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I t happened earlier this month the same way it always happens. Jesse Welles was scrolling on his cell at home in northwest Arkansas — Siloam Springs, population 21,000 — when he came across a recruitment ad for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE to most of us). …

There’s a slogan in left-wing circles that goes, “Don’t mourn, organize!” Attributed to Joe Hill, the martyred American labor leader and songwriter of the early twentieth century, its meaning is simple: When powerful people do terrible things, it’s important to regather one’s strength and stand up for what is right …

For the last two years, I’ve been part of a team developing rock radio content to talk to listeners about human rights. The goal is to help audience members throughout the United States better understand these critically important concepts that impact both their lives and the lives of their neighbors. …

The new documentary Joan Baez I Am a Noise, arriving in theaters nationwide on Oct. 13, examines the life and work of Joan Baez, a folk legend and renowned activist who emerged as a powerful voice for change during the 1960s counterculture movement. Born in Staten Island, New York, to …

At the outset of PBS’ docuseries Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World, Chuck D asserts, “[In 2020], the Black Lives Matter protests wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for hip-hop.” It’s a lofty statement, as anti-establishment organizing and revolt have existed since Black people were brought to America. …