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#hong-kong
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Meet the young L.A. activist fighting for LGBTQ+ and AAPI people's rights

"I've always really loved storytelling. When I discovered I was queer at a very young age, the YouTube film community was a huge kind of anchor for me, which inspired me to go more into film. But I also think just generally, I've always had a love of movies."
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Fire With Fire

The Democratic Party must choose between principled politics and continued losses with elite consultants.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

From Arrest to Advocacy: Jason Ortiz's Mission to End Cannabis Injustice | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Ortiz recalls being taught by his mother to always stand up for himself and not to take any bullying, which significantly influenced his activism.
Cannabis
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

How an Asylum Seeker in U.S. Custody Ended Up in a Russian Prison

Leonid Melekhin sought asylum in the U.S. after facing political persecution for opposing the Russian government.
#sinead-oconnor
#transgender-history-month
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago
SF LGBT

2025 Transgender Flag Raising at San Francisco City Hall - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco commemorated the 5th annual Transgender History Month with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on August 1, 2025.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
SF LGBT

Transgender History Month Kicks Off With Flag-Raising Ceremony at SF's City Hall, Events All Month

August features events to celebrate Transgender History Month, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and honoring the trans community.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
SF LGBT

Transgender History Month Kicks Off With Flag-Raising Ceremony at SF's City Hall, Events All Month

#israel
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

Anti-Israel activist verbally assaults ex-IDF soldier on New York beach for wearing Star of David necklace

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

Anti-Israel activist verbally assaults ex-IDF soldier on New York beach for wearing Star of David necklace

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russell T Davies blames Reform and Trump for decline in UK gay rights

Russell T Davies emphasized that the LGBT community should respond with terror, anger, and action against the rise of Reform UK, which threatens their rights.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People Are Sharing The Things That Are Totally Performative Despite Everyone Pretending They're Not

Protests should be meaningful rather than performative for social media.
Activism can take many forms and individuals are not obligated to justify their involvement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I told my mum I was unsure about having children. Her reply opened my eyes | Michaela Makusha

A mother embodies multiple roles, balancing nurturing and activism, alongside confronting societal and personal challenges in motherhood.
#protest
#immigration
fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Fearing Deportation, International Students Go Silent at California's Universities | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Immigration Enforcement Leads To Political Activism Among California Latinos | KQED

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

ICE in court: Feds snatch more immigrants as Lander, Williams demand safety inspection of detainment center | amNewYork

fromKqed
1 week ago
US politics

Fearing Deportation, International Students Go Silent at California's Universities | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Immigration Enforcement Leads To Political Activism Among California Latinos | KQED

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

ICE in court: Feds snatch more immigrants as Lander, Williams demand safety inspection of detainment center | amNewYork

Social justice
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Activists plant war protest doll inside Disneyland

A doll-sized protest at Disneyland highlighted concerns over U.S. military spending on nuclear weapons, commemorating the Hiroshima bombing's 80th anniversary.
fromBustle
1 week ago

How To Buy Tickets For The New Broadway Play 'Liberation'

Wohl states, 'The real meaning of Women's Liberation is, to me, about treating all people equally and recognizing the dignity and humanity of every person on earth.'
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The cancer patient who inspired French movement to block reintroduction of pesticide

French MPs faced backlash after reintroducing a banned pesticide, linked to cancer concerns, prompting public protests and a significant petition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A duty to intervene': the former UK government lawyer at centre of pro-Palestine protests

Tim Crosland, a former government lawyer turned activist, advocates for Palestine Action while challenging anti-terrorism laws during protests.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan Confronts Anti-Trump Bomb-Thrower Destiny Over Explosive Post

Destiny expresses no regret over controversial tweets mocking Texas flood victims, claiming they provoke necessary dialogue.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago

Japanese freedom fighters publicize 21 million COVID vaccine records, exposing catastrophic death toll

Japan's newly released vaccination data reveals systemic dangers of mRNA vaccines, showing a significant spike in deaths months after administration.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Botswana's queer lifelines are vanishing

Botswana legalized consensual same sex conduct in 2019, facing historical challenges for LGBTQ+ acceptance and support.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

An Extremely Realistic Headcanon of What Hannah Montana Has Been Up to for the Past 20 Years

