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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Gilroy to Host First-Ever Pride Event August 2 After Long Grassroots Effort and City Resistance

Gilroy will host its first Pride event on August 2, showcasing performances and community resources for LGBTQ+ residents.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is proceeding with annexation, and there is only one way to stop it

The recent Israeli military order allows for the confiscation of 5,758 dunums of land in the West Bank, significantly contributing to ongoing land theft and settlement expansion.
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Will Zohran Mamdani help or hurt New York's economy?

Mamdani's campaign for NYC mayor focused on affordability through free buses, rent freezes, and tax hikes on the wealthy.
#zohran-mamdani
fromCounterPunch.org
2 weeks ago

Socialism Is Good Politics

Zohran Mamdani's victory signals a significant trend of success for left-wing candidates through robust grassroots engagement and clear political commitments.
NYC politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

How How Do New Yorkers Feel About Mamdani's Win in NYC's Mayoral Primary? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Zohran Mamdani's primary victory was driven by grassroots efforts, strong community ties, and digital outreach, indicating a demand for change in NYC.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What Music Fans Can Teach Progressive Politicians

Rallies generate emotion but often fail to produce lasting action or civic engagement.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democrats Are Overperforming in 2025 Thanks to Trump and a Fresh Focus on Grassroots Organizing

The DNC's strategy under Ken Martin focuses on grassroots organizing, mobilizing 16,000 volunteers to engage in midterm elections and hold Republicans accountable.
US Elections
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Saturday Links: US-Born Citizen Detained In Florida Has Been Released

Cole Valley's first night market drew approximately 500 attendees, transforming Cole Street into an urban oasis, showcasing the community's vibrant spirit and local commerce.
San Francisco
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Dolores Huerta: Trump is a fascist and his goal is to hurt and destroy'

Dolores Huerta, at 95, continues to advocate for justice and grassroots organizing amid current socio-political challenges.
Her slogan 'Si, se puede' remains a source of hope and activism.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Fascism Isn't Coming - It's Here. Now What?

Confronting fascism requires strategic coalition building based on compassion and shared knowledge for safety and justice during challenging political times.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

At packed L.A. rally, Bernie Sanders says U.S. facing 'extraordinary danger'

Bernie Sanders rallied 36,000 people in Los Angeles, warning against authoritarianism and urging resistance to despair in challenging times.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Anti-Trump, Musk protests kick off in L.A. and around the nation

"We feel like we have a duty to exercise our first amendment rights and we are just doing this in between our day job and picking our kids up from daycare."
US Elections
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Here's what Mass. Democrats say they're doing to counter Trump's 'all-out assault'

Democrats, despite being in the minority, are employing strategies like lawsuits and grassroots organizing to challenge President Trump's executive orders.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

Ken Martin Wants Democrats to "Win the Wellstone Way"

Paul Wellstone always said, 'Even if they tell you you're ahead, run like you're 20 points behind.'
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fromThe Nation
7 months ago

Democrats Should Listen to What Chuck Rocha's Saying About Their Party

Chuck Rocha declared he won’t be running for DNC chairman, preferring to rebuild the party rather than serve full-time in fundraising roles. His stance reflects a larger dissatisfaction with the DNC's emphasis on attracting big donors over grassroots organizing. This criticism has gained traction following recent electoral defeats by the Democrats, as they struggle to connect with working-class voters.
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