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Adulthood Adventures Away from Anarchism

by Jay Baker
31 January 202115 August 2022

If “growing up” means me not being an idealistic anarchist, then may I never grow up.

I Ain’t Nothing But a Punk

by Jay Baker
17 November 201815 August 2022

I’ve been called a “punk” all my life. It turns out I resemble that remark.

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Elon Musk’s New Direction for Twitter: Not “Free Speech,” but Banning the Left while Welcoming Fascists

Agency looks at billionaire Elon Musk banning various anarchist and antifascist accounts on Twitter at the bequest of far-Right trolls as the social media giant moves to embrace the far-Right.… [...]

Labor Betrayed: Why Democratic Party Failure Is By Design

Editorial from David Van Deusen, President of the Vermont AFL-CIO. See our interview with David on our podcast, here. Rail unions went into this bargaining season with not a single… [...]

In Contempt #23: Antifascists Given Long Sentences for Self-Defense; Mutulu Shakur Granted Parole

In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always is updates, calls to action,… [...]

How Transphobia Built a Coalition of Eco-Radicals, White Nationalists and Right-Wing Think Tanks

Last month, antifascists and members of the LGBTQ+ community, mobilized against a group of TERFs (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists), holding events across the US, under the banner of “Let Women Speak.”… [...]

Maryville Community Defends LGBTQ+ ‘Toys for Tots’ Event From Neo-Nazis in Tennessee

Report back from Maryville, Tennessee on community defense of LGBTQ+ toy drive from violent neo-Nazis. Atlanta Antifascists has also posted a photo gallery of the various white supremacists here. On… [...]

Hamilton, ON: Queer Community Defense Report Back

Report from so-called Hamilton on recent defense of a drag story-time event against the far-Right. Originally posted to Northshore Counter-Info. On November 24th, people in Hamilton showed up to support… [...]

CUPE Education Workers Strike: A General Strike Thwarted by Business Union Leadership

Report from Wobblies within the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) about the recent strike by education workers across so-called Ontario. In early November, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)… [...]

Final Straw: Matthew Lyons on Christian Nationalism

Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show the Final Straw speaks with antifascist theorist and writer Matthew Lyons about Christian nationalism. Listen and Download HERE This is a conversation with Matthew… [...]

This Is America #178: Mourning & Fighting for Colorado Springs; Inside the UAW Strike

Welcome, to This Is America, November 25th, 2022. On today’s episode, first we speak with two members of the Black Rose Anarchist Federation about the ongoing mass United Auto Workers… [...]

Seven Indigenous Political Prisoners from Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón Launch Hunger Strike

The following article by Gloria Muñoz Ramírez, published in Desinformémonos and translated by Scott Campbell, notes the launching of a hunger strike by seven Indigenous political prisoners from Eloxochitlán de… [...]

Strike Means Strike: Report Back from the UC Davis Barricades

Report back from UC Davis in so-called Davis, California about the setting up of barricades during the ongoing UAW strike. What became a week-long blockade of the Memorial Union bus… [...]

Report Back on Community Defense of Story Hour in Denton, TX

Report from Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club on recent defense of a community event in so-called Denton, Texas. Activists and allies held trans story-time in Denton to bring a… [...]

Reportback from the Solidarity Struggle with the Kahnistensera Against McGill’s New Vic Project

Report on the struggle in solidarity with Kanien’kehà:ka Kahnistensera at McGill University in so-called Montreal. Through this solidarity struggle, it has become clear that as a radical community, we need… [...]

No COLA? No Contract! The Stakes and a Strategy for Success in the Historic University of California Strike

Report on mass United Auto Workers (UAW) strike happening across the University of California system by militants in the Black Rose Anarchist Federation. On November 14th, over 48,000 teaching assistants,… [...]

Building Autonomous Mutual Aid Infrastructure in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with someone from Mutual Aid Disaster Relief about autonomous responses in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which rampaged through… [...]

Camp Resolution Pushes Back Against Proposed Mass Eviction in Sacramento

Around 50 residents of a self-organized encampment known as Camp Resolution, which has been occupied since late September of this year, are now celebrating after the Sacramento City Council was… [...]

