Hey patrons! Our producer, Rara, is editing an abridged version of this panel to roll out in our podcast and on the radio – but we felt like we wanted to drop this extended, full cut of our recent panel […]
Recording of our “Abolitionist media & the Atlanta Way” panel Read More »
Organizers say today’s action is in solidarity with Atlanta’s struggle to stop Cop City following the Block Cop City direct action yesterday. ATLANTA—This afternoon, direct action network Palestine Action US disrupted operations at Bank of New York Mellon’s Atlanta office
Hundreds of protesters arrived to the site unarmed and nonviolent. Police declared the protest illegal and responded with full riot gear, tear gas, and rubber bullets. ATLANTA—On Mon., Nov. 13, around 8 a.m., hundreds of protesters gathered at Gresham Park
Cop City construction stopped for the day due to Block Cop City action, organizers say Read More »
Protesters, local and non-local to the Atlanta area, say this is not just an Atlanta struggle. This is a developing story and we will continue to report on it as it develops. ATLANTA—Around 8 a.m. this morning, hundreds of protesters
“Block Cop City” mass nonviolent direct action takes place in Atlanta today Read More »
Abolitionist filmmaker and Los Angeles native Matthew Solomon joins Aja Arnold to chat about his documentary Reimagining Safety, screening in Atlanta on Nov. 8 as part of Stop Cop City’s Week of Action. They discuss the inspiration behind the film,
New podcast episode: “Reimagining Safety” with Matthew Solomon Read More »
The lawsuits are for violation of First Amendment and wrongful arrest in September 2021 Correction: This article has been updated to reflect the correction that four Atlanta residents, not five, plus one journalist, have filed multiple lawsuits against the City
Stop Cop City protesters file lawsuits against Atlanta Police Department Read More »
In this episode, we speak with Washington D.C.-based writer, communications professional, and student of international affairs Dorgham Abusalim and Atlanta-based organizer Jasmine Burnett about the situation currently unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Since the recent escalation in the Israeli-Palestine conflict
From Atlanta to Palestine: Covering the genocide in Gaza Read More »
Our podcast is back! We aren’t back into full operations yet, but we wanted to put together a story about what’s happened within the Stop Cop City movement so far this month. Check out the newsletter article I wrote about
From Stop Cop City to Block Cop City: How Did We Get Here? Read More »
Organizers say they’ve collected thousands of signatures for a referendum to put Cop City on the November ballot. But local officials seem intent on making sure it doesn’t reach a vote. This story was published in partnership with non-profit investigative
Atlanta voters want to decide the future of Cop City. Will their leaders let them? Read More »
Three organizers were charged with “money laundering” and “charity fraud” in a direct attack on mutual aid and civil rights protests. This story was published in partnership with The Appeal. It was originally published in The Appeal on June 2, 2023.
