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How Dancing Becomes a Form of Protest
Students at Oakland University channeled their frustration with the college's administration into a communal dance party.…
How COVID-19 Restrictions Affected Mass Global Protests
From anti-lockdown protests to #EndSARS, the unique circumstances that the pandemic provided has been the cherry on top for many movements.…
The Resilience of India’s Farmers: The Protests Explained
Despite months of setbacks, Indian farmers have stood strong in the face of oppression. Now, their mistreatment is gaining international attention.…
How Women Are Fighting for Justice During COVID-19
From marches to social media posts, feminists aren't letting the pandemic stop them from bringing awareness to issues like abortion rights, gender-neutrality and voting.…
What Was With All the Fireworks This Summer?
Over the last few months, there has been a surge of illegal firework displays across the nation. But what prompted them in the first place?…
Pro Sports Teams Are Using Strikes To Protest Racial Injustice and Police Brutality
Athletes continue to promote social change, seen especially with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.…
Move Over Christopher: Guy Fieri Should Be Columbus, Ohio’s New Namesake
An online petition has gained thousands of signatures in support of recognizing the Food Network sensation, instead of the Italian colonizer that sailed the ocean blue in 1492.…
Vanity Fair Features First Cover Shot by a Black Photographer
Now more than ever, people are calling on brands to step up. The culture magazine took another step in the right direction by having Dario Calmese shoot their cover.…
There’s More to the CHOP Than What the Media Will Have You Believe
The Capital Hill Occupied Protest has been a recent source of controversy, but one college student’s experiences paint a picture of peace and community.…
Here Are Some of the 5 Most Impactful Protest Songs of 2020
Using beautiful melodies, catchy beats and lyrics that stick with you, this music reflects the struggles of these tumultuous times.…
Amidst Quarantine, Social Media Has Shined a Light on Global Protests
As people scroll through Instagram and Twitter during lockdown, they are forced to confront images from injustices around the world.…
The Return of 2000s Aesthetics Is Unsurprising in an Age of Uncertainty
The era of Britney Spears and Juicy Couture is back, and it's a perfect complement to the social turmoil being experienced by Generation Z.…
CHOP, Seattle’s Newest Community for Protestors, Elicits Mixed Reactions
The Capitol Hill Occupied Protest came about after demonstrators successfully evicted the police from the neighborhood. Now, the city is pushing to dismantle it.…
Black Lives Matter Is Showing That Pro Sports Needs Structural Change
The BLM movement is confronting racism in American athletic leagues, but little is being done to change the roots of these organizations.…
What Defunding the Police Would Mean for Our Society
With studies showing education and mental health intervention yield lower crime rates, is funneling funds into law enforcement really a good idea?…
How To Support Black Lives Matter Protests Without Marching or Donating
It may seem like the only meaningful action right now is to hit the street, but there are plenty of other options to support the movement, even if you don't have any money.…
What Is Copaganda and Can I Keep Watching ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’?
Can shows about the police foster discussion, or do even well-intentioned cop shows ultimately provide ideological cover for police violence?…
In an Individualistic Society, Face Masks Show the Need for Community
Whether it's to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or showing solidarity at a demonstration, donning the protective gear points toward an impulse to think of the greater good.…
Not Everyone Is an Activist, and That’s Okay
Once a tool against injustice, the term has become a method of gatekeeping that often dissuades political involvement. It's time to retire the distinction between ‘activists’ and ‘non-activists.’…
Pay Attention: Rice University Launches Campaign for Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
It comes after an opinion piece in The Rice Thresher, in which a woman describes her poor treatment by the university after reporting her assault.…
The Hong Kong Protests: An American Teen’s Perspective
The Hong Kong protests sure sound crazy, but they were much crazier in person.…
On International Whores Day, Sex Workers Protest a Dangerous New Bill
SESTA/FOSTA, the new bill passed by the Senate, is endangering the sex work community through its harmful generalizations.…
3 Basic Ways to Promote Women’s Rights
If feminism ever seems too complicated, just focus on these three goals.…
UC Senator-at-Large Nicole Price Calls for a Sanctuary Campus
Price works with student activists, faculty and police to find protest solutions and transform her school into a sanctuary campus.…
Any Opinion Is a Good Opinion
Does neutrality in the face of injustice mean you have chosen the side of the oppressor?…