Local Politics
How to Find and Join an Organization Pushing for the Causes You Care About
Attending protests and reading anti-racism books are great first steps, but real power comes from working with other people to make change.
Let's All Rejoice in the Chaos of the Handforth Parish Council Video
Jackie Weaver or not, you’re all going in the book! You’re all going in the book!
How to Find and Bug the Correct Local Politician to Actually Get Stuff Done
If you want to make life better in your community, look to your city councilmembers, state reps, and school board. Here's a guide to what they do.
How to Keep Pushing for Change Now That the Election Is Over
A Biden win was never going to mean the end of white supremacy, climate change, abortion restrictions... the list goes on, and so does the fight.
Claudia Conway Isn't Going to Save Us From This Political Hellscape
When an adult says something like, "The kids will save us,” they're shirking their own responsibility to make change now.
'You Can’t Be Afraid of Failure': Meet Charlotte's First Black Female Mayor
Vi Lyles made history when she was elected mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina in November. She talks to Broadly about how she hopes her win reminds young people, and especially young women, to be brave in the face of adversity.
You've Never Heard of the Most Successful Independence Party in Britain
Nevermind the SNP or Plaid Cymru, there is a radical independence movement growing in Canvey Island and they're threatening a referendum.
How Voting Flaws Protect the Manhattan DA Who Didn't Prosecute Harvey Weinstein
Candidates opposing the DA, who also declined to pursue felony fraud charges agains the Trump family, are shining a spotlight on the power of local elections.
Gun-Toting Militias Are Now Part of Local Politics Thanks to Trump
When self-designated patriot groups first emerged during the early 90s, they identified as enemies of the "New World Order." Now they're playing the game.
Would-Be Politician Dropped the N-Word and Sparked a Community Resistance
Southampton is confronting its racial identity with newly minted activism.
The Imperfect Host, Part One: The Citizens of Super Bowl City
Super Bowl 50 is in Santa Clara, but San Francisco is hosting the NFL mini-theme park Super Bowl City. Fitting a city in a city isn't any easier than it sounds.