People Power

As We Battle the Ongoing Climate Crisis, We Must Address the Mental Health Crisis It’s Causing Too

We must also find ways to take care of ourselves and each other. Part of that is recognizing that if you or people around you are feeling anxious, sad or depressed, you aren't alone.

David Suzuki · Mar 27, 2022

Former Amazon Worker Leads Thousands of Warehouse Employees in Historic Union Vote

Julia Conley · Mar 25, 2022

Police officers detain an elderly woman as she protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in central Moscow on March 20, 2022.

Russian Activists Pen Open Letter Demanding End to War on Ukraine

Kenny Stancil · Mar 25, 2022

Gun control advocates spell "Thoughts and Prayers" with body bags on Capitol Hill

Parkland Survivors Spell 'Thoughts and Prayers' With Body Bags on Capitol Hill

Julia Conley · Mar 25, 2022

Climate Art vs. Wall Street

David Solnit · Mar 23, 2022

Anti-war demonstrators march in a Berlin street.

War and Warring Thoughts: Reasons to Rebel

"Whatever the motive of this invasion, all people of good will and human caring, much less leftists seeking a truly better world, need to steadfastly oppose it and, in particular, to support those opposing it around the world, especially inside Russia itself."

Michael Albert · Mar 19, 2022

Disney Workers Walk Out Over Company's Silence on "Don't Say Gay" Bill

"Our community will not sit silently while Disney fails in its obligations to advocate for employees... profits off our labor, and boasts of record profits."

Julia Conley · Mar 17, 2022

Sanders Vows 'Strong Solidarity' for Multi-State Amazon Worker Walkout

"If Jeff Bezos can afford a $500 million yacht, a $23 million mansion with 25 bathrooms, and a rocket ship to blast a comedian to outer space, you know what?" said the U.S. senator. "Amazon can afford to give its employees a $3 raise."

Julia Conley · Mar 16, 2022

"They're Lying to You": Anti-War Protester Interrupts Russian State TV Broadcast

"It's in our power alone to stop this madness," the demonstrator, Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova, says in a pre-recorded video. "Go protest. Don't be afraid of anything. They can't put us all in prison."

Brett Wilkins · Mar 14, 2022

Thousands of people gathered in Paris, France on March 12, 2022 to draw attention to the climate crisis and social injustice amid the presidential election campaign. (Photo: Esra Taskin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Tens of Thousands March in 'Look Up' Climate Rallies Across France

Inspired by the allegorical film "Don't Look Up," tens of thousands of people across France hit the streets in multiple cities this past weekend to demand climate action.

Kenny Stancil · Mar 14, 2022

Rev. William Barber speaking in Montgomery, Alabama

This Vote That I Have...

We must come together as a coalition powerful enough to end and overcome the suppression and organize the resurrection of fusion politics in the South.

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II · Mar 12, 2022

A demonstrator holds a placard during an action dubbed #SayNOtoPutin in Kyiv, Ukraine on January 9, 2022

Even Without Russia's Military Might, Ukraine Can Defend Against Invasion

Throughout history, people facing occupation have tapped into the power of nonviolent struggle to thwart their invaders.

George Lakey · Feb 26, 2022

A woman weeps as she sits outside a building that was damaged by bombing in the eastern Ukraine town of Kharkiv on February 24, 2022.

Anti-War Coalition Holds Online Rally for Peace in Ukraine

"We must come together across borders to demand the withdrawal of Russian troops and immediate talks to find a diplomatic solution," says Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink.

Kenny Stancil · Feb 26, 2022

Hundreds More Arrested Across Russia on Day 2 of Anti-War Protests

"Now is the time to stand in solidarity with the incredibly brave Russian people who are bravely resisting this aggression by holding huge anti-war protests," said U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Jessica Corbett · Feb 25, 2022