Political protests mobilize large groups of people, but often still fail to meet their aims. Here’s how to take the next steps.
Tag: Activism
OPINION: Activism on social media isn’t lip service — it’s a catalyst for change
Activism on social media may seem overwhelming and performative at times, but it’s vital to accomplishing change and promoting solidarity.
OPINION: Dolly Parton is the most versatile, impactful artist in the world
Get out of the way Taylor Swift! There’s already an incomparable pop queen in town, and her name is Dolly Parton.
Writer, activist Sundeep Morrison spotlights Sikh struggle in one-woman show ‘Rag Head’
Sundeep Morrison’s one-woman show “Rag Head” tackles Sikh identity in relation to broader themes of hate, hope and American identity.
OPINION: How ‘giving voice to the voiceless’ ignores nuance
The code of ethics many newsrooms follow calls on journalists to “give voice to the voiceless,” but this thinking limits how we see our sources.
OPINION: Actor Jussie Smollett weakens trust in media and genuine victims
Jussie Smollett’s alleged staging of a hate crime to garner attention for him draws attention away from people who have survived true hate and makes the media who reported on him look like suckers.