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1 hour ago

Thousands in US to join no school, no work, no shopping' protest in economic blackout

Neidi Dominguez, founding executive director of Organized Power in Numbers, stated that they expect more than twice the number of May Day events than last year, indicating a significant increase in participation and activism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

I'm hoping people get inspired': what can we learn from the godfather of community organizing?

Effective community organizing combines art and science, requiring sustained effort beyond initial demonstrations to create lasting change.
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fromThe Nation
4 hours ago

What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting

Workers are uniting to fight for dignity and respect in the workplace, facing challenges but remaining committed to their cause.
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fromThe Nation
23 hours ago

Letitia James: We Cannot Afford to Abandon the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court's decision undermines democracy and voting rights, but efforts for representation and resources will continue unabated.
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fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Survey Says: Empathy Is the Key To Getting Motorists to Drive Safer - Streetsblog USA

Empathy, not enforcement, may be key to changing dangerous driving behaviors in America.
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fromState of the Planet
21 hours ago

Partnering for Environmental Justice in Harlem

The conference addressed climate-driven health impacts and environmental justice in New York City, emphasizing community collaboration for a sustainable future.
#voting-rights
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections Fair

The Trump administration significantly weakened the DOJ's Voting Section by removing experienced lawyers and replacing them with loyalists, undermining election integrity.
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fromSCSJ
6 days ago

Organizations Appeal 747 Ruling Upholding Discriminatory NC Law

Voting rights organizations appeal federal court decision on same-day registration restrictions in North Carolina, impacting young voters' participation.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections Fair

The Trump administration significantly weakened the DOJ's Voting Section by removing experienced lawyers and replacing them with loyalists, undermining election integrity.
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fromSCSJ
6 days ago

Organizations Appeal 747 Ruling Upholding Discriminatory NC Law

Voting rights organizations appeal federal court decision on same-day registration restrictions in North Carolina, impacting young voters' participation.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Long, Bitter Fight to Get ICE Out of Dallas

Azael Alvarez recorded suspected ICE agents detaining a person in Dallas, highlighting tensions between local law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
fromKqed
19 hours ago

Search of Golden Gate Bridge Protesters' Social Media Was Illegal, Attorneys Argue | KQED

Moeel filed a motion to suppress that evidence in court ahead of trial, where defendants face maximum sentences of 14 or 15 years in prison for charges including felony conspiracy, false imprisonment and trespassing to interfere with a business.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

'The biggest game Nike is ever going to play': The anti-white discrimination case that could change DEI forever

Nike has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, despite facing challenges and controversies over the years.
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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

American Psychological Association's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Apology

Disbanding CEMRRAT contradicts APA's commitment to diversity and undermines efforts to support ethnic minorities in psychology.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

'The disfavored groups, No. 1, obviously, would be white males': Ron DeSantis is still signing anti-DEI legislation | Fortune

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, claiming white men are discriminated against by these programs.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

'The biggest game Nike is ever going to play': The anti-white discrimination case that could change DEI forever

Nike has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, despite facing challenges and controversies over the years.
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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

American Psychological Association's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Apology

Disbanding CEMRRAT contradicts APA's commitment to diversity and undermines efforts to support ethnic minorities in psychology.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

'The disfavored groups, No. 1, obviously, would be white males': Ron DeSantis is still signing anti-DEI legislation | Fortune

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation prohibiting funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, claiming white men are discriminated against by these programs.
#hope
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Hope Is Not Naive: Rebecca Solnit on Backlash, Power, and Political Memory

Taking action with supportive people can alleviate despair and depression.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Hope Is Not Naive: Rebecca Solnit on Backlash, Power, and Political Memory

Taking action with supportive people can alleviate despair and depression.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Student's alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry

Transnational repression poses significant risks to international students in Australia, highlighted by a Chinese student's six-year jail sentence for protesting.
#voting-rights-act
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fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

