Sarah Kendzior: "Don't Give Up On Other People"

"If you still care, then I think there's still potential for this situation to be turned around," says Sarah Kendzior.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on Being Human in Inhumane Times

"This will be a momentous undertaking, and we can’t do it alone."

Fascism Isn’t Coming — It’s Here. Now What?

“We don't get to choose the people who show up for us and who save us sometimes,” says Ejeris Dixon.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on Deportations and the Rule of Law

“This may be one of the worst moments in history to fetishize the law or the quality of being law-abiding.”

Eman Abdelhadi: “We Can Only Survive This Together”

"What we're seeing is one of the oldest tricks in the authoritarian handbook, which is to attack universities as hubs of debate and dissent," says Eman Abdelhadi.

Must-Reads, the Tariff Mess, and What to Do

We must amass a movement that can unite people under a banner that centers autonomy, collective survival, and a future where no one is disposable.

Finding Your Stride in the Struggle

“This is the moment to find a new gear,” says organizer Daniel Hunter.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on the Consequences of Trying

I believe in our potential and creativity, even in the face of the mess this country has made.

Is March 29 the Day the World Turns on Tesla?

“It's a huge opportunity, and everything we can do here makes a difference," says Edward Niedermeyer.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on Deportations, Renditions, and Dictatorial Collaborations

While pundits fixate on whether Trump will openly defy court orders, his administration continues to violate them, ignoring rulings and telling one story in court and another in public.

We Must Burst Our Algorithmic Bubbles and Build Together Across Difference

“We need each other, and interdependence is key to survival for human beings,” says organizer Mariame Kaba.

Must-Reads and Thoughts on Fighting for Our Libraries

Everything we cherish must be fought for in these times.

Mahmoud Khalil and the Repression That Was, Is, and Will Be

Do not wait until this violence comes to your doorstep.

Must-Reads and Thoughts on the Repression of Student Protest

These conditions are a preview of the standards Trump hopes to impose on society as a whole.

The Anti-Empathy Revolution of Elon Musk

Musk views empathy as a “bug” that threatens his political agenda. This framing is instructive.

Fight Fear, Build Power: Community Defense Works

“This kind of repression, part of its intention is to isolate people,” says organizer Nikki Marín Baena.

Must-Reads and the Work of Unsettling

We must resist the impulse to settle in, and that will sometimes mean unsettling others. 

How To Be a Fighter When You Feel Like a Punching Bag

Many of us are suffering from a kind of social atrophy.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on the FBI

We must prepare ourselves and our communities for the escalating threats we face.

Let’s Learn and Live Lessons in Collective Survival Together

“We need to challenge ourselves to be ready to let people be better,” says Margaret Killjoy.

Must-Reads and the Rise of the AI Industrial Complex

"This is about the algorithmic entrenchment of administrative violence."

Managing Overwhelm Amid Trump's Chaos

To fight the inhumanity of our enemies, we must nurture our own humanity, and cherish what makes our existence meaningful and worthwhile.

Must-Reads and Yes, It's a Coup

Why would a billionaire raid the National Treasury? To get richer.

Sanctuary Lessons: How Chicago Teachers Are Defending Their Students

“At the end of the day, we protect our students, period,” says educator Silvia Gonzalez.