Hannah Montana is being resurrected, potentially with new music, tours, or series, marking the character's 20th anniversary.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

The Late Patty Berne Was a Visionary Leader in the Disability Justice Movement

Patty Berne was a visionary leader and a primary architect of the Disability Justice movement, significantly impacting disability history.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Hind Meddeb on "Sudan, Remember Us" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

A generation of Sudanese activists fights for freedom through art amid military oppression, as detailed in 'Sudan, Remember Us.'
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Social Movements Are Physically Reclaiming Spaces to Replace the State

Activists use space occupation techniques for social change, drawing attention to injustices and political demands.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

She stood up to men with machetes': Sandra Dominguez fought against femicide in Mexico then became a victim herself

Sandra Dominguez, a feminist activist in Oaxaca, was murdered, raising concerns about violence against women and the impact of activism in Mexico.
LGBT
fromiHeartBerlin.de
1 week ago

Why Did Pride Feel Different This Year?

Berlin Pride serves as a crucial reminder of the unity, joy, and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community during times of increased queerphobic backlash.
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

Jordan Donica and Phylicia Rashad Had In-Character Convos on the Gilded Age Set

Romance blooms between Peggy and Dr. William Kirkland, complicated by familial disapproval stemming from heritage and Peggy's activism.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Anti-Airbnb signs erected in Galway Gaeltacht as activists warn of 'crisis point'

Short-term rentals are outnumbering long-term housing options, threatening Gaeltacht communities and the Irish language.
#palestine-action
#gaza
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Afghan refugees in Iran: Deported to uncertainty DW 08/04/2025

"He can be arrested at any time on his way to work or home and deported to Afghanistan, like so many others," said Zahra.
Agriculture
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer

The Beirut port explosion's investigation is gaining momentum despite political interference, with hopes for full justice five years after the tragedy.
Education
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Black-Led, Progressive Homeschool Networks Rise Amid Book Bans, Attacks on DEI

Young activists like Cari advocate for social issues through education at their homeschooling cooperative, For the Culture, which supports critical thinking in a politically tense environment.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reopen Alcatraz? Indigenous people say it's more than madness it's historical erasure

Reopening Alcatraz as a detention center is deeply offensive to Indigenous people, symbolizing erasure of their resistance history.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

New York activist returns home after reportedly being detained by Israeli forces on aid ship to Gaza

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition stated that Chris Smalls, an activist, was detained by Israeli forces in international waters while en route to Gaza, leading to accusations of assault and discriminatory treatment in custody.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: World's Ugliest Dog Contest Opens Sonoma County Fair Friday

"The suspect in a bombing at Target in San Ramon last week has been tied to a $4 million, multi-state ATM heist crew that allegedly used disguises, power tools, and blowtorches to rob banks across the West Coast."
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tom Lehrer, acclaimed musical satirist of cold war era, dies aged 97

Tom Lehrer, acclaimed humorist and pianist, died at 97, known for satirical songs and significant insights on social issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We do not comply: how do we disrupt the momentum of Trump's cruelty? | V (formerly Eve Ensler)

"The exterminating force of Project 2025 is plowing through the culture, the government and people's hearts and bodies like a drunk on a violent tear."
Social justice
#trans-pride
SF LGBT
fromMedium
3 months ago

I waited 15 years to see Hunky Jesus-and yes, he delivered

Defiance through celebration and fashion is a powerful response to anti-queer legislation and societal repression.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas

Hong Kong has issued arrest warrants for 19 overseas activists under a national security law, marking the largest tally yet.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Another Freedom Flotilla Sails to Gaza to Break Israel's "Engineered Famine"

International activists are attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza via the Handala ship to challenge Israel's blockade.
#deportation
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Octavia Butler Offers a Roadmap for Survival In This Documentary

Mutual aid for me is a practice. It's not just something you do during an emergency. ... The emergency is 100% of the time at this point.
Social justice
SF food
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Steal this future - 48 hills

Imagining a reset for San Francisco after its struggles with housing, corruption, and technological dominance.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Remembering Lee Ballance, doctor, healer, teacher, climate advocate