Mutual Aid and Zine Festival in Bremerton, WA a Raging Success

Report from mutual aid and zine festival is so-called Bremerton, Washington. A benefit show and zine fair to support the Peoples Harm Reduction Alliance/Kitsap Food Not Bombs in so-called Bremerton,… [...]

Canadian Tire Fire #48 : Education Workers on Wildcat Strike, Housing and Homelessness Actions

photo: @cersc_csppb This week we cover the 2-day illegal education workers strike in Ontario that almost turned into a general strike. We also bring you a roundup of housing justice,… [...]

Update from Eric King and Call for Support

Update on anarchist prisoner Eric King with a call for support and a new statement from Eric. For more updates and info, go to Support Eric King. Eric has been… [...]

Anti-Trans Rally in Olympia Canceled in Face of Opposition

Report from Olympia, Washington on a successful mobilization against an anti-trans TERF group. Originally posted to Puget Sound Anarchists. A planned anti-transgender rally in Olympia today was canceled at the… [...]

1500 Protesters in El Salvador Capital Protest Adoption of Bitcoin & Militarization

Around 1,500 protesters took to the streets of El Salvador's capital, against president Nayib Bukele and his policies of militarization, constitutional violations, and adopting Bitcoin as a national currency. Police… [...]

Hundreds in El Salvador Protest Militarization & Adoption of Bitcoin as National Currency

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of El Salvador's capital, San Salvador during a 2nd round of demonstrations against the adoption of Bitcoin as a national currency by President… [...]

Dozens Protest in El Salvador Against Adoption of Bitcoin as Legal Tender

Dozens of protesters took to the streets of El Salvador's capital against the plan of president Nayib Bukele to adopt Bitcoin as a national currency, as well as other policies… [...]

Hundreds of Afghan Protesters in Kabul March Against USA & Taliban

Hundreds of protesters in Kabul took to the streets against the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, denouncing both the Taliban as well as its American and Pakistani backers. Security forces fired… [...]

Dozens of South Africans in Middelburg Protest Municipal Tariff Hike

South Africans in Middelburg took to the streets in protest against the increased tariffs by the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, clashing with riot police, which resulted in the torching of… [...]

Thai Protesters Demonstrate Against Monarchy of Thailand & Prime Minister Prayut

Hundreds of Thai protesters returned to the streets of Bangkok, demanding the end of the monarchy and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut, a general who assumed power in a… [...]

Taliban Kills 3 Afghan Protesters During Jalalabad Demonstration Against Islamic Emirate

Hundreds of protesters in Jalalabad took to the streets against the Taliban, marching with the Afghan national flag and replacing the Taliban flag in the city with the national tricolor.… [...]

Hundreds in Bangkok Protest Thai Monarchy & Prime Minister Prayut

Hundreds of demonstrators in Bangkok returned to the streets in opposition to the Thai monarchy as well as the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut, a general that took power after… [...]

Hundreds of Uruguayans in Montevideo Protest Budget Cuts to Education

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Montevideo gathered to demand increased funding for public education for better working conditions and salaries for professors. The demonstration came as the ruling liberal National… [...]

Artisanal Fishers in Chile Protest Nationwide for Same Subsidies Provided for Large Corporations

Dozens of artisanal fishers took to the streets across Chile against the environmentally harmful Dominga mine and the lack of benefits provided to them, demanding bonuses and subsidies for small… [...]

Progressives Fold on Railroad Deal – 115,000 British Postal Workers Strike – Literary Agents Back HarperCollins Strikers

Folks, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where I am wrapping up my last week here. I plan to tour a favela, an occupation by homeless... The post Progressives Fold on… [...]

Thanks for Helping Me Connect to My Past in Brazil & See Payday’s Future

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – As a labor reporter, I have written over 1,700 stories from 44 states. While the struggles are different and have... The post Thanks for Helping… [...]

