Activism

Columbia Library

Columbia’s Graduate Student Union Is a Nationwide First Columbia’s Graduate Student Union Is a Nationwide First

Columbia’s graduate students have just become the first in over a decade to win a union at a private university through an NLRB election process.

Dec 12, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Norfolk Flooding

This Is How We Can Tackle Climate Change, Even With a Denier in Chief This Is How We Can Tackle Climate Change, Even With a Denier in Chief

Cities and states can step up their efforts to tackle global warming—with or without federal leadership.

Dec 12, 2016 / Cities Rising / Laurie Mazur

Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump

Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump Obama’s Record on Climate Change Provides Lessons for Taking on President Trump

The past eight years have proven that pressure from ordinary people can counterbalance elite interests.

Dec 12, 2016 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

Leonard Peltier

It’s Time for President Obama to Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier It’s Time for President Obama to Grant Clemency to Leonard Peltier

Ten months after filing a petition with the president, renowned lawyers wait—and hope—for Obama to act.

Dec 9, 2016 / Martin Garbus

Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline

Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline Inspired by Standing Rock, West Texans Take Action to Fight Another Pipeline

Opponents of the Trans-Pecos Pipeline are finding hope in their last resort.

Dec 9, 2016 / Sasha von Oldershausen

Fight for 15

5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump 5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump

We must know what we want, not just what we’re against.

Dec 9, 2016 / Stephen Lerner and Maurice Weeks

Scott Pruitt

Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA Trump’s Pick to Lead the EPA Built His Career on Attacking the EPA

The nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to direct environmental policy means fossil-fuel interests will have their man in Washington.

Dec 8, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win

Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win Naomi Klein, Rebecca Solnit, and Zack Exley: How Organizing Can Still Win

Naomi Klein at Standing Rock, Rebecca Solnit on the power of protest, and Zack Exley on a Brand New Congress.

Dec 8, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Donald Trump Speaking

Take a Pledge to Defend the First Amendment From the Trump Administration Take a Pledge to Defend the First Amendment From the Trump Administration

The president-elect has been alarmingly hostile to the press and free-speech rights. 

Dec 7, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Pat McCrory

North Carolina: A Case Study for Resistance in the Trump Era North Carolina: A Case Study for Resistance in the Trump Era

In forcing Pat McCrory out of office, we proved that we do not have to concede the battle in the South.

Dec 7, 2016 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

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