Who’s Fighting for Fair Labor Laws?
Without regulation, employers of hourly and part-time workers can create impossible environments for their employees. These organizations are fighting to make dignity and stability a right for all.
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When the Pussyhat Comes Off
The Women’s March started a movement of resistance, while simultaneously pointing to white feminism’s inherent flaws. One year later, organizers and followers are planning a fresh attack.
Getting Good People Elected
This year is all about turning rage into action. Throughout the month of January, we're highlighting the most effective organizations doing that work.
Twitter, I Just Can’t Quit You
While it may be a haven for trolls, the social-media platform also provides many people of color a big, supportive community—and a means to find work.
The Resistance to Trump Is More Fierce and Unstoppable Than Ever
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the election, and activists responding to the administration’s fascistic agenda are proving to be not just resilient but effective. Here’s why.
How to Expose a Fake Abortion Clinic
Google “I’m pregnant and need help” and you’ll find crisis pregnancy clinics pressuring women to stay to term. Lady Parts Justice is teaching women to identify them and warn others.
What We’re Talking About When We Talk About Rape Culture
Many people don't understand what rape is unless it involves screaming NO and seeing external evidence of abuse—and still we doubt the word of the survivor. So let's define our terms.
The Anti-Abortion Movement Is Killing It on Twitter
Abortion opponents use the social media platform like a weapon, and with absolute precision—and they're winning as a result. What are pro-choicers doing wrong?
Disability Activists Have Been Fighting For All of Us All Along
The fight to save health care has put disabled protestors in the limelight. But this wasn't their first time putting their lives on the line to battle discrimination.