Young people are diving into activism, but demonstrations that spark clashes between police and civilians contribute to burnout and acute psychological distress.
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Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Asylum Seekers Stuck in Mexico Have Staged a Protest. These Are the Conditions They Endure.
In refugee-style camps from Matamoros to Tijuana, hundreds of asylum seekers are forced to wait under the Remain in Mexico policy—with dangerous implications for public health.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Ricky Se Fue—Y Ahora Qué? A Mobilized Puerto Rico Battles Increased Federal Control
The fight to oust Puerto Rico’s governor electrified and unified an island normally splintered by politics. But can Puerto Ricans stay united to defend what’s left of the island’s autonomy?
Posted inWorking in America
The Taking Economy: Rideshare Drivers Protest Low Pay
The strike by Uber and Lyft drivers came amidst highly anticipated initial public offerings from the two rideshare giants.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Thursday’s Anti-Kavanaugh March
Sexual-assault survivors and protesters demonstrated in front of the Supreme Court against Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Will the Next Women’s March Be Taxed?
A National Park Service plan to impose harsh new fines and restrictions on public protesters takes Donald Trump’s assault on the First Amendment to a whole new level.
Posted inWorking in America
Airport Workers to Launch Worldwide Protests for Higher Pay, Improved Working Conditions
Airlines everywhere report record profits, but airport contract workers haven’t seen healthy wage or benefit gains. Next week, those workers are joining together in North and South America, Europe, and Asia to bring attention to their plight.Â
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Will Scientists Gear Up for Activism in the Age of Trump?
Last year’s March for Science marked an important milestone for a group that usually keeps a low political profile.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Fast-Food Blues: Workers Protest Low Wages, Sexual Harassment as McDonald’s Profits Soar
At annual shareholders’ meeting, the fast-food chain’s tone-deaf executives fail to confront critical issues facing the company’s workers.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
For NFL Players, Civil — and Visible — Disobedience Is the Only Option
Taking a knee is in the best American tradition of protest.
