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"“DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” is a recognition of the current political moment, and it is an indictment of the past colonizers want to erase."

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The maximum security complex of Batán, located in Mar del Plata, Argentina, houses approximately 1,600 inmates. While these individuals have been deprived of their freedom, Liberté, a co-op association is helping them prepare to integrate into society. #RestorativeJustice

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Don't let the overwhelm win! www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/20... @yesmedia.bsky.social for solutions

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In the face of injustice, action is preferable to silence," write Mark Engler and Paul Engler. But while some disruptive actions can lead to victory, others can self-isolate and alienate activists from the wider public. How can movements use disruptive action effectively?

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Social housing is supposed to be kept affordable and controlled by its residents, writes Jonathan Tarleton. But a controversial loophole is causing residents of two New York Co-ops to consider making a conflicting choice: cash out or face rising costs.

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The U.S. military promises Black people stability, economic security, and honor in their daily lives, writes Nicole G. Young. But decades of Black participation in the military highlight the ways that this country has never intended to make good on these promises.

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I’m reporting on the next phase of the student divestment movement for @yesmedia.bsky.social If you are a college student involved in organizing and activism on a U.S. campus—or if you have been suspended/expelled for your activism—message me on Signal at julesthejournalist.09 ✊🏽

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Yesterday, I was laid off after 10 years at HuffPost. I’m obviously gutted. But once I take a breath, I’ll be open to jobs & freelance work, both in journalism and outside of it, given the state of our industry. To get in touch: [email protected] Signal: marinafang.72

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After nearly a decade at HuffPost, today is my last day. I’ve grown so much & I’m grateful for the journey. This has been a dream job and now I’m on to new dreams. I’ll still be writing, hosting and moderating, just doing it as a freelancer for now. Pitch and commission me at [email protected].

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Hello, right now I have 892 total subs (free and paid tiers) to my Patreon. My birthday is on Thursday and I'd love to get to 1000 by then. Patreon.com/katelynburns

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Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care. Big counter salvo!

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Attempting to legislate trans people out of existence is such a misguided quest. Trans people have always existed and always will.

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Peltier's release embodies the liberation that’s possible through intergenerational organizing and collective Indigenous power, writes Nick Tilsen, founder of @ndncollective.bsky.social

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The Collective Healing and Transformation (CHAT) Project's model serves as a beacon of hope for couples engaged in a cycle of domestic violence.

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If U.S. democracy is exclusionary by design, is it even a democracy at all? YES!'s very own @sonalikolhatkar.bsky.social explains 👇

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Almost two weeks ago, I found out I was one of 40 people getting laid off from NBC News. Those who know me know I’ve wanted to go independent for a long time. Later this month, I’m launching @spitfirenews.com. We need journalism that is louder than ever. spitfirenews.com/p/an-introdu...

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And it begins. FBI class action lawsuit against the retaliatory purge. First Amendment Violation of Due Process Rights to Privacy www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...

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"The chains of slavery are gone—but we are all not yet free. The great diversity within the Black community needs the glue of the African American past to remind us of not just how far we have traveled but lo, how far there is to go." Read the full story from our archives 👇

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The whole audience screaming “A minor” has me CACKLINGGGG! I know Aubrey is in the middle of his room HYPERVENTILATINGGG 🥴😭😭

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FINALLY.

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I am HOWLING at the entire audience singing “A-MINORRRRR” 💀💀💀💀💀💀

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No, they did not. 😭💀😭💀😭

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“I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about” - Beyoncé after winning Best Country Album for “Cowboy Carter”

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Militant protest against fare enforcement is part of an abolitionist struggle that often goes unnoticed.

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Joy and pleasure is not antithetical to social progress. In fact, it’s essential. If folks who are otherwise engaged in the fight against all of the -isms and -phobias want to go to a concert or watch a television show or unplug or rest, we should commend that instead of deriding it.

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here’s a thing!

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I knew Beyoncé wasn’t going to let February 1 pass without announcing SOMETHING. Beyhive, we’re up!!!

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When it comes to these executive orders, I need more states with Democratic governors and majorities saying, simply, “That shit is illegal. We ain’t doing that. Sue us,” and go on with business as usual.

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@corybooker.com hello I used to run the Wendy’s Twitter account and I am begging you to let me help you with the dems social media strategy, I will literally do it for free at this point

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Washington is full of rule-following valedictorians who were inspired by the West Wing and did Model UN and moot court and studied their heroes and who believe in using government to help people. That's nice, but you need to learn how to swing on the illiterate bullies who steal lunch money.

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For the third installment of the Murmurations column, @adriennemareebrown.bsky.social welcomes Movement Generation: “As we keep watching our government devolve, I am calling on MG to helm Murmurations in 2025 and offer a guide for how we can foster a just transition, even against the odds.”

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“Cultural queerphobia is nothing new,” writes @sygwriter.bsky.social in @yesmedia.bsky.social. “In many ways, this recent wave of legislation is an overt escalation of the long-standing homophobia and transphobia in U.S. culture, not unlike the Lavender Scare of the 50s.”

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Since last March, @nymagunion.bsky.social has been negotiating a new contract. But Vox Media has refused to meet us halfway on basic issues including giving us meaningful wage increases, controlling health care costs, and offering reasonable protections around AI in our workplace.

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A timeline cleanse of sorts: My niece is running a fundraiser for her high school basketball team. Yes, my eldest niece is now in high school. No, I’m still not over it. 😭 If you can donate, please help out the youth. Every dollar matters! And if you can’t, please share this post.

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Health advocates, grassroots organizers, and people living with diabetes continue to lead the way in advocating for a future where accessible insulin is a reality for all. Read the latest from @sygwriter.bsky.social

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When politicians today refer to gender-affirming care as new, “untested,” or “experimental,” they ignore the long history of transgender medicine in the United States.

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"Live to see them die" is one hell of a slogan

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New from @andreagrimes.bsky.social: How so-called "AI," performative ignorance, and old-fashioned human assholery are degrading reality as we know it. And not just for lulz and profit, but for more nefarious ends: strong-arming us into debates over each others' essential humanity.

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Communities targeted by escalating right-wing violence are learning from their own histories how to keep each other safe. Read the full analysis by @shaneburley.bsky.social below:

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"The actual success of the ceasefire is related to the fact that Israel has reached a conclusive outcome that there can be no way of beating the Palestinian people and their organic resistance." - Ramzy Baroud Watch the full interview 👇

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The nonstop news cycle, personal conflict, and the weight of survival make it hard to figure out where to focus our energy. @williamcson.bsky.social suggests a way forward 👇

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