Protests and movements for social change have always been part of human history. Technology and technological advancements have helped in the spread of ideas and the impact of movements throughout human history. In this post, I explore the ways two activists of different eras recognized the potential for technology to …
About 4 years ago I purchased a sewing machine. I had for a long time thought of sewing as an old-fashioned skill, which was out of sync with my idea of modern womanhood. But then I found myself living abroad in a place where I was surrounded by a wealth …
On Friday 24 September 2021, at Gustav Adolfs Torg, a cobbled square in the centre of Gothenburg used as a meeting point for demonstrations, I stood amongst a crowd of people of all ages, with dance beats blaring from a large speaker and a sea of placards aloft in the …
On 24 August 2021, the Democratic Socialists of America, Los Angeles chapter, tweeted “we regret to inform you all that tweeting isn’t organizing”. This was followed by a threaded tweet encouraging people to sign up for an event entitled DSA 101, during which they could ‘learn how [to organize]” we …
Let me start by telling you a little about myself – I admit I’m not what you might call an “activist.” I believe strongly in racial and gender equality, putting an end to all forms of discrimination and violence, and I strive to be an active participant in pursuing social …
This past Friday, the 24th of September, the Fridays For Future climate movement held its first global day of action since the start of the COVID pandemic. Using the hashtag #uprootthesystem, protestors took both to the streets and to online spaces to demand intersectional climate justice. Two of our bloggers, …
On 13th July of this year, thediplomat.com reported on the story of Naheema Zehri, a feminist activist who campaigned for the Women Azadi March in Quetta in late 2019 through social media. Zehri has since been forced to reduce her online presence because fake Instagram and Twitter accounts operating under …
