Political Activism on Social Media Has Grown Some Teeth
Social media is being galvanized to change public opinion, mobilize activists, and shape public policy.
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‘I Never Expected to Have to Defend Science’: Scenes From the March for Science in Washington, D.C.
It was perhaps the greatest show of political activism among American scientists in a generation. By Francie Diep…
The J20 Raid and the Trump Protest That Never Ended
State tactics work by isolating activists; the Dead City Legal Posse is holding them together. By Malcolm Harris…
Pepsi’s Performative Protest and the Commodification of Resistance
There’s this scene in Get Out where Bradley Whitford’s character says, “I would have voted for Obama a…
Political Protests Can Indeed Work
Did the many protests against killing the Affordable Care Act — including loud demonstrations at public forums — convince moderate members of…
Viewfinder: Protesting Police Brutality in Paris
People take part in a demonstration called by the families of the victims of alleged police brutality in…
The Reluctant Activist’s Guide to Protest
These days, if you're feeling like turning your anger into action, you're hardly alone. Here's what history has to teach you.
This Is What Democracy Looks Like: Three Academics Survey the Women’s March
One-third of the participants reported that the Women’s March on Washington was their first time participating in a…