Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on Elon Musk as Mr. Potter

"To Musk, a warped, deluded, ego-obsessed man, we’re cattle."

Creating Traditions of Care for the Holidays

“We have the opportunity to create joyful new traditions that celebrate equity and mutual care,” says organizer Holly Krig.

Must-Reads and My Favorite Books of 2024

Here are the most important articles I've read this week and the most important books I've read this year.

Insurance Denials, Chronic Pain, and a Nation’s Rage

One might call this development “a morbid symptom” of a late-stage sickness.

Must-Reads and Timely Escapes

Sometimes, I need a safe, familiar place to hide out for a while.

The Power of the People Heals

“There's a lot to be said about faith and trust in who we are as people and who we are as humanity,” says organizer Sarah Nuñez.

Must-Reads and Some Ways to Support Native People This Weekend

"Colonialism has been destroying worlds for hundreds of years."

Reclaiming History: Rebecca Nagle on Native Struggle and Survival

"There are historical patterns and political patterns that a lot of people might not be able to recognize," says Rebecca Nagle.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on the Pace of Struggle

We’re human beings with human needs, and many of us are struggling. Ignoring that will diminish our potential.

We Must Contest the Christian Right’s Agenda in Every Venue of Our Lives

“It is a self-replicating authoritarian system that has persisted over the course of generations,” says Talia Lavin.

Must-Reads and the Need to Be Held Right Now

We need the good in you.

Collective Survival, Adaptation and Direct Action

Defiance must be woven into the fabric of our daily lives, rather than simply proclaimed at marches or on social media.

Power Up: Resources for the Road Ahead

"Focusing on what I can do, and endeavoring to live my values is my greatest comfort right now."

Beyond the Blame: Fighting for Each Other in the Face of Fascism

"In dark times, people have always found ways to make their own light. That work is now upon us."

To Transform Our Trauma, We Must Nurture Movements for Change

“PTSD, in many ways, works like a time machine,” says healing justice practitioner Chiara Galimberti.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts On Navigating Anxiety

"Whatever comes next, we won’t face it alone."

Talia Lavin Talks Satanic Scares, Horror Films, and Right-Wing Superstitions

"If you’re looking for signs of the devil, a lot of stuff starts smelling like sulfur," says Talia Lavin.

Must-Reads and Some Thoughts About This Terrible Interregnum

What does it look like to emerge from this moment?

Preparing for Election Day Threats Amid Rising Right-Wing Violence

"Electoral safety planning is for everybody, including groups that don't believe in or participate in national elections," says Che Johnson-Long.

Must-Reads and Simple Acts of Solidarity That Matter

“Move in the direction of your values, however you can, and know that your contribution is necessary.”

The Abortion Funding Crisis: What’s Happening and What We Can Do

“Abortion care is a community responsibility,” says Meghan Daniel.

Keeping Each Other Alive: Mental Health and Collective Survival

“We cannot become what it is that has harmed us in the first place,” says Elliott Fukui.

From Hurricanes to Hoaxes: The Right's Climate Denial Playbook

Scientists are being blamed for the disasters they have tried to raise the alarm about, with some people openly declaring that they should be lynched.

Must-Reads and Resisting the Anti-Revolution

Let’s pay attention to who is building power in the face of catastrophe and who is disrupting the status quo.