Stories
No Kings Rally Offers Mutual Aid in Northern New York
Cassandra Kunert reports from Watertown, NY, where a local rally spotlighted not only democratic participation, but also the urgent need for mutual aid.
Weavers of Life: Sheena - Land and Resistance of the Maya People
With firm hope placed in the new generations, Sheena’s life demonstrates that sowing collective memory and defending women's rights is a sacred form of resistance.
The Rights of Nature in Mexico: From Citizen Activism to Constitutional Reform
Three activists from the Ius Naturae Center highlight a unique and inspiring initiative to enshrine the Rights of Nature in Mexico’s constitution for the first time.
Who Cares: Reimagining Care Amidst Technological Innovation
“Can AI replace care workers?” asks Steve Peraza. “Can ElliQ complete the activities of daily living that paid and unpaid caregivers perform for care receivers? If they could, should we reimagine a world where care is the work of AI?”
Moving Through the Spanish Borderlands: What Should Really Concern Us About Ceuta
Who and what gets to move through border spaces, and how does the business of securing Europe’s borders affect us all? Derek Sherrange spent three days moving between two countries and two continents to dig into these questions.
“Organize the Anger” or “Organize Hope”? The Argentine Left After Milei
Two words, Anger and Hope, chosen for two mobilizations held on the same day, against the same government, say a great deal about a tension running through the Argentine left. What should be done with the dissatisfaction that exists now? Marcela Gottschald reports from Buenos Aires.
The Art of Resistance: Scenes from the Madrid Encampment
John Collins visited the tent encampment in the Puerta del Sol and found a striking array of stickers reflecting the urgency and creativity of a growing grassroots movement.
Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #20 (September 2026)
This month’s bulletin spotlights emerging conversations at the UN and elsewhere regarding Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property in the age of AI.
The Everyday Struggle Against Fascism: Reading the Pavement in Madrid
A small exchange spray painted on the streets of the Spanish capital reveals far-right efforts to stoke anti-immigrant racism - and grassroots efforts to push back.
The Movement to Abolish ICE is Gaining Momentum
As activists rally around federal legislation to dismantle ICE, Amnesty International joins the call for abolition. Mike Ludwig reports for Truthout.
Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #19 (August 2026)
This month’s bulletin spotlights a range of issues including recognition of Indigenous territories in the Amazon region, struggles for cultural survival, and ongoing dialogue over the impact of AI and digital technologies.
The UN and Red Cross Are Calling for Restrictions on AI Drones and Killer Robots
In a world where autonomous weapons can choose targets on their own, data can put us all at risk, a US veteran warns.
Interweaving with John Collins: Thinking Critically About the Ceuta Story
Listening to the voices of the people who are at the center of global migration flows, says Collins, is necessary in order to get to the most urgent question: why do we allow this system of global apartheid to continue?
Lessons from Ceuta: State Failures and Local Solidarities
Cities and communities cannot wait for Europe to resolve its endless arguments about migration, deterrence and responsibility sharing, writes Dr. Myriam Cherti for openDemocracy.
Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #18 (July 2026)
This month’s bulletin spotlights ongoing dialogue on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and Indigenous Peoples.
As Netanyahu Prepares to Meet Trump, Explosion of Israeli Settler Violence Draws International Condemnation
“Governments need to act urgently so that the Israeli government does not continue to act as if it has a green light to commit further atrocities,” said a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
Weavers of Life: Sowing, Healing, and Caring - Ascensión Velasco’s Threads of Life
Her story is a tapestry of memory, care, and resistance: she is a woman who sows food, safeguards ancestral knowledge, and nurtures a profound bond with the life that surrounds her.
Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #17 (June 2026)
This month’s bulletin spotlights a range of stories related to Indigenous peoples and climate change, extractivism, and the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Digital Surveillance is Breaking Activist Mental Health
Living under constant surveillance is to exist in a permanent state of hypervigilance, writes Gina Romero for Global Voices.
Minnesota Immigrants Are Still Facing the Fallout of Trump's ICE Invasion
Operation Metro Surge cost residents and businesses in Minneapolis nearly $700 million in economic losses, writes Ibrahim Hirsi for Truthout.