What is the Voting Rights Act, and why does the recent Supreme Court ruling threaten minority voters' rights?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces erosion, threatening political representation for African American and Latino communities.
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fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

The logic of the racist Supreme Court isn't adding up

The Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, allowing for increased racial gerrymandering and misrepresentation of Black voters in Louisiana.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Sunny Hostin Gets Emotional Over Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling: Have to Tell My Children That They Have Less Civil Rights'

The Supreme Court's decision limits race in congressional districting, impacting the Voting Rights Act and emotional responses from individuals like Sunny Hostin.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Pete Buttigieg, Kelley Robinson denounce Supreme Court decision eviscerating Voting Rights Act - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, prompting calls for mobilization against racial discrimination in voting.
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fromSCSJ
1 day ago

SCOTUS Deals Major Blow to Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Case

The U.S. Supreme Court decision undermines Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, impacting Black and Brown voters' ability to combat discriminatory maps.
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fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Supreme Court Has Stripped Our Voting Rights Back to the Pre-Civil Rights Era

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been rendered ineffective by a recent Supreme Court decision, undermining protections against racial discrimination in voting.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

What is the Voting Rights Act, and why does the recent Supreme Court ruling threaten minority voters' rights?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 faces erosion, threatening political representation for African American and Latino communities.
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fromThe Verge
17 hours ago

The logic of the racist Supreme Court isn't adding up

The Supreme Court's decision undermines the Voting Rights Act, allowing for increased racial gerrymandering and misrepresentation of Black voters in Louisiana.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Sunny Hostin Gets Emotional Over Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling: Have to Tell My Children That They Have Less Civil Rights'

The Supreme Court's decision limits race in congressional districting, impacting the Voting Rights Act and emotional responses from individuals like Sunny Hostin.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Pete Buttigieg, Kelley Robinson denounce Supreme Court decision eviscerating Voting Rights Act - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, prompting calls for mobilization against racial discrimination in voting.
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fromSCSJ
1 day ago

SCOTUS Deals Major Blow to Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Case

The U.S. Supreme Court decision undermines Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, impacting Black and Brown voters' ability to combat discriminatory maps.
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fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Supreme Court Has Stripped Our Voting Rights Back to the Pre-Civil Rights Era

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been rendered ineffective by a recent Supreme Court decision, undermining protections against racial discrimination in voting.
#may-day
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

May Day and the Reclamation of the Jewish Radical Tradition

May Day, rooted in American labor history, is largely overlooked in the U.S. despite its global significance and origins in the fight for workers' rights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US activists plan May Day economic blackout: No school, no work, no shopping'

Labor unions and community groups are organizing an economic blackout for May Day to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

May Day and the Reclamation of the Jewish Radical Tradition

May Day, rooted in American labor history, is largely overlooked in the U.S. despite its global significance and origins in the fight for workers' rights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US activists plan May Day economic blackout: No school, no work, no shopping'

Labor unions and community groups are organizing an economic blackout for May Day to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Christchurch gunman fails in bid to appeal against guilty pleas in New Zealand court

The court said it did not accept Tarrant's evidence about his mental state, which was inconsistent with detailed observations of prison authorities, mental health professionals and trial lawyers.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

ABA Settlement Over Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Goes About How You'd Expect It To - Above the Law

The ABA has settled a lawsuit, agreeing to offer its Legal Opportunity Scholarship on a race/ethnicity-neutral basis.
#immigration
fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison

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4 days ago
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New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law

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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison

Hundreds of immigrant men at North Lake Processing Center began a hunger strike to demand due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation.
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fromTruthout
4 days ago

New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law

Grassroots coalitions are advancing legislation to sever ties with ICE in response to aggressive deportation policies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Brandon Gill Calls Somalis a Net Drain' on Society

Rep. Brandon Gill claims that some immigrant cultures are incompatible with American values and criticizes welfare dependency among non-citizen households.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Interfaith summit in Midtown focus on how legal community and others can help stop antisemitism | amNewYork

