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Immigrant Detainees are Striking Against Environmental Injustice

On Memorial Day, shortly after the tear gas deployed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement dissipated, community members outside New Jersey’s...

05.06.2026 20

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Sophie Shepherd

The NYPD Reminds Us That Police Don’t Protect People, Only Power

In a lawsuit complaining that the New York City Police Department failed to protect a woman from assaults by a Zionist mob, the city’s lawyers are...

17.04.2026 20

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Sophie Shepherd

To End the Genocide, We Must Hold Weapons Manufacturers Accountable (or Shut Them Down)

Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank just passed its 800th day (and 77th year): at least 70,000 have been confirmed dead,...

16.12.2025 40

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Sophie Shepherd

New York’s Bold Fight for Public Power

In the fight for a just transition to renewable energy in the United States, New Yorkers achieved two major legislative wins in 2019 and 2023. Today,...

23.10.2025 20

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Sophie Shepherd

Is Gen Z Really Apathetic to Climate Chaos and Trump’s Fascist Creep?

A dangerous myth is brewing in the US: Gen Z isn’t interested in protesting.  Hundreds have taken to social media sites to question and scold young...

30.09.2025 20

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Sophie Shepherd

We Need Good Trouble, Not Designer Protests

Americans are mobilizing en masse against the Trump administration. First, there was “50 protests, 50 states, 1 day.” Then came “Hands Off”...

29.07.2025 20

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Sophie Shepherd

Demilitarizing the Brooklyn Navy Yard

There are military manufacturers hiding in Brooklyn on city property. It’s time to evict them. On Wendesday, June 18th, I was one of four activists...

27.06.2025 30

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Sophie Shepherd