Unions Representing Majority of Railroad Workers Reject Deal – Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Hosed in FTX Cryptocurrency Scam – Union of Southern Service Workers Launched

Greetings from Rio, where I am slowly getting back on my feet after dealing with a respiratory infection last week. $340 to Payroll Goal with... The post Unions Representing Majority… [...]

22,000 CA Nurses to Strike – Markets Tank on Lula’s Speech – Colombian TikTok Workers Fight Back

Folks, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where Payday is camping out till after the Thanksgiving holiday collecting material for more articles and a long-form project. ... The post 22,000 CA Nurses… [...]

Forced Prison Labor Banned in 4 States – Bolsonaro Brothers Flee to Italy?! – Dems Retake PA State House

Folks, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where the city is mourning legendary singer Gal Costa who died at age 77 on Wednesday. In Costa’s last... The post Forced Prison Labor… [...]

Donate $50 & Get a Free Lula 2022 T-Shirt

Over the weekend, we put out a fundraising appeal to readers that said we would give a Lula T-shirt to anyone who donated over $50... The post Donate $50 &… [...]

55,000 Ontario Educators Win Walkout & Law Repeal – NYT & Reuters Staff Move to Walkout – Payday Records It’s 2,400 Strike

Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where the TV news has been playing extended segments on the latest coming from America’s elections. One interesting point is... The post 55,000 Ontario Educators… [...]

Bolsonaro Blockades Lose Support – 55,000 Ontario Educators Strike – Gannett Journalists Strike at 14 Newspapers

Folks, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where it appears that fascists are quite literally being driven away from the roadblocks they set up to pressure... The post Bolsonaro Blockades Lose… [...]

Over 150 Bolsonaro Blockades Across the Country – Strikes Shut Oakland Port – 50,000 UC Workers to Strike

Folks, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where Payday plans to keep reporting over the next two weeks in Brazil before returning to Pittsburgh on November... The post Over 150 Bolsonaro… [...]

Bolsonaro Speaks, But Doesn’t Recognize Results – Bolsonaro Supporters Shut Down Sáo Paulo Airport – Poll: Summer Lee Up Only 4 Points

Folks, Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, where Brasil has waited for nearly two days to hear Jair Bolsonaro’s reaction to election results. Bolsonaro Speaks, But... The post Bolsonaro Speaks, But… [...]

Letters to the Canary: a privatisation, debate on #indyref2, and what’s left of Labour?

The Canary is excited to share the second edition of our members’ letters page. This is where we publish people’s responses to the news, … Read more By Steve Topple [...]

Doctors group says Elon Musk’s monkey brain implants are no laughing matter

Elon Musk gave a ‘show and tell’ on his controversial Neuralink venture – a brain chip technology – on 30 November. Neuralink tests its technology … Read more By Tracy Keeling [...]

UK-Japan jet fighter deal close as militarisation of Asia continues

The UK and Italy are closing in on a jet fighter deal with Japan. Reuters reported on 2 December that the deal could be … Read more By Joe Glenton [...]

Kanye’s problem isn’t mental health, it’s fascism

Singer and producer Kanye West’s descent from musical genius to fascist fanboy has hit new lows after a bizarre interview with far-right huckster and … Read more By Joe Glenton [...]

It’s crunch time as countries take on extinction crisis at UN meeting

Delegates from nearly 200 countries will meet in Montreal 7-19 December for a critical biodiversity conference. Their job is to hammer out a new … Read more By Tracy Keeling [...]

DWP is planning to force yet more sick and disabled people into work

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning on forcing more chronically ill and disabled people back to work. That’s according to its … Read more By Steve Topple [...]

Government ejects Elbit Systems from a £160m contract

The minister of defence procurement Alex Chalk has confirmed that the government has ejected Elbit Systems from a £160m contract. The news follows significant … Read more By John Shafthauer [...]

After tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak, MP calls for urgent action on damp housing

Following the tragic and avoidable death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, Labour MP for Jarrow Kate Osborne has called on the government and local councils … Read more By John Shafthauer [...]

Landlords are out of control so tenants are fighting back

While the Scottish government continues to freeze people’s rents, the same cannot be said for the Tories in England. So, several groups are taking … Read more By Steve Topple [...]

