“When you interview people, you have to tell them, you know, the job is $18.60 per hour, but I can't guarantee you'll get paid on time, even though I'll do my best to advocate for you,” says Renee Christian. “How are you going to get anybody to work?”

In northern Mexico, a powerful dialogue among researchers and local brickmakers points the way toward a transition that can improve public health and address a “generational injustice.”

This month’s bulletin spotlights stories revealing how unevenly Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and voices are respected in both national and transnational contexts.

AI-generated images, gendered disinformation, and harmful narratives were used to target Ugandan women politicians.

Gabriel Rufián’s surprising call for new thinking among Spain’s leftist parties seeks to change the conversation and spark a unified struggle against the far right. Will it work?

Spearheaded by the Community Action Organization, the program seeks to address chronic poverty in the city - but as Steve Peraza writes, the prevalence of precarious, low-wage jobs constitutes a formidable barrier.

Theia Chatelle writes for Truthout: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz upheld an eviction moratorium during the pandemic. Why won’t he issue one now?

Despite a more than 10-to-1 ratio of speakers opposing the agreement vs. those supporting, the board’s Republican majority gave the green light to collaboration with ICE.

This month’s round-up highlights ongoing threats to Indigenous lives and sovereignty from Ghana and Colombia to the Philippines and Greenland.

The far right is on the march in public discourse, but media watchdogs and grassroots solidarity provide important counterweights.

“They have important stories to tell. They are extremely passionate. And they don’t do this for money – what they seek are rights for their communities.”

More people are joining the movement after the fatal shooting of Renee Good

Elvis Takahashi Mantello writes for Global Voices

News on climate resistance, land restoration efforts, digital activism, and more.

Which stories from our global network of grassroots journalists topped the list this year?

Indigenous voices at the COP30 summit highlight this month’s round-up

Mashal Baloch brings us the story of Farishta Azizi

News on extractive industries, AI, the rights of nature, and struggles over Indigenous Peoples Day.

News of Indigenous resistance, leadership, education, and reflection on the impact of AI.