REBECCA A. SHOOT – We all need to remind our legislators that what transpired in San Francisco 80 years ago was not a poker game but a promise to humankind and our planet.
How News Reporters Are Being Deceived by Fake Groups of ‘Moms’ and ‘Parents’ Attacking Public Schools
MAURICE CUNNINGHAM – Fake groups of ‘Moms’ and ‘Parents’ attacking Public Schools are the creation of deep-pocketed conservative networks, not “grassroots” advocates.
Why “Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace” Advocates Cling to Genocide Denial
NORMAN SOLOMON – It would be untenable to publicly acknowledge the reality of Israeli genocide while continuing to support shipping more weaponry for the genocide. That’s why those who claim to be “pro-peace” while supporting more weapons for war must deny the reality of genocide in Gaza.
Portland is building a model for migrant solidarity under Trump
KEVIN FOSTER – With the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-immigrant policies, community is more important than ever among migrant rights advocates. Portland’s Asylum Seeker Solidarity Collective is building trust and community through mutual aid.
Resistance to Trump is everywhere — inside the first 50 days of mass protest
RIVERA SUN – From mass refusals to boycotts to walkouts, regular Americans are bravely pushing back against the administration. Their actions are diverse and multiplying — and already having an impact.
Are We Fine with Empty Seats? The Policy of Othering
PATRICK T. HILLER – Resisting the Trump administration’s agenda is not about partisanship. And no, it is not about being “sore losers,” as someone called us during the protest. It is about humanity. If we ignore the signs, we may one day see more empty chairs in our schools, workplaces, and communities—not because of a protest, but because a government decided certain people do not belong. I refuse to stay silent. When my son comes home from school, asking why his classmates’ seats are empty, I want to tell him I resisted.