Over this past weekend, people from across the country joined together to celebrate community and resistance against fascism through song. The nationwide protest was organized by Singing Resistance, which is a grassroots movement with over 95 chapters across the US. You have probably seen this group’s work before, even if you didn’t recognize the name. […]
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ICE Ending Operations in Minnesota
Tom Homan, the White House Border Czar, announced in a press conference on Thursday, February 12, that ICE operations are ending in Minnesota. Many people are skeptical of the news, with Governor Tim Walz saying he is “cautiously optimistic”. After the announcement, Walz also praised the actions of Minnesotans, saying, “the dignity, the compassion, the […]
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
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 […]
BookTok As the New (But Worse) Book Club
BookTok is a community on TikTok that centers around, well, books. It’s an online place for readers to share recommendations, share commentary and connect with other people through their love of books. It has increasingly become more popular, influencing reading trends and boosting sales of specific books. In some ways, it’s the modern book club. […]
Libraries Need a Comeback in the Age of Bookstores
When’s the last time you took a trip down to your local library? Today’s readers are usually getting their books by walking into a bookstore or utilizing Amazon’s click to buy feature. With costs rising and environmental concerns ever-present, it may be time to dust off your library cards and remember why borrowing is always […]
Fast Fashion Being Wasteful is Less Daunting as More People Learn How to Sew
Fast fashion is a problem because consumerism breeds more consumerism as people want to keep up with trends and stay on style. Brands that make fast fashion styles out of polyester materials become the face of fashion and beauty and oversaturate the market, so even people who don’t care about keeping up with trends and […]
Transparency and Honesty are Valuable Currency in the Midst of a Recession
When it’s hard to get a job, grocery prices are through the roof, and people are on the verge of homelessness every day, having needs and being ashamed to talk about them will be the death of society. Being ashamed of struggling is normal, but that doesn’t make shame easier to deal with or talk […]
Independence VS Community: The Divide of What’s Right
Looking at the different perspectives of the greater world beyond our country, we find that the definitive understanding of morals can greatly differ from ours. One such difference is the namesake of this article. Americans value independent thoughts and actions that do right by the individual. Other countries, like China, embed community into their culture, […]
How to Build Community Without Excluding Autistic People
Autistic people can be great community members when given the chance to show up for others. That requires direct communication and understanding from non-autistic or allistic people that the autistic brain is wired differently than the allistic brain and that autistic emotions show up differently than the emotions of allistic people. The biggest problem autistic […]
As We Head Towards a Recession, Start Treating Your Community as Your Thrift Store
Back in 2008, the recession was a huge blow to the general population because people lost everything so quickly, and more importantly, because no one saw it coming. Today, thanks to social media and access to information, it’s much easier to see the signs of decline and prepare for what’s to come. That being said, […]
The Problem with the Two-Party System
One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or other feeling like they have […]
