In an age of political apathy, awareness is critical to the growth of a movement. People cannot became active participants without becoming educated. Awareness and civil involvement go hand in hand: one can’t survive without the other. To help you become a more aware citizen and more actively engaged in the world around you, we have complied informational material for you to use to educate yourself and foster change in your community .
Importance of Activism in an Interconnected Society
By Frankie DeFaria (staff writer)
Without intersectionality, however, social justice movements and individual activists inadvertently or intentionally leave out other marginalized groups of people.
Attacks on Independence: Abortion Rights
by Frankie DeFaria (staff writer)
Anti-abortion politicians have entered office, and pro-choice activists and abortion providers have been murdered.
Attacks on Independence: Trans Rights
by Abby Walden (staff writer)
7 anti-trans sports bans, 4 religious refusal bills, 2 anti-LGBTQ education bills, 1 anti-trans medical care bill, and 1 sham “hate crimes” bill have been passed this year.
Attacks on Independence: Voting Rights
by Frankie DeFaria (staff writer)
Some of these added obstacles include cuts to early voting, voter ID laws, and purges to voter rolls.
At a Glance 