Being 83 and posh is no excuse for being weird and racist

Once again we are being asked to believe that being elderly and posh is an excuse for being racist. In this case it’s the … Read more By Joe Glenton [...]

People everywhere are resisting Turkey’s attacks on Kurdistan

Content warning: graphic descriptions of state violence This week, supporters of the Kurdistan Freedom movement have called for action against Turkey’s ongoing assault. Turkey … Read more By Tom Anderson [...]

Iranians celebrate World Cup loss to US as form of protest

Iran was knocked out of the World Cup by the United States in Qatar on Tuesday night, drawing a mixed response from pro- and … Read more By The Canary [...]

Call for ban on eel fishing challenges UK and EU to step up on extinction crisis

An intergovernmental scientific organisation has advised that fisheries catch no European eel in 2023. The snake-like fish is critically endangered, with estimates suggesting the … Read more By Tracy Keeling [...]

Brexit added £6bn to UK food bills, study finds

Brexit has caused a food price hike of nearly £6bn in the last two years, according to new research. The study by the London … Read more By Joe Glenton [...]

China protests explode ‘harmonious society myth’: Tiananmen leader

Demonstrations in China sparked by tough anti-coronavirus (Covid-19) policies explode the ‘myth’ of a ‘harmonious society’ and reveal deep discontent with Beijing’s rulers, a … Read more By The Canary [...]

Climate crisis coverage is suspiciously only centred around the corporate COP calendar

By Ralph Underhill [...]

A language group is channeling World Cup passion into a drive for universal Welsh

A Welsh language campaign group has used the World Cup as an opportunity to “put every school on path to teaching in Welsh”. It … Read more By The Canary [...]

Royal household member quits after racist comments to Black British guest

Buckingham Palace apologised on Wednesday 30 November after a member of the royal household repeatedly asked a Black British charity campaigner where she “really” … Read more By Maryam Jameela [...]

Protests in Iran intensify, with three teenagers among those facing the death penalty

Three Iranian teenagers are among 15 people who could face the death penalty over the killing of a pro-government paramilitary force member, the judiciary … Read more By The Canary [...]

Oh, if only we could all be as good at journalism as the Daily Fail

By Ralph Underhill [...]

Greek Students Riot on November 17, Commemorate Those Killed by the Junta

Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Greece’s two largest cities on Nov. 17 to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the uprising in which two dozen students were killed by… [...]

Queer Colorado Community Responds to Club Q Shooting

Colorado Springs, CO – In the days since the Nov. 19 shooting at Club Q that left five dead and 25 more injured, the local queer community and their allies… [...]

Asking for Leonard Peltier’s Clemency, Senators’ Co-Sign Letter to President Biden

Washington, D.C. – On Nov. 29, 2022, seven senators’ including Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) co-signed a letter to President Biden requesting the president grant clemency to political… [...]

Nicholas Kraus Gets 20 Years for Ramming Protest, Killing Deona Marie

Minneapolis, MN – Nicholas Kraus was given a 20 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second degree murder for killing Deona Marie Erickson, who also went by Knajdek, and… [...]

‘Redistribute Now!’ Protest Against Inflation Effects in Germany

Inflation, skyrocketing energy prices for consumers, energy companies posting record profits due to the crisis, rising rents: thousands of demonstrators who had protested in Berlin on an unusual warm Saturday… [...]

The Different Facets of Gentrification in Greece and Beyond

The closing of Exarcheia Square by the Greek authorities in August 2022 to build a metro station marked a significant blow to the historic district. As those who reside in… [...]

Sioux Falls Native Community Rallies for Justice in Police Killing of Lakota Youth Jacob James

Sioux Falls, SD – Native American communities and grieving family members have been organizing ongoing protests to demand justice for Jacob James, who was shot and killed by police last… [...]

#StopToxicTwitter Coalition Calls for Corporations to Stop Ad Buys on Twitter, as Elon Musk’s Layoffs Cut Content Moderation and Brand Safeguards

Experts and Advocates Warn of Serious Harms as Musk’s Layoffs Devastate Twitter’s Ability to Prevent Hate and Harassment Ahead of the Election [...]

