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79 issues · 2021–2023
A Study Hall where we review the progress made since 2020 and what's at stake in our collective response.
As 2023 comes to an end, we prepare for the new year by sharing ARD readers' visions of justice and liberation for 2024.
We compiled some of our favorite pieces over the year as we prepare for the next stage of the ARD journey.
A review of the word "woke" and how it's been wielded against the communities it once aimed to protect.
Editor and organizer Andrew Lee discusses his latest book and unpacks what people get wrong about gentrification.
A Study Hall where we discuss how to address the latest uptick of Islamophobia and antisemitism more locally.
A Study Hall on showing up for our communities, whether it be supporting GoFundMe campaigns, mutual aid, or those asking on the street.
A Study Hall discussing what seeking justice in the legal system looks like for some survivors of domestic violence.
A Study Hall discussing what constitutes a "genocide" and "apartheid," and whether or not the current crisis in Palestine fits that criteria.
A Study Hall discussing how we can hold space for ourselves to grieve and how to leverage our voting power to pressure politicians.
A Study Hall discussing how we can hold space for ourselves to grieve and how to leverage our voting power to pressure politicians.
Although voting is a powerful tool for democracy, going beyond the ballot is critical for our collective wellbeing.
A Study Hall discussing how we can support the Native and Indigenous communities beyond learning the history of the land and their legacy.
A Study Hall discussing self-determination in a free Palestine and the connotation of attributing violence to specific groups of people.
A Study Hall discussing how solidarity and allyship aren't contingent on what other groups can do for you and how discomfort can't interfere with liberation.
A Study Hall discussing the Israel-Palestinian crisis and how to hold space for the civilians caught in the middle.
With the latest re-escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, it's important to understand the broader context of the conflict.
Student activists share how we can better mentor the student and youth activists in our lives and how to stay motivated while organizing.
A Study Hall discussing book bans, parent's rights, and their roles in ensuring their kids receive a quality education.
A Study Hall in response to questions on the recent wave of strikes and the importance of advocating for good labor practices, even when it's inconvenient.
A Study Hall discussing the recent strikes and the importance of advocating for good labor practices, even when it's inconvenient.
A Study Hall in response to a question on the ramifications of supporting causes and acts of civil disobedience considered "unlawful."
Today, we discuss whether it's possible still to enjoy the work of an artist or company, even after they're in controversy.
A Q+A on diversifying your bookshelves and paving the way for more representation in your industry.
A Q+A on diversifying your bookshelves and paving the way for more representation in your industry.
Study Hall answers questions from our community. This week, we discuss the next steps after learning about your coworkers' salaries.
Black August honors the revolutionary work of Black freedom fighters who were enslaved, persecuted, incarcerated, and murdered while resisting against the state.
Study Hall answers questions from our community centered on a theme. This week we focus on teaching children about diversity and differences.
Study Hall answers questions from our community centered on a specific theme. This week we focus on the validity of ethical consumption.
Sparked from the murders of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, the Black Lives Matter movement has been a global movement for over a decade.
A Study Hall in response to a question about the role of white women addressing a patriarchal society.
A Study Hall in response to a question about whether white people can take a leadership role in organizing work in nonwhite spaces and issues.
Before five wealthy men perished in the Titan submersible, 500 migrants died in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece with minimal news coverage.
Even in contemporary contexts, racist designs and decorative arts are rooted in incredibly painful histories that are still harmful today.
Thousands of white servicemen and civilians attacked Mexican American, Black, and Filipino youth during the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots.
An activist since she was a teen and a supporter of the civil rights, anti-war, and Black Power movements, Angela Davis has been integral in the fight for social justice.
The last remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre seek reparations as the city continues to skirt justice.
The recent "Citi Bike Karen" incident has reignited conversations on how white women have weaponized their emotions and status against communities of color.
Youth homelessness is a national problem causing many to face assault, trauma, and structural barriers to education and employment.
Philadelphia's Chinatown has successfully fought off previous developments, and a coalition of organizations has formed to stop the planned arena.
The City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Foundation's plan for Cop City would result in a community being pushed out through terrorism, fear, or poverty from taxes rising.
