“To get involved with a cause, you really have to become aware of it. You have to go on the ground and see with your own eyes, the people who have been affected by it, their process in how they’re combating it, and what the organization represents.”
David Arquette
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“Social movements are at once the symptoms and the instruments of progress. Ignore them and statesmanship is irrelevant; fail to use them and it is weak.”
Walter Lippmann
Articles on Movements and Causes
Social movements and people working on causes they care for have shaped our rights, our politics, our culture and our ways of life. Those movements begin with the interactions people and communities have with others and grow from there. The world wouldn’t be what it is today without these.
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Red, Black, White, Green – A Poem for Palestine
‘Red, Black, White, Green’ – A poem about the colors of the Palestinian flag and how they can represent many things.
Decay: A Poem About Collapse and Reformation
There’s so much decay in the world as different systems collapse. But as dark as it gets, there’s always hope that we can pick ourselves back up and reform these systems.
Every Day – A Poem About Fatigue and Hope
Every Day – A poem about dealing with fatigue and executive dysfunction in this capitalistic hellscape while maintaining a sense of hope.
Aaron Bushnell: “I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”
On February 25th, Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty Air Force member, self-immolated to protest the genocide in Gaza.
‘Loverz Affair – La Raza 4 Gaza’ Unites Vegas Community
On February 25, Fifth Sun Project and Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation collaborated to host the 3rd annual ‘Loverz Affair – La Raza 4 Gaza Edition.’ This event focused on raising awareness, solidarity, and funds for Palestinians and local street vendors.
‘ARTUOK?’ – First Friday Celebrates Art’s Impact on Mental Health at 2nd Annual Resource Fair
The First Friday Foundation is gearing up for its 2ndannual ‘ARTUOK?’ event, celebrating how art and self-expression help with mental health and save lives!
The Winds of Change – A Poem for Palestine
A poem about the genocide of Palestinian people, and how the wind that carries their cries for help also carries the seeds of change.
UNLV Students Protest University’s Response to Shooting
After the tragic shooting on Dec. 6, UNLV implemented heightened security measures for the new semester. Some students feel the response is lacking.
All Eyes on Rafah: The Super Bowl Massacre
While Americans watched and celebrated the Super Bowl this past Sunday, Israel bombed Rafah – the last “safe” place left for Palestinian refugees seeking shelter.