Category: Community
DJ-U: Creating a Network of Non-Binary People of Color
Minneapolis, MN — Inside Wax World, Rosa Garcia’s South Minneapolis record store, the DJ known as Madre Rosa reflects on DJ-U, a program built from turntables, community, and care. After losing its funding, the free program that trained more than 100 non-binary artists of color…
The Fight Against Google’s Minnesota Data Centers
Minnesota residents are organizing against proposed hyperscale data centers, especially Google-linked projects in Pine Island and Hermantown, citing secrecy through NDAs, inadequate environmental review, and issues with water use, electricity, noise pollution and more.
Philadelphia Ward 22 Democratic Organizing Meeting Controversy, Fraud Accusation & Scuffle Outside
In the tense political organizing meeting, councilmember Cindy Bass quickly held a voice vote, declared herself once again the chair, and closed the meeting within a few minutes.
Uranium Mining Permit Hearing in Black Hills Halted
A uranium mining permit hearing near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota was abruptly halted after opponents filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state violated their due process.
Philly Activists’ Hunger Strike Pushes Community Demands for Budget Surplus
Philly activists engage in hunger strike under the banner of Make Philly Affordable, demanding the Philadelphia mayor use a record budget surplus to fund food access, affordable housing, education, recreation centers, libraries, public transportation, and renewable energy.
Philadelphia Socialists and Progressives Organize Ward Races in Major Challenge to ‘Old-Fashioned Big-City’ Political Machine
"Wards that Work" is a campaign around Philadelphia to challenge the city's establishment in this year's May primary election. A political surprise might be coming.
Our Common Language Is Resistance: Life Inside Prosfygika
We take you inside Prosfygika, a historic community of squatted houses in Athens that's under renewed threat of eviction.
Vigil at Controversial Parking Ramp Site after Fatal Accident Kills Three Workers
The mood was somber among a group of parking ramp opponents and local media on a corner of Grays Ferry Avenue. A parking ramp under construction suddenly crumbled the day before, killing three union steel workers.
Eid Celebrations in Gaza Bring Relief and Joy, but Lingering Pain of War Remains
Palestinians inside the besieged Gaza Strip welcomed this year Eid al-Fitr celebration as a relief, while continuing to grapple with the hardships created by the Israeli genocide.
Indigenous Activists Occupy Land Near Fort Snelling, Plan to Stay Until ‘Land Back’
Indigenous activists erected multiple tipis at Coldwater Spring outside Fort Snelling, establishing an occupation. Organizers demand land back in the form of "returning Fort Snelling" to the Dakota people, and invite state officials like Gov. Tim Walz, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to have a conversation.
ICE in Minnesota – Days 63-64: Gov’t Lawyers Quit En Masse, Pretti Killing Ruled Homicide, Minneapolis Peace Prize Nominee
Minneapolis – On the heels of a supposed “drawdown” in federal immigration enforcement throughout the Twin Cities metro area, protesters are continuing to show up and confront the federal occupation of Minnesota.
Tactics have evolved, with communities setting up anti-ICE check points to hinder ICE…
Activist Shot While Open Carrying at ‘No Kings’ Protest Will Not Face Charges, but Security Volunteer Will
Prosecutors announced that they would not pursue charges against Arturo Gamboa, an activist in Utah who was arrested in June after a volunteer “peacekeeper” opened fire at a large "No Kings" protest injuring Gamboa and killing Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo.
Jamar Clark’s Family Unveils New Bench on 10 Year Anniversary
Jamar Clark's family unveiled a marble stone bench at the place he was killed by police on the ten year anniversary.
