‘Trump looked us in the eye’: Activists show how they confronted the president to his face

During an evening out at a high-end D.C. steakhouse, President Donald Trump was directly confronted by Code Pink activists. They seized a last-minute reservation and used it to bring their antiwar, pro-immigrant, and pro-Palestinian message face to face with the president.

Michael K. Williams Legacy Award Announced

Family, friends, and collaborators gathered in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, four years after Michael K. Williams’s passing to celebrate his memory. During a commemorative walk, they announced the Michael K. Williams Legacy Award, with Malik Yoba named as its first recipient for his commitment to activism and community healing.

Michael K. Williams Legacy Award Announced

The Enduring Legacy of Eleanor Bumpurs, Murdered by the NYPD For Resisting Eviction

When the NYPD killed Eleanor Bumpurs, it ignited debate across New York City about police brutality and racism. This piece revisits her story and the writer’s quest to speak with her daughter, revealing not just one woman’s devastating loss, but how it fueled a broader movement.

The Enduring Legacy of Eleanor Bumpurs, Murdered by the NYPD For Resisting Eviction

Campaigners want to change the world map to show Africa is bigger

A movement of campaigners seeks to revise traditional cartographic practices to better represent Africa’s actual size on the world map. Although details remain limited, their message highlights the potential influence of global map depictions on public perception.

Campaigners want to change the world map to show Africa is bigger

Hundreds rally on July 4 against immigration raids, budget bill in downtown L.A.

On Independence Day, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to rally against immigration raids that have unsettled the region over the past month.

Jane Fonda Is Far from Finished — With Fitness or Activism

Iconic actress and Oscar winner Jane Fonda is raising a fist against the march of time by starring in a virtual-reality exercise series. At 87, she continues to defy expectations, embracing new technologies and feeling younger than ever.

Jane Fonda Is Far from Finished — With Fitness or Activism

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

In an unusual move, the U.S. government is attempting to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil using a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that contains no criminal allegations. Pressed for evidence, officials cite their power to deport individuals based on beliefs.

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs