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Road Test: NY Activists Create a New Poor People's Campaign

Bushwick, NY, February 2008. A protest against a negligent landlord. PHOTO: Make the Road New York
Authors: Melony Swasey

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Make the Road New York is admired for its consensus-based, collective decision-making, an intensive process that builds strong, trusting relationships, leadership, and shared agreement among members.

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Black and Brown Together

Jerry Ball, a poultry plant worker at Pico Foods, and union steward for the Laborer's Union. PHOTO: © David Bacon 2008
Authors: David Bacon

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In Mississippi, African American political leaders and immigrant organizers favor a different calculation: Blacks plus immigrants plus unions equals power.

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Are Immigrants and Refugees People of Color?

Authors: Rinku Sen

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Immigration policy is race policy in this country, as it has been since the genocide of its native people.

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Remembering Tony Henry And a Generation of Leaders

Tony Henry, 1989. PHOTO: American Friends Service Committee
Authors: Keith Harvey

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We need to remember that the dream was not just Dr. King's, but belongs to the many, many people who gave their time, their energy -- even their lives -- to achieve this powerful vision.

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One Way to Live a Pacifist Life: After 80 Years of Activism - WWII CO Ralph DiGia Dies

Ralph DiGia promoting war tax resistance on tax day, April 17, 2007. photo: Ed Hedemann

Summary:

The US Attorney referred him to the War Resisters League. He never left.

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How Local Peace and Justice Groups Can Mobilize

How to End Violence Against Women & Children poster
Authors: Joanne Sheehan

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Use nonviolent methods to withdraw cooperation from key institutions.

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How to Start a Critical Mass Bike Ride

Critical Mass at Car Spindle, Chicago. Photo: Payton Chung
Authors: Michael Bluejay

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Cars don't need permits to ride on the streets. Neither should cyclists.

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How to Build Alternative Institutions Organizing a Food Not Bombs Chapter

Global Economic Justice Poster
Authors: Food Not Bombs

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Soon, you'll receive more food than you can distribute to shelters.

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Tomato Pickers Organize to Improve Conditions: An Open Letter to Burger King and the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange

Demonstrator in the rain

Summary:

Boycott Burger King until it supports a penny per pound increase in wages.

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Justice Is Indivisible: Non-Discrimination Must Include Gender Identity

Yogyakarta Principles sign
Authors: Donna Rose

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Why I resigned from the Board of an organization I love.

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