#StopTheDeal Coalition Statement on Elon Musk’s Twitter Acquisition Deal

A diverse coalition of nonprofit advocacy groups continues to sound the alarm on the dangers of an Elon Musk-owned Twitter as the deal comes to a close [...]

Coalition Launches Campaign Against Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover

Groups Warn Elon’s Ownership of Twitter Would Be Detrimental to Society; Launch StopTheDeal.com as Hub for Multi-Pronged Effort [...]

Statement from Chelsea Manning on Her Testing Positive for Coronavirus, Importance of Vaccines

Vaccines work, masks work, testing works, healthcare is a right, and we all need to support each other [...]

40+ Human Rights Lawyers, Organizations, Authors, and First Nation Representatives Call on PM Justin Trudeau and RCMP to Protect Secwepemc Activists from Pipeline Workers

Citing escalated harassment against the Tiny House Warriors, group calls on PM Justin Trudeau to abide by UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and immediately halt Trans Mountain… [...]

Sentenced to 45 Months in Federal Prison, Former Air Force Intelligence Analyst Daniel Hale Explains Why He Leaked US Drone Secrets

In a deeply personal letter to Judge Liam O’Grady Daniel Hale explains he violated the Espionage Act to stop the cycle of violence perpetuated by the US’ extrajudicial killing programs [...]

Tiny House Warriors and Braided Warriors Accomplices Lock Down on Trans Mountain Site

Land defenders lock down to Trans Mountain Blue River pumping station to send clear message of support to Indigenous land defenders and affirm ‘no consent, no pipelines’ [...]

Water Protector Steve Martinez Taken Back Into Custody For Refusal to Cooperate with Grand Jury

Bismarck, ND – Water Protector Steve Martinez was taken back into federal custody in Bismarck, North Dakota yesterday following an appearance before the federal Grand Jury. Martinez is also being… [...]

Indigenous Youth Violently Arrested Outside AIG Insurance Return to Film International Human Rights Testimonials

After being violently arrested outside AIG the Braided Warriors will return to film UN Human Rights Testimonials demanding AIG #StopInsuringGenocide [...]

Water Protector Steve Martinez Ordered Released

District Court Judge Traynor, Government Agree with Counsel for Steve Martinez That Finding of Contempt and Sanctions Were Imposed Without Authority and Must Be Terminated [...]

Leonard Peltier Supporters Walk Over 1,000 Miles To Demand Freedom For Native American Activist

Supporters of Native American activist Leonard Peltier rallied in Washington, D.C. to demand President Biden grant clemency to the long-held prisoner. The post Leonard Peltier Supporters Walk Over 1,000 Miles… [...]

Attorney: Plenty To Uncover On CIA-Backed Spying That Violated Privacy Of Assange Visitors

In August, a lawsuit against the CIA, former CIA director Mike Pompeo, UC Global, and UC Global director David Morales was filed that alleged Americans who visited WikiLeaks founder Julian… [...]

Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Waltzing Will Trilogy’ By Lavender Country

Originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music On October 31, 2022, trailblazing singer-songwriter and activist Patrick Haggerty died at the age of 78. A few weeks earlier he suffered… [...]

NSA Whistleblower Unearthed ‘Project’ That Targeted US Communications

This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter Newsletter. Become an annual paid subscriber to help us continue our coverage of whistleblowers. A National Security Agency whistleblower unearthed a hot-shot analyst’s unauthorized… [...]

Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Man With No Name’ By Fantastic Negrito

"Man with No Name," which appears on the album, is a painful reminder that often the identity and experiences of the oppressed are erased. The post Protest Song Of The… [...]

The Parts Of Chelsea Manning’s Book Censored By The US Government

The United States government censored parts of Chelsea Manning’s new book, where she attempted to describe the information she provided to WikiLeaks in 2010. The post The Parts Of Chelsea… [...]