An interfaith summit addressed rising antisemitism and called for legal and societal action against Jew-hatred.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Pressley joins Epstein survivors demanding meeting with King Charles

King Charles III declined to meet with survivors of abuse during his visit to Washington for America's independence anniversary.
#storytelling
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Storytelling: Strong Like Bamboo 3 at The Marsh (SF)

Strong Like Bamboo 3 showcases diverse stories of resilience from various cultural perspectives at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Strong Like Bamboo" Free Storytelling Night (SF)

Seven American storytellers share stories of racism, courage, and wisdom to inspire and unite audiences.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Storytelling: Strong Like Bamboo 3 at The Marsh (SF)

Strong Like Bamboo 3 showcases diverse stories of resilience from various cultural perspectives at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Strong Like Bamboo" Free Storytelling Night (SF)

Seven American storytellers share stories of racism, courage, and wisdom to inspire and unite audiences.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

New 'Charlie Kirk Way' street signs in SoCal draw mixed reactions from residents

Street signs in Westminster honor Charlie Kirk, sparking mixed reactions regarding his conservative activism.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Perversion of the Voting Rights Act

James Jackson Kilpatrick's views on civil rights reflect a transformation from segregationist to a proponent of color-blindness, masking underlying racial discrimination.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

I Will Choose Death Over Treatment Unless New York Changes Its Parole Laws

Parole reforms are urgently needed for incarcerated individuals facing life sentences without hope of release.
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fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The American Academy of Pediatrics Punished Me for Speaking Up About Gaza

The AAP has acknowledged its historical racism and is committed to establishing an equity agenda for all children.
#palestine-action
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

An uprising against loneliness': why have football ultras become a cultural obsession?

In many ways, ultra-dom provides precisely what contemporary society lacks: collectivism in a period of atomisation; danger and adrenaline in a society that seems strangely bloodless; old-fashioned masculinity and muscle in a period of soft skills, and belonging in an era of rootlessness.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Teen trapped for 20 years on IPP jail term should have served 18 months, judges rule

Indefinite jail terms for young offenders have been quashed, leading to significant reductions in sentences for those wrongfully imprisoned.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault

Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, facing multiple charges and ongoing investigations in Canada.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under Indian law, sparks outcry

Declaring Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom unlawful under UAPA is the latest act in a calculated dismantling of Kashmir's civic life. The pattern is unmistakable.
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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What Families Need to Know About Restraints in Psychiatric Care

Restraints in healthcare settings disproportionately affect Black individuals and can lead to trauma and distrust in care.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Hundreds of detainees resume hunger strike at Michigan's largest immigration detention center

Migrants at North Lake Processing Center protest inhumane conditions, demanding better medical care, food, and faster immigration proceedings, while the government denies any issues.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

The Trump-nominated EEOC head wants to end diversity programs. One organization is fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

The Legal Accountability Center has filed a complaint against EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas for allegedly halting investigations into anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

It's like a slow death': a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina expressed her emotional struggle, stating, 'I cried a lot. I dreaded going to school.' This highlights the profound impact of her mother's incarceration on her daily life.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Courage is not hardwired-you can build it like a muscle. Here's how

"I cherish my own freedom dearly, but I care even more for your freedom," Mandela stated, unwilling to 'sell the birthright of the people to be free.'
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fromAxios
6 days ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Here Where We Live Is Our Country' tells the story of a Jewish labor movement

The Jewish Labour Bund was a revolutionary political party born in 1897 in the Czarist Empire that was secular, that was socialist, that was defiantly Jewish.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisian authorities suspended the Human Rights League for a month amid increasing authoritarianism and crackdowns on civil society since 2021.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Black and ethnic minority staff facing appalling' levels of racism in the workplace

Racism and unfair treatment of black and ethnic minority workers in Britain are increasing, necessitating urgent action from employers.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Report details missing, murdered Indigenous people in San Jose - San Jose Spotlight

