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Stop Starving Gaza + Fight ICE: two actions you can take this week
We are facing interlocking crises abroad and at home– blatant disregard for human life in the service of our government’s racist billionaire agenda. In this critical moment, what we do matters. We’re writing today with two ways you can take action. In Palestine, the forced famine threatens the lives of

Turning the power of marches into lasting change
Trump’s billionaire agenda is escalating. The big ugly bill will make ICE better funded than most of the globe’s military forces, while millions of people lose healthcare or will see care costs greatly increase. The Supreme Court’s decisions this summer empowered Trump’s ruthless deportation agenda and endangered the lives of

“Calling in, not out: a skill for white people to organize our own” with Loretta Ross
“Calling in” versus “calling out” isn’t just a one-on-one practice; it’s a strategic orientation to help us defeat authoritarianism and build the world we need. As millions of people across the country experience uncertainty and instability– some for the first time– we have a responsibility to turn towards these folks,
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Group looks for ‘tons of white guys’ to support social justice
By Naomi Ishisaka in the Seattle Times Much has been written in the past few months about the gender gap in this year’s election. Polling shows a majority of men support former President Donald Trump and a majority of women support Vice President Kamala Harris. . . In one election outreach session that included

Asheville’s historic Black cultural center has taken on a new role in the wake of Helene
By Sarah Honosky in Asheville Citizen Times ASHEVILLE — The YMI, one of the oldest Black cultural centers in the country, had just completed its $6.9 million renovations after breaking ground two years before. A grand reopening was scheduled for Sept. 26 — the day before Tropical Storm Helene swept Western

How Communities Like Springfield, Ohio Can Push Back Against Fear and Racism
The case of Shelbyville, Tennessee is proof that when communities come together—across racial and class lines—they can challenge hate and demand real change. By Chandra Russo in Common Dreams As racial tensions escalate in Springfield, Ohio, Haitian families are facing violent threats and harassment, reflecting a wider pattern of fear and