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Checking-in to Prevent Checking-outIf you are working with other people to build a movement for social justice and liberation, then you probably find yourself in meetings—what, every once in a while? A consistent...
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Netflix CampaignBy Reuben “Tihi” Hayslett In 2015, Netflix announced “unlimited paid family leave” but excluded hourly workers in customer service and DVD distribution centers, who earned $12–15/hour with no family leave...
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Stressed, Unstressed: What the Dothraki Language Taught Me About Activism and Self CareEveryone’s self care routine looks different. In 2015, this is what mine looked like: crack open the laptop, pull up YouTube, spend the evening shifting my tongue back and forth...
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Changing the Story on Democracy: Reflections from Facing RaceBy Lawrence Barriner II Our movements require spaces to gather, reflect, and share collectively in both joy and grief. These opportunities often feel rare given today’s urgent pace. Facing Race—the...
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Bank vs. America: The 99% Prevails!The Center for Story-based Strategy documented a major activism effort targeting Bank of America. smartMeme partnered with UNITY to create the “Bank vs. America” campaign, which culminated in a shareholders...