Chelsea Manning’s Book Further Complicates US Government’s Case Against Julian Assange

In the United States government’s case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, prosecutors claim that he communicated with US Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning through an encrypted chat client known as Jabber.… [...]

In California, Prisoners Organize Program To Confront Patriarchy And Toxic Masculinity

Success Stories helps incarcerated men discover how to live more fully by rejecting patriarchal values and toxic masculinity. The post In California, Prisoners Organize Program To Confront Patriarchy And Toxic… [...]

In Washington State, Incarcerated Organizers Build Community With Youth To Fight For Releases

At Washington's Stafford Creek Corrections Center, a group of incarcerated organizers have built community with local youths to fight for sentencing reforms, grappling with what it means to organize through… [...]

Biogen Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Massive Kickback Scheme Ends In Huge Settlement

In one of the largest settlements ever secured by a whistleblower under the False Claims Act, the multinational pharmaceutical corporation Biogen agreed to pay $900 million in order to end… [...]

Few See U.S. Health Care as ’Best in the World’

Most Americans rate the nation's health care as no better than average when compared with health care in other industrialized countries. Conservative Republicans are most likely to give the U.S.… [...]

Health Reform Interests but Confuses Public

Nearly all Americans say health care reform is important, and most even consider the debate interesting rather than boring. But many are also confused by it, and want more news… [...]

Political Fight is Good Media Medicine

As health care reform evolved from a discussion of policy minutiae to a political fight media coverage soared, especially in debate-driven radio and cable news. Still, it couldn't compete with… [...]

America Unwired

Accessing the internet is now a multiplatform affair with 56% of all Americans having accessed the internet by wireless means. The post America Unwired appeared first on Pew Research Center. [...]

Two Years Into the Pandemic, Americans Inch Closer to a New Normal

Americans in 2022 find themselves in an environment that is at once greatly improved and frustratingly familiar. The post Two Years Into the Pandemic, Americans Inch Closer to a New… [...]

Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media?

The declining public trust in the news media and polarization of news audiences have profound effects on civic life. The post Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media?… [...]

Trust in America: Do Americans trust the police?

While views of and experiences with police vary substantially across demographic groups, there is support for a number of police reforms. The post Trust in America: Do Americans trust the… [...]

Trust in America: How do Americans view economic inequality?

Amid rising inequality, many Americans feel that the U.S. economic system is unfair and generally favors powerful special interests. The post Trust in America: How do Americans view economic inequality?… [...]

Trust in America: In the age of COVID-19, do Americans trust science?

Public confidence in scientists has increased during the pandemic, though not among all Americans. We discuss the impact of trust on views of COVID-19 vaccines. The post Trust in America:… [...]

Trust in America: Do Americans trust their elections?

The complexity of the overall system, varying rules on how and when you can vote, and whether the candidate you support wins or loses all impact trust in the election… [...]

It’s Time to Make Accessibility Our Collective Responsibility

More than 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the burden of enforcement often still falls on disabled people and their families. [...]

Democracy Lives to Fight Another Day

Take a breather as we roll into the end of 2022, because the year ahead is going to keep all of us on our toes to defend democracy. Again. [...]

Community Land Trusts Build Climate-Resilient Affordable Housing

“Storms are nature’s way of causing gentrification,” so one couple bought property damaged by Hurricane Irma and placed it in a public trust. [...]

Poor Public Policy—Not Individual Moral Failure—Is What Threatens Public Health

People misuse morality to demonize one another’s choices and actions, letting policymakers and corporations off the hook. [...]

Murmurations: Accountable Endings

The end of a world built on toxic ideas of supremacy can make way for a better, more collective and connected existence, writes adrienne maree brown. [...]

Carving a Better Tomorrow Out of a Worsening Today

Frida Berrigan reflects on living in a world of tipping points. [...]

Black and Unapologetic in Nature

“My journeys in nature have been profound experiences of Black people coming together to cultivate healing, community, and joy.” [...]

Dreaming of Indigenous Futures

For National Native American Heritage Month, we asked three artists to illustrate their Indigenous dreams. [...]

