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Trump Has Promised to Target ‘the Radical Left.’ What Could That Look Like?
Activists are preparing for the worst with Trump’s second term.
By Kandist Mallett
If You Plan to Protest at the DNC, Read This First
Chicago police have a troubling history of targeting protesters.
By Kandist Mallett
Students, Working People and Climate Activists Just Got Thrown Under the Bus
The debt ceiling deal came at the expense of those who aren’t wealthy.
By Kandist Mallett
Why This Iconic Book About Black Radicalism Still Speaks to Us
Robin D.G. Kelley’s ‘Freedom Dreams’ is finding itself in the hands of a new generation.
By Kandist Mallett
We Can’t Trust Twitter As an Organizing Space Anymore
Under Elon Musk’s leadership, organizing on Twitter is now much riskier.
By Kandist Mallett
The Real Winner of the Midterms Will Be the Police
Fearmongering about rising crime has dominated the election cycle.
By Kandist Mallett
The World Is In Chaos — That’s Also What Gives Me Hope
We’re experiencing a backlash from those trying to cling to power. But the hope lies in us.
By Kandist Mallett
We Should Never Have Depended on the Supreme Court
This is a body that has upheld slavery, Jim Crow, and Japanese internment camps.
By Kandist Mallett
Coverage of the New Crime Wave Is All Too Familiar
We’ve seen this toxic cycle before.
By Kandist Mallett
Cities Are Trying to Police Unhoused People Out of Existence
In Texas, it’s now a crime to store personal belongings on public property.
By Kandist Mallett
Fossil Fuel Companies Should Have to Pay Reparations
The communities most harmed by climate change deserve it.
By Kandist Mallett
The California Recall Election Is a Big Mess
Governor Newsom made himself an easy target. Republicans seized the opportunity.
By Kandist Mallett
5 Ways Officials Have Cracked Down on Protests Since the Floyd Uprisings
From preemptive curfews to new surveillance measures.
By Kandist Mallett
Of Course People Aren’t Rushing Back to Low-Paid Service Jobs
Why would anyone expect workers to opt into being exploited for low wages?
By Kandist Mallett
Abolishing the Police Is a Years-Long Fight
Author and abolitionist Mariame Kaba spoke to Teen Vogue about her life's work.
By Kandist Mallett
The Texas Blackouts Were Just the Beginning
America is now a decaying country — literally.
By Kandist Mallett
Dems Are Failing by Not Giving People the Money They Promised
This is politics 101.
By Kandist Mallett
The Pro-Trump Revolt Is Not a Reason to Call for More Policing
Calls for more cops at protests or more stringent laws won’t just impact the right.
By Kandist Mallett
Obama’s Presidency Pushed Me Left — Let Biden’s Do the Same
The problems are deeper than one party or president.
By Kandist Mallett