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This fat activism coloring book celebrates the bodies society won't
"I was able to see all of the beauty in these people -- so why wasn't I able to see it in myself?"
By Katie Dupere
Protests to block North Dakota oil pipeline are heating up
A U.S. District Court will hold a hearing Wednesday to decide the fate of a controversial oil pipeline near Native American territory.
A new dam is threatening one of the Middle East's most biodiverse regions
Despite warnings of earthquakes, leaks and the destruction of an ecosystem, Lebanon is building a 300-foot-high dam in the lush Adonis Valley.
By Habib Battah
Trump's economics speech full of protests and whiplash-inducing flip-flops
Through a series of protests during which Trump put on a tight-lipped face, he gave no indication that he often contradicted and undermined himself in sentence after sentence.
Black Lives Matter day of action in the UK has everyone talking
Some people seem to have missed the point of the nationwide #shutdown.
Indian activist Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-long hunger strike
Sharmila says she is changing her strategy and will contest elections in her state.
By Sonam Joshi
Someone left (another) brilliant sign outside of Boris Johnson's house
Boris Johnson will go down in history, and one protestor already has his epithet picked out.
Protesters bring their own wall to the Republican convention
They want to wall off Trump.
By Tim Chester
Son of Louisiana man killed by police urges peaceful protest, 'not guns'
Cameron Sterling urged those demonstrating against police brutality to "protest in peace, not guns," on Wednesday as he spoke to reporters for the first time.
Baton Rouge protestor in viral photo: 'I am a vessel'
28-year-old Ieshia Evans traveled from New York to protest.
By Tim Chester
Remarkable photo of young woman’s arrest becomes the iconic image of the Black Lives Matter protests
The photo bares a uncanny resemblance to the iconic image of Tank Man.
By Ryan Sedmak
Photo of police in riot gear arresting protester in a dress strikes chord on social media
The photo, which is a juxtaposition of a peaceful protester and police clad in riot gear, is making a big statement on social media.
Protesters storm the Capitol steps in D.C. over police violence
They were met by Democratic lawmakers.
Bold art series honors the work and struggle of trans activists of color
"We need to honor and celebrate trans people while they are alive."
By Katie Dupere
14 striking ways the global LGBTQ community protested this year
LGBTQ activism is bold, colorful and unapologetic.
By Katie Dupere
Several people stabbed in clashes at white extremists rally in Sacramento
Counter-protesters and rally-goers tangled in violent clashes that left at least five people hurt.
Obama makes Stonewall Inn the nation's first LGBT rights monument
New York City's Stonewall Inn is now the United States' first national monument to LGBT rights.
Dog meat festival continues in China despite widespread criticism
A lot of animal rights activists are pretty angry about it.
By Ray White
Student protesters shot by police in Papua New Guinea, reports say
Police have reportedly opened fire on a group of student protesters in Papua New Guinea.
By Jenni Ryall
7 initial ways you can be a better mental health ally and advocate
"Mental health is a community issue."
Protesters burn 'Make America Great Again' hat at Trump rally
At least three people were arrested at the San Diego gathering.
6 initial ways you can be a better ally to undocumented immigrants
It's time to end the silence and be active allies.
Man protests outside Chinese embassy in London by 'erotically' eating a banana
Last week, the Chinese government outlawed the live streaming of seductive fruit consumption.
By Alicia Tan
Hope and anger in Ferguson amid new police chief and continued protests
There is no better image for how much has changed in Ferguson, Missouri, than Monday's swearing-in ceremony for new Police Chief Delrish Moss.
Protesters smash police car, block freeway at California Trump rally
Another Trump rally, another night of violence.
