The Rev. Curtis Everette. Gatewood posted an incredible prayer for former Vice-President Dick Cheney’s heart last week on his Facebook profile. If you are unfamilier with Rev. Gatewood, his bio is more than impressive. At the young age of ten, he became a card carrying member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored […]
Unless your head has been buried in the sand, you should be well-acquainted with Madison Kimrey by now. Twelve-year-old Madison may not be old enough to vote, but she is old enough to make a difference. She is a regular participant in North Carolina’s Moral Monday protests, described by The Nation as “An inspiring grassroots […]
Will Potter: The shocking move to criminalize nonviolent protest In 2002, investigative journalist and TED Fellow Will Potter decided to take a break from his regular beat, writing about shootings and murders for the Chicago Tribune. He went to help a local group campaigning against animal testing: “I thought it would be a safe way […]
The Denver-based company Chipotle is asking customers to refrain from bringing guns into its restaurants after gun rights activists brought military-style assault rifles into one of its restaurants in Dallas, Texas. As reported by Time, Chipotle issued a statement on Monday asking their customers not to bring guns into their restaurants, although it remains unclear […]
“F-Word = Feminism. Feminism is the believe that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. ” ~Ms. Foundation In honor of the Ms. Foundation’s 40th anniversary, Julie Hermelin produced and directed a web special with Gloria Steinem and Dorothy Q. Thomas, interim executive director of the Ms. Foundation, in conversation with Jen and […]