Roblox players unable to protest Israel's actions in Gaza in person have taken to the game's digital streets to make their voices heard. This form of virtual protest not only facilitates community-building but also democratises activism by including marginalised groups.

As a response to rising rental housing costs in the US, grassroots organizers are taking on their landlords by forming tenant unions and garnering the power of collective action. But what has driven this price-gouging and caused American renters to pursue these unionization efforts?

A 2023 survey shows fans are ready to join the picket line with actors and writers during the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes. This solidarity shows changing attitudes towards fair working conditions as consumers increasingly prioritize worker wellbeing.

The Russian decision to invade Ukraine has led to outcries and recrimination from many. In times of crisis, people want to see brands step up to support afflicted communities and they're increasingly critical of moves that feel rushed or executed to virtue signal instead of to serve.