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1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

UK Black Pride confirms date and time of 'biggest and boldest' 2024 event

UK Black Pride 2024 will be held on Sunday, 11 August, aiming to be the 'biggest and boldest' celebration yet. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Mental health

Opposition parties call for indefinite pause to MAID expansion for mental illness | CBC News

Conservative and NDP members of a parliamentary committee are calling for a pause on expanding medically assisted deaths to include cases of mental illness.
The committee heard from witnesses with varying perspectives on the issue, including psychiatrists who expressed concerns about determining whether a mental illness is beyond treatment and assessing the rationality of MAID requests.
Sen. Stanley Kutcher advocates for allowing MAID for people with sole medical conditions of mental illness, emphasizing the need for compassion and equal rights. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Social justice

Diversity initiatives are the epitome of patriotism. The GOP's disdain for them is pure racism.

Despite the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, there is still work to be done to achieve equal rights for all in the United States.
Various strategies have been used throughout history to progress towards these goals, including constitutional amendments, legislation, social movements, and DEI initiatives. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France politics

Reporters - 'We're not asking for the moon': Forty years on, what legacy for French anti-racism march?

Forty years ago, a group of young people marched from Marseille to Paris to demand equal rights and an end to racist crimes in France.
The legacy of the March for Equality and Against Racism still resonates in a divided French society.
The marchers highlight the failures of French politicians and the ongoing challenges faced by inhabitants of working-class neighborhoods. [ more ]
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