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Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
US politics
fromAxios
22 hours ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
#amnesty-international
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
World politics

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
World politics

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
#democracy
Philosophy
fromMindful
10 hours ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
#palestine-action
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date

Over 130 public figures support Palestine Action ahead of a UK Court of Appeal hearing on the government's ban of the group.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date

Over 130 public figures support Palestine Action ahead of a UK Court of Appeal hearing on the government's ban of the group.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

A coordinated political effort is trying to erase LGBTQ+ youth. Here's what they say they need. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth are often overlooked in discussions about their experiences, prompting a rebranding to Glisten to better represent and support them.
California
fromKqed
18 hours ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Critics Slam FCC Move to Update Ratings System to Include Trans Content Warnings

FCC seeks public comment on updating ratings system for content related to transgender issues, raising concerns about potential censorship of LGBTQ representation.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

UC Regent Blasts UCLA Student Government Over Dangerous' Rebuke of Israeli Hostage Event

UC Regent Jay Sures condemned UCLA student leaders for criticizing a Holocaust remembrance event featuring a former Israeli hostage, calling it hypocritical.
France news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

France arrests teen over alleged plot to target Jewish and LGBTQ communities

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in France for planning a violent act against Jewish or LGBTQ communities.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 day ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Africa should be "on their own" in preventing HIV - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized U.S. aid for HIV prevention in Africa, claiming it is unnecessary and that affected individuals should be responsible for their own education.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

The FTC is targeting transgender rights by framing gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
fromState of the Planet
1 day ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | We thought we were going to lose our home. Civil legal services saved it. | amNewYork

Civil legal services prevent unlawful evictions and protect tenants' rights, ensuring housing stability for working individuals and families.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
LA Clippers
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Risk of Being More Than an Athlete

Being politically outspoken can lead to being blackballed from sports leagues, as seen in the cases of Colin Kaepernick and Natasha Cloud.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Protest Targets Capital One to Demand Bank Ends Loans to Israeli Weapons Company

Protesters demonstrated against Capital One's loan to Elbit Systems, demanding the bank cease funding Israel's largest weapons manufacturer.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Amy Goodman's Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

Amy Goodman celebrates 30 years of Democracy Now!, a program airing on 1,500 stations, recognized for impactful journalism and activism.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Migrants struggle back across Latin America after Trump shuts asylum door: It's hard to know what to do'

Torres fled Venezuela in 2018, seeking a stable life in Latin America. His journey took him through nine countries, facing numerous hardships along the way.
Miami Marlins
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Did UK universities pay to spy' on proPalestine students?

Twelve UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military ties to monitor pro-Palestine student protests through social media surveillance.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

These dramatic images of AOC and RFK arguing went viral. What were they talking about? - LGBTQ Nation

Oh, I mean, listen, we're getting screwed. People are getting screwed. These insurance companies... In fact, the Department of Justice has a criminal case open on United Healthcare for stealing money from Medicare.
Healthcare
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why People Risk Their Lives for Animals in War

Civilians in Ukraine face life-threatening decisions, often prioritizing their pets over personal safety due to emotional responses under extreme stress.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence to displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
#iran
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran's death row victims

Babak Alipour, a prisoner, documented the executions of fellow inmates and expressed defiance against the Iranian regime before his own execution.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Celebrates as Iran Reverses Course on 8 Female Protesters Set to Be Hanged: Respected My Request'

Iran agreed to free eight female protesters from execution after President Trump requested a halt to their planned executions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran's death row victims

Babak Alipour, a prisoner, documented the executions of fellow inmates and expressed defiance against the Iranian regime before his own execution.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Celebrates as Iran Reverses Course on 8 Female Protesters Set to Be Hanged: Respected My Request'

Iran agreed to free eight female protesters from execution after President Trump requested a halt to their planned executions.
US politics
fromThe Nation
15 hours ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations: Report

The closure of the international humanitarian law cell means that funding for the Conflict and Security Monitoring Project, run by the Centre for Information Resilience, will also end. This project has been crucial in documenting incidents in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.
UK news
World politics
fromTruthout
14 hours ago

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran exacerbates fossil fuel dependency and environmental crises, necessitating urgent global action to transition away from fossil fuels.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

LGBTQ+ advocates sue over Maine ballot initiative: The signatures are invalid! - LGBTQ Nation

Maine residents are suing to invalidate signatures for an anti-trans referendum on the ballot, claiming many are invalid or duplicate.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

The State Department has implemented a policy banning trans employees from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Homeless man given Freedom of the City of London

Paul Atherton, homeless for 17 years, received the Freedom of the City of London, highlighting resilience and the honor of belonging to the city.
#immigration
fromTruthout
3 days ago
SF parents

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

fromIntelligencer
1 day ago
US politics

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
US politics

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill aims to prevent DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers to combat mass deportations.
SF parents
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year

A federal court ruled that ICE's prolonged detention of the El Gamal family violates the Constitution, yet they remain detained without release.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Democrats want to ban ICE from turning warehouses into detention centers

A bill aims to prevent DHS from converting warehouses into immigrant detention centers to combat mass deportations.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Arts
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
US politics
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
Social justice
fromFuturism
16 hours 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.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Rights groups warn World Cup attendees to exercise caution when traveling to the U.S. due to immigration policies and potential risks.
#trans-rights
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1 day ago
LGBT

Dems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Dems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE

Salah Sarsour, a husband, father, and grandfather, is described as a pillar of his community and a 'loving bear' who is 'always smiling.'
Right-wing politics
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 week ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

A Utah transgender woman faces charges for allegedly kidnapping her 10-year-old child and taking her to Cuba without consent from her ex-wife.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A trans mom fled the US to Cuba with her child. The administration sent a plane to get them back. - LGBTQ Nation

A Utah transgender woman faces charges for allegedly kidnapping her 10-year-old child and taking her to Cuba without consent from her ex-wife.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Israeli air strikes killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj in southern Lebanon, prompting accusations of crimes against humanity.
fromTruthout
2 days ago

New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us

The first attempts to send a humanitarian maritime flotilla during the genocide emerged in the spring of 2024, when an international civil coalition announced it was sending ships loaded with aid toward Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's naval blockade.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 day 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.
Social justice
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Israel, Russia, and the United States are undermining global human rights, inspiring other nations to commit abuses.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar's gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

The arrest of Gen Z activists in Madagascar raises concerns about the military regime's respect for fundamental freedoms and its connection to the previous government.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
17 hours 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
Social justice
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Todd Blanche's Weird Double Standard Protects Sex Traffickers and Racists - emptywheel

Todd Blanche and Kash Patel indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for wire fraud, false representations, and conspiracy to money launder.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBT
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours 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.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
US politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week

The death toll of immigrants in ICE custody has reached a record high, with at least 17 deaths reported since January.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Social justice
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days 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.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

US votes against UN resolution condemning slavery - LGBTQ Nation

[The U.S.] does not recognize a legal right to reparations for historical wrongs that were not illegal under international law at the time they occurred.
World politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Global system of human rights in peril', warns HRW in its annual report

The rules-based international order is being crushed by relentless pressure from the United States, China, and Russia, endangering global human rights protections.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

'Global human rights system is in peril,' says HRW

"The global human rights system is in peril," wrote HRW executive director Philippe Bolopion. "Under relentless pressure from US President Donald Trump, and persistently undermined by China and Russia, the rules-based international order is being crushed."
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Freedoms Under Threat

Independent, progressive journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, exposes distortions, and relies on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
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