Hopeful Signs of Climate Culture Shift at COP27

Favianna Rodriguez says the cultural successes at COP27 overshadow the political failures. [...]

Where Racial Disparities Are Shrinking Fast … In Prisons

A big decrease in the incarceration rate of Black adults may lead to parity in the near future. [...]

The Deadly Consequences of Hate

LGBTQ people have always been the ones to keep each other safe. But we shouldn’t have to. [...]

Indigenous and Black Communities Find Common Cause for Land Justice

Historically, Indigenous and Black folks have been turned against each other by colonizers and enslavers. Now, communities are learning from one another and finding solidarity in efforts to reclaim stolen… [...]

Louisiana Communities Show the Many Contours of Climate Migration

Organizers are tackling climate displacement from all angles—advocating for climate-displaced people, providing them with resources, and making their communities more climate-resilient. [...]

The “Bodies” Issue

In her first issue as YES! Magazine's Executive Editor, Evette Dionne invites us to consider what we must shift within ourselves to make space for true equity. [...]

The Haenyeo and the Sea: Diving As Community-Led Resistance

This matriarchal Korean society overcomes crises united as a single body. [...]

Transforming Ourselves to Transform the World

Five activists share how shifting their relationships with their own bodies helped them build community. [...]

The Black Mothering Body, Fortified

In creating new life, Black mothers must overcome medical malpractice and social unsafety together. [...]

La Lucha Sigue: Lessons From Latin America’s Abortion Victories

Abortion advocates reeling from the end of Roe v. Wade can look to Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina for perspective, strategy, and hope. [...]

La Lucha Sigue: Lecciones de Las Victorias de Las Mujeres Latinoamericanas Por el Derecho al Aborto

Defensoras del aborto, desanimadas por la anulación de la sentencia en el caso “Roe vs. Wade”, que establecía el derecho constitucional al aborto, pueden dirigir sus miradas hacia México, Colombia… [...]

Ramping Up Fashion’s Accessible Future

The fashion industry is designing adaptable clothing for disabled people, but is that enough to undo the industry’s ableism? [...]

A new era under Lula?

Candomblé members dance and sing at a religious festival in Saubara, Brazil, 12 June 2020. THALES ANTÔNIO/ALAMY The election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva last month has been celebrated… [...]

Is the UK sliding further towards authoritarianism?

A Metropolitan Police officer approaches Just Stop Oil activists as they demonstrate on Highbury Corner in north London on November 30, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) Politicians… [...]

Crisis capitalism: Octopus energy

Image description: A remote-controlled light switch is operated on by a nearby smartphone. Credit: Green energy futures/Flickr Octopus Energy Ltd is the fourth biggest energy supplier in the UK currently… [...]

Kanaval: keeping Haiti’s history alive

In contrast to the stately, often masculine, histories of postcolonial nations, Kanaval is refreshingly capacious. Instead of opting for the boilerplate format of select officials recollecting the past accompanied by… [...]

For whose protection?

Around 700 families were evicted from the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India in November 2017, following an order of the Guwahati High Court. ZUMA PRESS /ALAMY One million species… [...]

The caste factor

A Dalit Women's 'Self Respect Yatra' (procession) begins in Kurukshetra, in the state of Haryana at the feet of the statue of Dalit Rights icon Dr. Ambedkar. Credit: Thenmozhi Soundararajan This year, Google decided… [...]

Who qualifies for an ‘exhibition of working class art’?

Credit: Emma Peer Q: I was recently approached by the curator of a group exhibition of contemporary working class art, to ask if I would be willing to submit a… [...]

One eye on nature

Keeping it green: One of the activists taking part in a human chain at the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) in Nagoya, Japan… [...]

Free Alaa!

Credit: Lilian Wagdy/WikiCommons Back in 2011, the world watched in awe as Egyptians took to the streets to demand the end of Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule. Cairo’s Tahrir Square became… [...]

Just transition – now or never

Credit: Othman Selmi ‘It’s now or never, if we want to limit global warming to 1.5ºC.’ That’s the warning from Jim Skea, a professor at Imperial College London and co-chair… [...]