Internet Activism Archives

black lives matter

Internet Activism

Nancy Pelosi and the house Democrats kneel on the House of Representative floor while wearing kente cloth, this is an example of performative allyship.

How to Avoid Performative Allyship: The Moment Is Over, Time to Join the Movement

Performative allyship isn’t helping. If you’re interested in building more than just a “woke” brand and want to be part of lasting, systemic change, here’s where to start.

Abbie Jones —

Aug 6, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

criminal justice reform

politics + activism

On the Front Lines: Alternative Forms of Protesting Police Violence

Alternative forms of protest are necessary to make activism accessible. Sometimes, they’re even more effective at creating change than a permitted march.

Hannah Hodson —

Jun 23, 2020

Internet Activism

technology

politics + activism

The Internet’s Increasing Lack of Privacy Is Putting LGBTQ People in Real Danger

“For all the harm popularly associated with online anonymity, anonymity can often be the only shield allowing LGBTQ folk to safely exist online.”

Heather Davidson —

Aug 7, 2017

direct action

Internet Activism

politics + activism

Here’s What Autostraddle Is Doing For the Women’s Strike: A Roundtable and Stuff

“We support a strike that calls for recognition of women’s value and the necessity of the many forms of their labor; we also support all those who are already struggling…

the team —

Mar 8, 2017

be the change

disability

An animated rendering of a black woman in an orange jumpsuit reaching for the hand of a Middle Eastern woman in hijab and with her left leg and arm amputated. The text above them says "Disability justice means resisting togther from solitary cells to open-air prisons," and the text below them says "To exist is to resist."

politics + activism

Be the Change: Six Disabled Activists On Why the Resistance Must Be Accessible

A roundtable with disabled advocates, leaders, and protesters on how they came to activism, building an inclusive movement, and resources you should know about.

Carrie —

Feb 13, 2017

donald trump

Internet Activism

politics + activism

5 Newsletters to Help You Take Action Against Trump Today and Every Day

Get digestible action items against Trump and for your fellow citizens in your inbox each day to make it a little easier to work for justice.

Rachel —

Dec 1, 2016

#blacklivesmatter

feminism

community

Rebel Girls: 20 Autostraddle Community Members Who Are Changing the World

Documentary films. Policy initiatives. Direct action. These 20 activists are doing it all to save the world — and they’re Autostraddle readers just like you!

Carmen —

Jul 11, 2015

feminism

Internet Activism

geekery

For Us, By Us: These Apps Are What Happens When Girls #HackForGirlsRights

Girl coders from around the world accepted a challenge in February to design websites or apps that increase girls’ access to safe spaces online and in their physical communities. Here’s…

Carmen —

Apr 24, 2015

autostraddle live

event