Lee Ballance dedicated his life to healing and caregiving, prioritizing not just individual patients but the health of the community and the world.
Health
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: Chris Newman is at the center of the immigration fight - again

Chris Newman plays a vital role in the immigrant rights movement, focusing on litigation against unjust deportation practices.
#human-rights
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Double Vigil Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Demands for increased street safety on Third Avenue and Canal Street are intensified after recent fatal accidents.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Animal advocates rally at City Hall after not guilty' verdct in horse abuse case

Dozens rally at City Hall for Ryder's Law, aiming to end NYC's horse carriage industry due to animal welfare concerns.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Interpol takes U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling 'eco-pirate' off most-wanted list

Interpol has removed the red notice against Paul Watson, a U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist sought by Japan for over a decade.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Interpol takes whaling activist, Sea Shepherd founder off wanted list

Paul Watson's Interpol red notice for his anti-whaling activities has been removed, granting him freedom from a long-standing pursuit.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Photos: JD Vance met by protesters on Nantucket

Protesters greeted Vice President JD Vance with demonstrations as he attended a Republican fundraiser in Nantucket.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers | TechCrunch

Apple informed over a dozen Iranians their iPhones were targeted with government spyware, likely originating from Iran.
fromWest Side Rag
3 weeks ago

An Upper West Sider's Life of Activism: From Vietnam to Trump

Geiger, who has lived on the Upper West Side for 55 years, has literally gone to thousands of marches, rallies, sit-ins, and protests across the country for progressive causes.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

In 1985, a Group of Spies Had a Target-and a Plan. It Turned Into One of the Most Sensationally Botched Crimes of the Century.

Frédérique Bonlieu volunteered for Greenpeace in 1985, showcasing both her eagerness and controversial views.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act - celebrating the success and concern

July celebrates Disability Pride Month and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with various events in cities.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Kenya drops terror charges against activist Boniface Mwangi DW 07/21/2025

Boniface Mwangi faced charges of unlawful possession of ammunition linked to protests against the Kenyan government.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe - Streetsblog New York City

Road safety measures were compromised, leading to a serious cyclist injury.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Two UK pro-Palestine organisations have bank accounts frozen

Two UK grassroots pro-Palestine organizations had their bank accounts frozen, prompting fears of a crackdown on pro-Palestine activism.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Six months at youth camp for murder? DA and family of Santana Row teen stabbing victim reject possibility

David Gutierrez was killed by a group of attackers while waiting for dinner with his date, despite having no gang affiliations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

These gen Zers preach chastity before marriage' at the Jersey shore. What are they so afraid of?

Young activists attempt to promote chastity at Jersey shore face significant challenges due to local culture.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Housing activist who 'reclaimed' state-owned home dies amid eviction protest

Benito Flores, a protester against homelessness, died after years of occupying a state-owned home in El Sereno, California.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

More than a man, a movement: Why everyone loves Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal uses his platform to advocate for social issues while navigating the entertainment industry with familial support and late-career success.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Why does Donald Trump want to erase 1970s LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk?

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States, winning a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mother of student detained by ICE weeps for the return of her son as thousands march in protest of Trump | amNewYork

A mother pleads outside of 26 Federal Plaza for her son's return after his ICE detention, highlighting the trauma of immigrant arrests.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Looking Back at Pride 2025 and Ahead to Dykes on Bikes' 50th Anniversary - San Francisco Bay Times

Pride Week 2025 celebrated inclusivity, activism, and raised funds to support the LGBTQ+ community through various events and initiatives.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Right-wing orgs put pro-Palestinian students on an ICE 'hit list'

For nearly two years, students at Columbia University have warned that they're being targeted - and put in serious danger - by right-wing Zionist organizations like Canary Mission and Betar US.
Social justice
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Trump Officials Making Visit to Alcatraz

Two members of the Trump administration are reportedly coming to the Bay Area to visit Alcatraz on Thursday, following through, at least for show, on Trump's absurd plan to reopen it.
US politics
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Activists want S.F. to oust prison operator from site of historic trans riot

Activists aim to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria Riot site from a private prison operator to establish a community-oriented facility.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

No One Has Exacted More Iconic Revenge Than The Yes Men. Can Their Tactics Live Up to 2025?

"A young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or broiled," Swift wrote.
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