Jordan Rivera

Jordan Rivera

Jordan Rivera leads the reporting on community organizing, labor actions, and grassroots activism. With over ten years of experience in local media and neighborhood advocacy, he focuses on stories that show how people are coming together to create change.

Culinary Resistance How Food Tells Stories of Identity and Struggle
Culture of Resistance

Culinary Resistance: How Food Tells Stories of Identity and Struggle

Food is more than just sustenance—it is a vessel of culture, a repository of history, and a subtle form of resistance. Across the world, ...

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The Power of Nonviolent Resistance Lessons from History
Revolution & Resistance

The Power of Nonviolent Resistance: Lessons from History

Nonviolent resistance has long been a powerful tool for social and political change. Across cultures and centuries, individuals and movements have demonstrated that lasting ...

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How Systems of Oppression Are Built and Sustained
Revolution & Resistance

How Systems of Oppression Are Built and Sustained

Oppression is a social phenomenon that involves the systematic mistreatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ...

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Personal Stories from the Frontlines of Social Justice
Voices & Declarations

Personal Stories from the Frontlines of Social Justice

Social justice movements are often fueled by the passion and perseverance of individuals who stand up to injustice, discrimination, and inequality. These movements have ...

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Rethinking Law and Order The Case for Criminal Justice Reform
Voices & Declarations

Rethinking Law and Order: The Case for Criminal Justice Reform

The criminal justice system is often seen as a pillar of societal stability, yet in practice, it has frequently been criticized for perpetuating inequality, ...

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Indigenous Voices The Fight to Protect Sacred Lands
Voices & Declarations

Indigenous Voices: The Fight to Protect Sacred Lands

Indigenous communities around the world have long maintained deep connections to their ancestral lands. These lands are not merely physical spaces; they carry spiritual, ...

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From Protest Signs to Fashion The Politics of Symbolism
Culture of Resistance

From Protest Signs to Fashion: The Politics of Symbolism

Symbols have always been a central part of human communication, conveying complex ideas with simplicity. In the context of activism, protests, and social movements, ...

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The Impact of Globalization on National Systems and Structures
Structures & Systems

The Impact of Globalization on National Systems and Structures

Globalization has fundamentally transformed the way nations operate, influencing political, economic, social, and cultural systems. While it has opened up new opportunities for trade, ...

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How Education Systems Perpetuate Inequality
Structures & Systems

How Education Systems Perpetuate Inequality

Education is often seen as the great equalizer—a tool for lifting individuals out of poverty, providing opportunities, and promoting social mobility. However, when we ...

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Resistance Through Literature The Written Word as a Weapon
Culture of Resistance

Resistance Through Literature: The Written Word as a Weapon

Literature has long been a powerful tool for social change, and throughout history, it has played a central role in resistance movements worldwide. From ...

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