Archive - Activist Explorer Newsletter, by Juliana Barnet

Where are the Social Movements in Fiction?

Eleven guesses why social justice activism rarely appears in our novels and movies

Apr 29, 2022 •

Palestinian Journalist Shares His Experiences after Leaving Gaza

Fadi Abushammala speaks with local group MD4Ceasefire

May 13, 2024 •

Imperialism and I

What has living in the heart of imperialism done to me?

Oct 9, 2024 •

Unpacking “Ceasefire Now!”

My family and I participate with a group of constituents of Maryland’s District 4, just east of DC, focused on persuading our Congressional…

Feb 1, 2024 •

Introducing Activist Explorer

Exploring the activist experience in reality and in fiction.

Mar 11, 2022 •

Confronting Complexities

What happens when oppressed people find ourselves in an oppressor role?

Apr 1, 2024 •

What Do We Gain from These Elections?

Much has been written about the losses we—the Left, progressives, socialists, and similar—now face after the 2024 US elections.

Dec 1, 2024 •

Tales of Struggle for, by, and about Activists

May 7, 2022 •

Musings on being a Jew and on Antisemitism

My ancestry is one hundred percent Jewish on both sides, but I was raised Jewish Christian.

Dec 1, 2023 •

The Activist Experience

Bad pollen allergy kept me from posting this yesterday.

May 21, 2022 •

Chapter 1.1 The Basement

Intro and first part of the story

Aug 30, 2024 •

Light is Returning

...plus an update

May 1, 2024 •

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