Generational trauma from colonization and violence against Indigenous people in the U.S. is quantified in a report on Bay Area Native communities.
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fromFuturism
6 days ago

Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has banned data center construction on its land, becoming the first Indigenous nation to do so.
#civil-rights
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fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing to support the Southern Poverty Law Center amid heightened legal scrutiny from the Trump administration.
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fromSCSJ
1 week ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

The federal indictment of SPLC is seen as an attempt to silence civil rights organizations.
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fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing to support the Southern Poverty Law Center amid heightened legal scrutiny from the Trump administration.
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fromSCSJ
1 week ago

SCSJ Responds to SPLC Indictment: We Will Not Be Silenced

The federal indictment of SPLC is seen as an attempt to silence civil rights organizations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

They all survived Jeffrey Epstein. They have something to tell you

When I delivered my victim impact statement after Maxwell's sentencing, I nearly shouted. I talked about my emotional health, my physical health, how this derailed my life. I wanted to project my voice so that no one in that courtroom could ignore what I was saying.
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fromTruthout
6 days ago

Lacking Proper Sanitation, Gaza's Tent Camps Are Being Overrun by Rodents

Displaced families in Gaza face a health crisis due to predatory rodents and deteriorating living conditions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Man admits racial assault after accusing Orthodox Jew of killing babies'

A man pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault against an Orthodox Jewish man, verbally abusing him and threatening violence during the incident.
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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Earth Day Was Born in Protest

Earth Day celebrations have shifted from protests to various activities, highlighting the need for journalists to understand the role of protest in environmental advocacy.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Some who fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea fear pope's visit might legitimize longtime ruler

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest

The judicial system would find that Emory failed to protect its students, to protect its staff, to protect the educational mission of the university, said philosophy professor Noelle McAfee, one of the plaintiffs.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Since When Is Looting a Form of Virtue Signaling?

"I think that stealing from a big box store-I'll just state my platform-it's neither very significant as a moral wrong, nor is it significant in any way as protest or direct action."
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fromThe Village Voice
1 week ago

Transforming Futures Through Education: Inside Vineyard India Compassion Trust's Lasting Impact - The Village Voice

Nonprofits create lasting impact that transcends measurable outcomes, focusing on education and community engagement to transform lives.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners

A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a confused report', police say

A reported rape in Epsom was found to be a confused report; no sexual offense occurred, and the investigation has been closed.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Our duty is to bring people together': interfaith St George's Day events seek to counter hatred

Interfaith work is increasingly vital in the UK due to rising antisemitism and anti-Muslim sentiment.
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from48 hills
1 week ago

Alleluia Panis traces a notorious racist miscarriage of justice through dance - 48 hills

Alleluia Panis blends Pilipino tribal arts with contemporary forms, addressing themes of healthcare, incarceration, and institutional racism in her performances.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Shifting Legal Landscape for Consensual Nonmonogamy

Increased awareness of consensual nonmonogamies leads to both acceptance and discrimination, impacting individuals' social and economic well-being.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

UC Berkeley strips all political art from trailblazing multicultural center

Right-wing politics in California have led to attacks on immigrant rights and affirmative action, prompting student activism for ethnic studies and community representation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo urges justice reform in Equatorial Guinea's prisons

Pope Leo criticizes prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea, advocating for humane treatment and justice reform during his Africa tour.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What is May Day Strong, the no work, no school, no shopping' protests against Trump?

May Day Strong aims to unite labor and community organizations for a nationwide protest against Trump administration policies on May 1.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reparations take many forms': what the UN's landmark vote on enslavement means for restorative justice

The United Nations voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and called for reparations as a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.
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from48 hills
1 week ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power? | Steve Phillips

Addressing inequality requires questioning the overrepresentation of straight white American men in power rather than focusing solely on the underrepresentation of marginalized groups.
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fromQueerty
1 week ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers report

Black children in England and Wales are disproportionately strip-searched by police compared to white children, highlighting severe racial disparities.
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