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Why Are There Nuclear Missiles on My Tribal Land?

Many of America’s nuclear weapons are stored on Native reservations.

Young Puerto Ricans Are Sick of Being Treated As Second-Class Citizens

Puerto Rico remains a territory of the U.S.

Ireland Has a Deep History of Solidarity With Palestine

What Nicola Coughlan meant when she said, “I’m Irish, so it’s a bit of a different perspective.”

Maui's Post-Wildfire Challenges Stem From Years of Colonialism and Tourism

“We don’t want to be seeing people on vacation when we’re trying to pull our lives back together.”

What to Know About the History of Imperialism

Most world powers rose to where they are by violently thieving from other nations.

Anti-Black and Anti-Arab Racism Are At the Heart of France’s Mass Protests

Thousands of young protesters have been arrested and detained.

Teen Vogue’s 10 Best Op-eds of 2022

It has been a ~year.~

6 Young People From Former Colonies Weigh in on the Monarchy

"The British Empire has done nothing but bring my people pain and suffering.”

The Real Disrespect Is the Monarchy Itself

"The legacy of British colonialism is everywhere."

This 19-Year-Old Is Helping to Keep the Dakota Language Alive

“Our language is the most important aspect of our culture.”

We Need to Decolonize Conservation

Indigenous people are “seen as research subjects rather than researchers.”

Gen Z Can Revive the Anti-War Movement

Militarism ties into so many other systems of oppression.

The Descendants of Runaway Slaves Are Fighting for Political Power

Across the Caribbean, women are leading this movement.

Puerto Rico Must Determine Its Own Political Future

Colonization is not just part of our past; it’s our everyday reality.

17 Powerful Quotes About the Colonial Experience

“What colonialism does is cause an identity crisis about one’s own culture.”

6 Native TikTok Creators to Follow Right Now

Meet these singers, skateboarders, and activists.

This Term Explains Persistent Stereotypes of Asian Cultures

From bindis at Coachella to Bridgerton’s romanticized imperialism.

What to Know About The Land Back Movement

“LANDBACK is a war cry for the liberation of Indigenous people and our land.”

Deb Haaland Wants America to Own Up to Its Dark History

The interior secretary is addressing centuries of harm against Native Americans. 

How Italian Immigrants Used Columbus to Become White Americans

Columbus Day is part of rewriting history.