The ARD spoke with poet and educator Walidah Imarisha on the power of seeking justice in social movements by exploring science fiction.
Community Movement Builders joins the fight to stop the construction of a sprawling police training facility that activists call Cop City.
The ARD is only possible because of the commitment of its subscribers and readers. Everyday people committed to transforming themselves and the society around them are our best hope for the future.
The ARD is only possible because of the commitment of its subscribers and readers. Everyday people committed to transforming themselves and the society around them are our best hope for the future.
This year has proven that the fascist threat is not an un-American deviation but the most developed form of the sickness at the heart of the American project.
Though the home is the center of our lives, housing in the United States is not a right but a privilege for those able to afford it.
For a just society, the working class must build solidarity with each other and reject the falsehood that the wealthy elites are aligned with our plight.
The ARD is only possible because of the commitment of its subscribers and readers. Everyday people committed to transforming themselves and the society around them are our best hope for the future.
A protest movement to stop Cop City and protect an Atlanta forest continues despite a brutal police raid on the protest encampment.
The ARD is only possible because of the commitment of its subscribers and readers. Everyday people committed to transforming themselves and the society around them are our best hope for the future.
The pandemic and halted railroad strike underscore the need for universal paid sick leave, especially for low-wage workers.
A poor and Indigenous people-led movement is changing how poor people are discussed and empowering their own solutions by centering themselves.
Despite compounding economic troubles, there’s debate as to whether or not the United States is in an economic recession. So what is a recession? Today, we’re looking into what they are, why they occur, and what we can do about them.
State and local governments, organizers, and activists are worried about violence on Election Day and over the coming weeks.
Cultural appropriation of Black hairstyles is harmful, considering how Black people continue to experience hair discrimination.
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, here are the ways we can further prepare and mobilize for safe abortion access and reproductive health.
Following the Uvalde school shooting, here are some ways to support the victims, survivors, and the community as recovering from the tragedy.
Foster care and adoption are not “simple” solutions for forced pregnancies and cause additional trauma for those children.
Despite 420 celebrations and growing support to legalize it, people of color continue to be incarcerated for marijuana and excluded from the cannabis industry.
Black Americans were less likely to take advantage of the mortgage refinancing boom due to unaddressed racial inequities in banking and real estate.
Mass student strikes over COVID safeguards continue a long history of student activism in the United States.
We asked ARD team members and contributors to share their New Year’s resolutions related to creating social change in 2022.
A list of ways to begin to unlearn the harmful narratives around Thanksgiving and support the wellbeing of Indigenous communities.
A reflection on Citizenship Day from teh perspective of undocumented immigrants.
Hispanic and Latino have been used to describe people with roots in Spain or Latin America, but the terms blur multiple diasporas' experiences and identities.
Law and Order. CSI. Hawaii-Five-Oh. American Sniper. TV shows and movies about law enforcement and the police permeate the screens of Americans across the country. Media portrayals about police officers, detectives, judges, crime fighters, and more firmly implemented into the cultural lexicon. Just because they are on TV does not mean that these shows exclusively exist for entertainment. Many shows actively depict criminal justice without showcasing the many ways it harms the lives of communities of color. These shows often work to bolster law enforcement in the eyes of white supremacy while simultaneously reducing compassion for the disproportionately Black victims of its system.
As an unaccompanied minor who traveled to the U.S. for refuge, Sergio shares his story and how we can support other unaccompanied youths.
During the start pandemic, women of color were disproportionately losing their job. Almost a year later, employment rates remain low, suggesting ulterior reasons for the job loss.
Black farmers lost 870,000 farms in the past 60 years. Now, Black farmers advocate for agricultural education in their communities.
After Kamala Harris was elected America’s first Black, Indian American, and female vice president, South Asians largely reacted with enthusiasm. A September poll found that 72 percent of Indian Americans were going to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace). But when the vice president-elect takes office in a few weeks, how are South Asian American communities going to grapple with their legacies of anti-Blackness alongside their celebration of this historical milestone? How will we make sure that we reject model minority tropes and also center her Black identity?