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How a group of researchers and activists shut down Terrorgram at a critical moment purpose

Mar. 4, 2021 10:23 am

How a group of researchers and activists shut down Terrorgram at a critical moment

"Every effective direct action campaign aims not only to achieve its external goal, but to give its constituents a sense of their own power," says guest columnist Gwen Snyder.
Opinion: A coup or not a coup? purpose

Nov. 20, 2020 10:03 am

Opinion: A coup or not a coup?

To many Americans, the word "coup" may seem alarmist and excessive when describing what is happening in the U.S. today. But now that Trump's calling MI Republicans to the White House, an attempted executive coup is what it is.
Opinion: Nurses must no longer stay silent purpose

Sep. 30, 2020 1:04 pm

Opinion: Nurses must no longer stay silent

"We have a responsibility as nurses to speak up when we see violence, harm, and injustice being performed against others," says guest columnist Marion Leary. 
Nonprofit AF: This is the wake-up call for nonprofits and foundations to get political purpose

Apr. 13, 2020 3:00 pm

Nonprofit AF: This is the wake-up call for nonprofits and foundations to get political

"We are at risk of learning all the wrong lessons from this horrifying global nightmare," says Vu Le, of the Nonprofit AF blog.
On the final day of Netroots Nation, four presidential candidates showed up purpose

Jul. 14, 2019 10:08 am

On the final day of Netroots Nation, four presidential candidates showed up

Local politicians and community activists joined four Democratic presidential candidates onstage for policy talk and shout outs about immigration, climate change and trans-inclusive reproductive justice.
Day two of Netroots Nation brings crowds to the streets and fireworks to the panels purpose

Jul. 13, 2019 11:14 am

Day two of Netroots Nation brings crowds to the streets and fireworks to the panels

Day three — today — will conclude with a Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum at the Convention Center, and two final actions at the nearby Friends Center bookending the marquee event.
March For Our Lives Philly youth organizers: It’s ‘extremely important for us to participate in politics’ method

Feb. 20, 2019 2:40 pm

March For Our Lives Philly youth organizers: It’s ‘extremely important for us to participate in politics’

Local teens are hosting voter registration drives at their schools and encouraging their peers to be politically aware. Plus, here's how to vote for the first time.
Is there a way to celebrate America while acknowledging the worst of its problems? funding

Jul. 5, 2018 12:13 pm

Is there a way to celebrate America while acknowledging the worst of its problems?

Columnist Lansie Sylvia on July 4 parties and giving back.
This national civic accelerator for progressives is coming to Philadelphia purpose

Jun. 5, 2018 9:01 am

This national civic accelerator for progressives is coming to Philadelphia

The Arena's next summit aims to convene 1,000 people this September to hear from political pros and learn the ins and outs of running for office.
4 things young people can do to create political change method

Feb. 19, 2018 12:45 pm

4 things young people can do to create political change

"We have failed them, but maybe they can save us."