Even if nothing happens immediately, petitions are one of many ways we can help build long-term change.
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A parody of ‘the Washington Post’ announcing that Donald Trump had resigned was recently handed out in Washington, D.C.
Showing up at school board meetings might not sound as exciting as marching in the streets. But it can be an effective way to change things at the local level.
Aussie Farms’ have map showing locations where farms or producers treat animal cruelly has caused outrage with many claiming it is illegal. So, what does the law actually say about this?
The recent controversy, sloganeering and protests about Sabarimala temple in the Indian state of Kerala obscure the way that the media have used stereotypes of women and caste again and again.
Built on historical research, this article tells the resilient, fascinating and rarely told history of Indigenous women’s organizing and resistance in Saskatchewan.
Green activists are fighting save us all – so why do their sacrifices warrant punishment?
The work towards disability inclusion needs a continuous sustained effort involving government down to the village level working together with people with disabilities.
Physician Magnus Hirschfeld advocated for those he called ‘sexual intermediaries.’ His activism began before World War I – and ended only when the Nazis came to power.
More and more people are adopting plant-based diets in Australia and other western nations. But also seemingly on the rise is resentment towards vegans and vegetarians.
Palu, the capital city of Central Sulawesi province in Indonesia, recently devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, is a trailblazing city with progressive human rights initiatives.
The event, which runs parallel to the official Labour conference, is the engine of Corbyn’s social movement.
A national survey reveals a low level of interest in this kind of political activity.
It’s more than just a slogan. For community organizers, ‘Abolish ICE’ represents the first step to a world without immigrant detention or prisons.
Whether they aim to stop pipelines in Virginia or block Pacific Northwest export terminals, organizers are trying to ‘keep it in the ground’ to save the climate.
Elin Ersson was accused of frightening children – but it’s more likely that she inspired them.
Social media is a great tool for activists campaigning for social justice. But if it is not used with caution it can end up working against them.
Christine Hallquist this week became the first trans person to win a major party’s gubernatorial nomination. The percentage of trans adults has doubled since 2008. What’s responsible for that change?
Ginsberg was one of the most high-profile representatives of the American counterculture and anti-war movement.
Asylum-seeking and refugee women have been channelling the current surge in global feminist activism to make their voices heard.
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