Tag: activism

Minnesota’s New Symbol of Resistance

Minnesota’s New Symbol of Resistance

Minnesota citizens have adopted a new symbol of resistance against ICE. Created and posted to Reddit by Ferel_user, the “Rebel Loon” combines Minnesota’s state bird, the common loon, and the popular icon used by the Rebellion in Star Wars, the starbird. The icon also features colors from the state flag.  The creator of the symbol […]

Joining a Local Rapid Response Network

Joining a Local Rapid Response Network

With the increased ICE activity across the United States, many people are forming rapid response networks to protect their fellow citizens. The goal of these groups is to bring together communities and make sure that there are peaceful bystanders available to witness and report all ICE activity.  One of the most important ways to fight […]

Peter Yarrow from Group Peter, Paul and Mary Dead at 86

Peter Yarrow from Group Peter, Paul and Mary Dead at 86

The American singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow passed away on Tuesday, January 7th, from bladder cancer. Yarrow found fame through the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary. As of today, the last standing member of the group is Paul Stookey, as Mary Travers died in 2009 from Leukemia.  Peter, Paul and Mary was formed out of […]

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