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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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 Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice not shy away from it | Steve Philips

Fighting for justice and equality is essential for Democrats to win in the current political climate.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I saw the backlash coming': civil rights activist Kimberle Crenshaw on America and race

Federal actions have targeted critical race theory and DEI initiatives, erasing decades of Kimberle Crenshaw's work on intersectionality and systemic racism.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#ice
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day 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.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day 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.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation

Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
NYC LGBT
#civil-rights
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day 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.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
3 days 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.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day 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.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
3 days 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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Federal education officials are investigating LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan for potential race-based discrimination after a complaint from a conservative watchdog group.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
#food-justice
#athlete-activism
LA Clippers
fromThe Nation
3 days 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.
fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

Athlete activism is making a comeback & it's being led by queer women standing up to ICE - Queerty

LA Clippers
fromThe Nation
3 days 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.
fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

Athlete activism is making a comeback & it's being led by queer women standing up to ICE - Queerty

#diversity
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days 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.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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.
#environmental-justice
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 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.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 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.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
4 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.
World politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

The Third Trajectory and Hopes for Rebuilding - emptywheel

The Iran War has altered Trump's trajectory, potentially creating opportunities for rebuilding rather than leading to totalitarianism.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
Women
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England's hidden children' | Editorial

Attention to vulnerable children is crucial as failures in social care reflect poorly on society and can cause long-term harm.
Graphic design
fromChrbutler
6 days ago

Red-lining AI - Christopher Butler

Bans on AI-generated content limit creative potential and ignore the complexities of automation's role in design and ethics.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Joy Reid Goes Off On Trump DOJ Over Absolutely Insane' SPLC Indictment

The indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center by Trump's Justice Department is criticized as politically motivated and unfounded.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
LGBT

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

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
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.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NHC urges HUD to withdraw proposed mixed-status eligibility rule

Proposed HUD rule will increase family instability and homelessness while raising costs and reducing the number of households served.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days 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.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
LGBT
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Since last year, more than 100 schools have ended partnerships with the PhD Project, a group founded in 1994 to diversify the pipeline of students who aspire to become business school professors. That came after the U.S. Department of Education last March announced probes into 45 universities that partnered with the group. More than a dozen of those schools have quietly reached agreements with the administration to resolve the investigations.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

Drawing from years in public defense and her work co-founding Partners for Justice, she explains why the criminal legal system often punishes instability rather than crime - and how policy choices, not individual morality, frequently determine who enters the system.
Law
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White people are increasingly protesting oppression. The interest convergence theory explains why. - LGBTQ Nation

An armed, masked ICE officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Good at point-blank range as she moved her car away from an ICE operation.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office

That was my freshman bill. The following year, the state passed my bill to expand housing assistance vouchers from three to six months for people released from prison.
Social justice
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
US politics
#lgbtq-rights
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
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