporarily suspended construction on the Big Island's summit, which has been the site of protests by Hawaiians who say it's sacred.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Bill To Remove Confederate Flag From Statehouse
"We will bring it down with dignity and make sure that it is put in its rightful place," Gov. Nikki Haley said after the House gave the final approval on the bill. The flag is slated to be removed Friday morning.
Same-Sex Marriage Campaigners Are Out Of A Job — And They Couldn't Be Happier
"I think we're the happiest unemployed people in the country right now," one marriage equality campaigner told BuzzFeed News.
Peru Says It Will Sue Greenpeace For "Attacking" A World Heritage Site
Activists with the environmental group placed a banner next to the ancient Nazca Lines ground markings.
Heartbreaking Portraits Of Activists Who Walked 1,900 Miles Across Pakistan With Photos Of Their Missing Loved Ones
Around 100 activists from the impoverished province of Baluchistan walked 1,900 miles to Pakistan's capital to demand justice for relatives who disappeared during the government's crackdown on insurgents.
Immigration Activists: Jeb Bush Will Support Citizenship "By The End Of The Week"
Supporters of the immigration reform movement say the governor's new position on a pathway to citizenship won't last long. "Jeb Bush is rusty," says Sharry.
10 Tips For Filming Occupy Wall Street
Witness, the international human rights organization that trains activists on how to use video for change, have put together these tips on effectively filming and sharing documentation of protests, arrests, and police conduct.
Greenpeace Doesn't Play Well in Russia
The Greenpeace trashcan dude was all, "Recycle your paper!" But then the scary-ass Russian military police were all, "Where are your papers?" And things went downhill from there.