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Recent Stories

  • Analysis

Why we need to think outside the box this election

October 13, 2026

Defending the upcoming election from authoritarian capture will require massive turnout, and we all have roles to play.

  • Feature

Inside the successful campaign against illegal Chinese mining in Africa

October 9, 2026

Across rural Southeast Africa, a small but loud grassroots movement has emerged to resist destructive Chinese mining companies — and they are winning.

  • Analysis

To build stronger movements we need to grieve together

October 6, 2026

From police killings to genocide in Gaza, collective grieving practices have built lasting movement infrastructure and helped overcome alienation and burnout.