An Emergency Acknowledged, Thanks to Grassroots Feminists
After more than two years of struggle, Puerto Rican feminists have won an important victory. Finally, gender-based violence will be treated as the emergency it is.
After more than two years of struggle, Puerto Rican feminists have won an important victory. Finally, gender-based violence will be treated as the emergency it is.
The earthquakes in Puerto Rico demand support for immediate relief, led by the grassroots, and for long-term organizing to demand a just recovery.
Puerto Ricans led one of the dozen revolts that took place in 2019, toppling their corrupt governor. Learn the lessons from their struggle straight from the voice of a leading activist, Shariana Ferrer-Núñez of Colectiva.
In a recent article in Truthout, Yulissa Arce Mendez looks at the recent uprising against Rosselló: a fast-moving fire against long-simmering austerity and colonial violence.