In the vernacular of evolutionary biology, a common phrase is: Adapt or die. This serves as a useful analogy for the current state of progressive grassroots actions. There are many lessons … Continue reading The times they are a-changin’
We Shall Not be Moved!
The Response to Authoritarianism is Nonviolent Resistance by Gwen R. Tear gas, flash-bang grenades, “less-lethal” munitions, and federal troops deployed on city streets here in our state. Heavily armed ICE … Continue reading We Shall Not be Moved!
Feeling the Breadth of our Coalition
By Gwen R. and Jess B. Thursday’s May Day rally and march in Oakland’s Fruitvale District, hosted by Oakland Sin Fronteras, revealed a face of the resistance that hasn’t been … Continue reading Feeling the Breadth of our Coalition
We are in a Constitutional Crisis: What are Padilla & Schiff doing?
by Liliana S.* and Ted L. The Constitutional crisis that many of us have long feared Trump would precipitate is no longer a potential threat. It arrived this week. It's … Continue reading We are in a Constitutional Crisis: What are Padilla & Schiff doing?
On April 5, millions of people said “Hands Off!” What happens next?
By Gwen R. You Can Stop Asking Where the Mass Opposition Is. It’s Everywhere. (Mother Jones) No question about it, the enormous, nonviolent “Hands Off!” rallies around the country on … Continue reading On April 5, millions of people said “Hands Off!” What happens next?
Trump’s Commerce Secretary attacks Social Security. We reply.
by Jan L. Unbelievable! Trump's Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, claims most people wouldn't mind if the government simply skipped a Social Security payment. "My mother-in-law, who's 94, she wouldn't call … Continue reading Trump’s Commerce Secretary attacks Social Security. We reply.