Indian farmers celebrate victory over Modi and a year of massive protest
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Indian farmers celebrate victory over Modi and a year of massive protest - Waging Nonviolence
Following the repeal of three controversial farm laws, Indian farmers vow to continue protesting outside Delhi until all their demands are met.
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Why activists need art to create social change
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Why activists need art to create social change
The authors of a new book on artistic activism discuss the importance of fighting on the terrain of popular culture to reach a mass audience.
Most resistance in the world is not about protests, but ‘everyday resistance’
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Most resistance in the world is not about protests, but 'everyday resistance'
James C. Scott discusses how political science only registers the tip of the iceberg of resistance in history.
Why I’m curbing my Christmas consumerism — even though militarism is the bigger problem
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Why I’m curbing my Christmas consumerism — even though militarism is the bigger problem
Just because over consumption starts at the top with the Pentagon, doesn’t mean it has to go all the way down to me.
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a lesson in restorative justice
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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a lesson in restorative justice
By rehabilitating his villains, Peter Parker shows the good that can happen when we invest in people rather than imprison them.
Desmond Tutu’s lifelong campaign of nonviolence
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Desmond Tutu's lifelong campaign of nonviolence - Campaign Nonviolence
Archbishop Tutu’s death prompts grief, but also profound gratitude for his relentless journey toward justice and a new world.
Ugandans escalate movement of ‘radical rudeness’ following violent arrest over mean tweet
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Ugandans escalate movement of ‘radical rudeness’ following violent arrest over mean tweet - Waging Nonviolence
The so-called ‘world’s friendliest people’ are finding power in vulgarity as they protest the brutal torture of a novelist for ridiculing the dictator’s son.
Should we disrupt the Democratic Party or try to take it over?
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Should we disrupt the Democratic Party or try to take it over?
How movements settle the debate on whether to engage with political parties from the inside or outside will have a profound impact.
Strengthening intergenerational work on Israel-Palestine
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Strengthening intergenerational work on Israel-Palestine - Waging Nonviolence
Age bias and discrimination are hurting intergenerational collaboration. An IfNotNow workshop offers lessons for bridging the divide.
Movements and leaders have seasons — it’s important to know which one you are in
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Movements and leaders have seasons — it’s important to know which one you are in
Learning to attune to the cycles of our own leadership can help us know when to do the right thing at the right time.
It’s time nuclear-armed states walk the walk on disarmament
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It's time nuclear-armed states walk the walk on disarmament
With the Doomsday Clock still 100 seconds to midnight, the movement for nuclear abolition is more urgent than ever.
Why animation is a powerful medium for cultural resistance
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Why animation is a powerful medium for cultural resistance
When words are not enough, organizers and artists are turning to animation to build awareness and solidarity rooted in empathy.
The coming era of direct action
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The coming era of direct action
With direct action at the forefront of US politics, massive change is possible. Those fighting for a livable world must seize the moment.
It’s time to take inspiration from Ukraine and double down on global democratic solidarity
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It’s time to take inspiration from Ukraine and double down on global democratic solidarity
As courageous Ukrainians and Russian antiwar protesters resist Putin’s brutal war, we must do more to support pro-democracy movements.
Facing severe repression, Russians are turning to antiwar graffiti
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Facing severe repression, Russians are turning to antiwar graffiti
As the Kremlin cracks down on antiwar protests, subversive street art critiquing the war in Ukraine is proliferating across Russia.
‘A flame was lit in our hearts’ — How Ukrainians are building online networks for resistance and mutual aid
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‘A flame was lit in our hearts’ — How Ukrainians are building online networks for resistance and mutual aid
With little more than an internet connection, some Ukrainians are finding creative ways to resist Russia’s invasion.