A collage of protest photos from 2018 and from the 1960s.

Explain This Linda Monk Apr 10, 2018

There’s Nothing More American Than a Protest

Linda Monk Apr 10, 2018

The constitutional scholar and author of 'The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide' reflects on the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer and the way social movements of today reflect the history—and necessity—of civic activism.

A photo from the January 2017 Women's March

#TheResistance Sarah Lerner Jul 21, 2017

It’s Been Six Months Since the Historic Women’s March

Sarah Lerner Jul 21, 2017

Organizers and participants reflect on the most important protest since the election with #6MonthsSinceWomensMarch.

#TheResistance Sarah Seltzer Apr 19, 2017

Is There Anything Worse Than Being a New Mom During the Trump Era?

Sarah Seltzer Apr 19, 2017

Yes, there actually is. Which is why we have to rally ourselves to pick up the phones and take to the streets.

#TheResistance Julie Schwietert Collazo Feb 8, 2017

Are “Think Pieces” Hurting the Resistance Movement?

Julie Schwietert Collazo Feb 8, 2017

Sometimes the only thing more discouraging than our newsfeeds is the countless opinion essays enumerating the ways in which we are doomed.

activism Rafia Zakaria Feb 6, 2017

Trump’s Visa Ban Is Sneakier Than We May Realize

Rafia Zakaria Feb 6, 2017

Administration officials say that the unconstitutional ban only applies for 90 days. Which is just enough time to ensure a full shutdown for these seven Muslim nations.

#Resist Ruth Fowler Jan 26, 2017

My Time at Standing Rock Taught Me What We Need to Do to Resist

Ruth Fowler Jan 26, 2017

The Women's March was the first big step in the resistance. But, as this writer learned from protesting with Army vets at the DAPL, to fight the power we need to sacrifice more than a Saturday.

activism Stacey Patton Jan 25, 2017

Was the Women’s March a Movement or a Meme-Fest?

Stacey Patton Jan 25, 2017

So many pink hats, pithy signs, and good intentions. But our columnist isn't so sure that it can be parlayed into an effective resistance movement when facing a demagogue like Trump.