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You should be following more disability activists. Here's where to begin.
Diversify your social feeds and follow some of these activists, educators, and influencers.
Gun reform activists to politicians: 'Body bags. That’s what thoughts and prayers get us.'
1,100 body bags lined the National Mall Thursday, representing 170,000 gun violence deaths.
Russians are downloading Wikipedia en masse as possible ban looms
Torrenting for truth.
By Matt Binder
Epic Games is using the new 'Fortnite' season launch to support Ukraine
For the first two weeks of Chapter 3, Season 2, Epic will donate all proceeds to humanitarian relief efforts.
Anthony Mackie reportedly buys 20 acres in New Orleans to launch movie studio
The new Captain America actor is leveraging his Marvel success to boost up his hometown.
Russian cosmonauts board the International Space Station decked out in Ukrainian colors
"We had accumulated a lot of yellow material so we needed to use it."
Loser.com 'honors' Putin with Wikipedia page redirect
The URL previously pointed to Donald Trump and Kanye West.
By Matt Binder
17 inspirational quotes from women making history right now
They'll inspire you to do more for yourself and others.
#HaveAWord campaign speaks directly to men and boys about violence against women
Violence often begins with words.
Apple called out for hypocrisy while 'celebrating women' at peek performance event
For International Women's Day, Tim Cook honored women on Twitter while the Apple Event prominently featured female developers. There's just one problem.
By Rachel Kraus
Russia's second-largest internet provider cuts off Russian websites
There's a new player in the cyberwar.
By Rachel Kraus
'Historic victory': Campaigners in Colombia celebrate decriminalization of abortion
The ruling is a "significant step forward" for access without fear of punishment.
'It's a good day, Robin': Soccer stars, Biden, Clinton celebrate women's equal pay win
The U.S. Women's National Team scores yet again.
By Rachel Kraus
New Zealand bans conversion therapy in 'a win for humanity'
"Conversion practices have no place in modern New Zealand."
Activists demand accountability on the anniversary of the Parkland shooting
A new digital campaign lets supporters share gun violence stats directly with those in power.
Trayvon Martin's mother on his legacy: 'Many times, the only person who gets to tell their side is the one with the weapon'
One decade later, change is still needed.
Body neutrality is one way to reject diet culture. Here's what that means.
There's more to body acceptance than you might think.
Bernice King calls out #MLKDay virtue signaling, while real activists march on D.C.
"There will be people tweeting about my father and #MLKDay who are complicit in, complacent about, and/or a part of cultivating some form of injustice."
Who gets called a 'tech worker' is the big question for 2022
Tech workers of the world, unite! Uh, but first: define 'tech worker.'
By Rachel Kraus
Decolonization is more than a meme or hashtag
The social justice catchphrase, which is popular on TikTok and Instagram, has a complex meaning.
By Rebecca Ruiz
22 memorable moments of 2021 when people stood up for the least powerful among us
Just like last year, 2021 shaped up to be a year of social activism.
These activists refuse to surrender to the Supreme Court on abortion rights. Here's their plan.
The Supreme Court is poised to gut Roe v. Wade. These abortion rights activists aren't giving up.
By Rebecca Ruiz