At first the ground squirrels felt like the enemyāa problem to be solved. They were causing major issues for the 25 acres…
“One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not…
ā[O]ne of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not…
A widespread culture of isolation and disconnection from our bodies, each other and the planet is negatively impacting the mental and physical health of people
Mutual aid offers a route to directly help people living outside, and potentially save lives through the winter months
“I want to encourage people to get up and do something. If you’re tired of the way things look and you’re tired of the way things are, then what are you really doing about it? We actually have a lot of power.”
“The dollars from the police budget are going to provide the services and operate the hotels”
The new land trust designates 50 “properties for use as low-income housing, defined as $25,000 and below, and they would be controlled [and managed] by local committees”
Five teenagers who survived the school shooting invite you to āMarch for Our Lives,” on March 24
People continued to gather, march, chant and hold vigils in at least 40 protests nationwide
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