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By
Johnathan Silver
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July 31, 2019

Unaffordable Rent Forces Influential Austin Bookstore to Begin New Chapter

An icon of Austin's literary scene is facing a new chapter after being priced out of its current location. Red Salmon Arts, which runs East Austin-based Resistencia Bookstore, announced earlier this month that rent for the bookshop recently doubled, eventually leading to a notice to vacate the property before August. The store, located at 4926 E. Cesar Chavez St. Unit C1, has been a platform...
By
Patricia Mazzei and Frances Robles
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July 25, 2019

Ricardo Rosselló, Puerto Rico’s Governor, Resigns After Protests

SAN JUAN, P.R. — Gov. Ricardo A. Rosselló of Puerto Rico announced his resignation on Wednesday night, conceding that he could no longer credibly remain in power after an extraordinary popular uprising and looming impeachment proceedings had derailed his administration. In a statement posted online just before midnight, Mr. Rosselló , 40, said he would step down on Aug. 2. He said his successor for...
By
Patricia Mazzei and Frances Robles
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July 25, 2019

Ricardo Rosselló, Puerto Rico’s Governor, Resigns After Protests

SAN JUAN, P.R. — Gov. Ricardo A. Rosselló of Puerto Rico announced his resignation on Wednesday night, conceding that he could no longer credibly remain in power after an extraordinary popular uprising and looming impeachment proceedings had derailed his administration. In a statement posted online just before midnight, Mr. Rosselló , 40, said he would step down on Aug. 2. He said his successor for...
July 16, 2019

Create a Free Will: A Gift to You from Resist!

Dear Resister, Creating a will is one of the most impactful ways to support the people and causes you love. Many supporters of Resist choose to leave a gift to the organization in their will. Have you thought about doing so? Today, we’re excited to offer you a 100% free and simple way to do this to prepare for your future and help your values...
July 10, 2019

Resist's Radical Philanthropy Series

Dear Resister, Today we're taking the time to celebrate our Radical Philanthropy Series which recounts our story of transformation throughout the years, how we do our work and our hopes for the future of philanthropy. You can learn more about our event here. Haven't read our five-part series yet? Click on the links below. 1. Transforming Resist: An Introduction to a Series on Radical Philanthropy...
July 8, 2019

Resist's 2018 Annual Report

Dear Resister, In 2018 we witnessed incredible feats by organized communities across the country. Our movements are growing and winning in beautiful ways. At Resist, exciting things happened for us as foundation. Take a look at our annual report to learn about the progressive groups we funded and read about our story of transformation.
July 8, 2019

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for ALL?

“... we only ask, that when we stand up and talk about one nation under God, liberty, justice for everybody, we only want to be able to look at the flag, put our right hand over our hearts, repeat those words and know that they are true.” - Barbara Jordan Dear Resister, On the fourth of July, we at Resist reflected on this nation’s promise...
July 8, 2019

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for ALL?

“... we only ask, that when we stand up and talk about one nation under God, liberty, justice for everybody, we only want to be able to look at the flag, put our right hand over our hearts, repeat those words and know that they are true.” - Barbara Jordan Dear Resister, On this fourth of July, we at Resist reflect on this nation’s promise...
June 19, 2019

Meet The New Resisters, Our 2019 May Cycle

Dear Resister, Thanks to donors like you, Resist has supported thousands of groups working on the frontlines for gender equality, racial justice, LGBTQ freedom, immigrants’ rights, economic and environmental justice. We’ve been able to bear witness to the incredible feats our grantees accomplish with little funding, under an administration that tries to sabotage their every move. Our grantees need you. The movement needs you. When...
June 19, 2019

Meet The New Resisters, Our 2019 May Cycle

Dear Resister, Thanks to donors like you, Resist has supported thousands of groups working on the frontlines for gender equality, racial justice, LGBTQ freedom, immigrants’ rights, economic and environmental justice. We’ve been able to bear witness to the incredible feats our grantees accomplish with little funding, under an administration that tries to sabotage their every move. Our grantees need you. The movement needs you. When...

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