What the US Can Learn From South Koreans Who Stopped an Authoritarian Power-Grab
South Koreans reversed a martial law decree in just six hours, showing how ordinary citizens and politicians can take fast action to uphold democracy.
Meet the US Soldiers and Bureaucrats Defecting Over Gaza
Defectors from the U.S. military and federal agencies are using their unique influence to push for an end to the war in Gaza.
The Quiet Rollout of Cop Cities Across the US Meets a Growing Resistance
As Cop Cities spread to nearly every state, grassroots activists are pushing back by forming coalitions that press for investment in communities over militarized policing.
How Summer of Heat on Wall Street is Using Disruption to End Fossil Fuel Financing
A new climate campaign is testing whether relentless civil disobedience can stop Citi from backing the fossil fuel industry.
We Can Safeguard Democracy Without Giving in to Fear and More Policing
With voter intimidation and political violence on the rise, it’s time to invest in proven nonviolent, civilian-led safety endeavors.
The Obsolescence of War
War does not serve us. It represents the worst in humanity. Thankfully, we now have nonviolent tools to manage conflict in life-affirming ways.
How Democratizing Universities Would Supercharge the Pro-Palestine Divestment Movement
If university boards were controlled by the communities they impact, we could redirect billions of dollars away from war and corporations that harm people and the planet.
Should Children Take Part in Nonviolent Struggle?
Children have the most to gain from victories over racism, heterosexism and climate-wrecking capitalism. Shouldn't they participate in the struggle for their future?
We Can Safeguard Democracy Without Giving in to Fear and More Policing
With voter intimidation and political violence on the rise, it’s time to invest in proven nonviolent, civilian-led safety endeavors.
Carrying on Kent State’s Legacy of Antiwar Organizing, Students Press for Divestment
Students at Kent State won disclosure of the university’s investment portfolio, but the fight to divest from the war industry is just beginning.
45 Years After Three Mile Island, We Need a ‘No Nukes’ Comeback
As Biden sinks billions into nuclear energy, members of the historic Clamshell Alliance are reuniting to spark a new wave of anti-nuke resistance.
Indigenous Leaders Saved Guatemala’s Fragile Democracy
More than a hundred days of Indigenous-led protest played a key role in defending Guatemala’s democracy, but the struggle continues.
We Should All Take Up the Cry of ‘Not in My Name’
While governments continue to fail us, an anarchic politics of life, love and peace offers a hopeful alternative.
The Necessity of Joy in Times of Sorrow
In the face of deep suffering in our world, joy strengthens our spirits so we can sustain courageous action.
How Incarcerated People are Helping At-Risk Youth Avoid Prison
By sharing our lived experiences, I have seen how incarcerated people can stop the pipeline funneling troubled teens to prison.