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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I'm holding his political wake': the trumpeter waiting to mark Bolsonaro's judgment day

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro faces near-certain conviction for allegedly masterminding a failed 2022 coup, potentially resulting in decades-long prison sentence.
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Terre Thaemlitz / DJ Sprinkles: RA.1000

On the afternoon of August 3, a few hundred people gathered at the Nursery, the intimate outdoor extension of Brooklyn's stylish Public Records, to hear DJ Sprinkles. I think it's fair to say most of us knew what to expect: Sprinkles, an alias of queer producer and cultural critic Terre Thaemlitz, blends deep thoughts and deep house into languorous, embodied critiques of everything from Madonna's use of Vogue culture to British trade union organizing to laws restricting public dancing in Japan, where Sprinkles lives.
Music
#protests
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

What to know about the 'Good Trouble' rallies coming to Boston and other Mass. cities Thursday

Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

What happened at the 'No Kings' protests across South Florida? See 5 takeaways

Thousands protested against Trump to uphold democracy and unity, marking his birthday with a strong message against authoritarianism.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

What to know about the 'Good Trouble' rallies coming to Boston and other Mass. cities Thursday

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Iran's Supreme Court Upholds Activist's Second Death Sentence

Iran's top court upheld a flawed death sentence against labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, who faced accusations of political crimes without clear evidence.
#kneecap
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London protests LIVE: Hundreds expected to risk arrest in defiance of Palestine Action ban

More than 500 people are expected to hold up placards supporting the proscribed group in Parliament Square, as the ban on Palestine Action remains in effect.
London politics
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Restraining order against Oakland activist denied by judge

A judge denied a restraining order against Seneca Scott, ruling no harassment or credible threats were committed against Brandon Harami.
US politics
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

Activist group displays 'provocative' Epstein files banner on Staten Island Expressway

Staten Island Action Coalition challenges political leaders for transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein's files.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.

Anti-fascism must include anti-colonial approaches to effectively address current societal challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ziad Rahbani, pioneering Lebanese musician and composer, dies at 69

Ziad Rahbani, influential Lebanese musician and composer, passed away at 69, impacting generations with his music and political activism.
#tommy-robinson
US politics
fromAFRO American Newspapers
1 month ago

Rep. Al Green delivers impeachment petition as signatures near 1 million

U.S. Rep. Al Green and organizers demand the impeachment of the president, presenting a petition with over a million signatures.
London music
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

EXIT Festival Organisers Make Powerful Statement Following 2025 Edition | News | Deep House London

EXIT Festival's 25th edition faced political pressure but successfully showcased music's role in advocating for freedom and solidarity.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Wrote a Book About Being a Dad. Pro-Israel Protesters Showed Up to Object. I Asked Them Why.

The book, 'Becoming Baba', chronicles the experience of having Muslim parents and raising Muslim children in a frequently hostile environment, reflecting the author’s personal heartbreak over incidents in Gaza.
Social justice
#lgbtq
fromAol
2 months ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromAol
2 months ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Farage defends protesters outside Essex asylum hotel as concerned families'

Protests outside an asylum hotel in Essex have drawn support from concerned families, but violence is attributed to far-right and far-left activists.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

AOC's Bronx Office Targeted by Vandals With Red Paint

AOC FUNDS GENOCIDE IN GAZA, read a sign that was put up on the window, which was seen surrounded by splashes of red paint.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

What Does Voguing Have to Do With Political Resistance? It All Starts With One Simple Word.

Ballroom culture teaches resilience and joy in the struggle for freedom amid adversity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

MP thanks passengers for intervening as she was hassled' on London Underground

The Independent focuses on accessible journalism while covering critical issues like reproductive rights and supporting stakeholders in evolving political narratives.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Federal Agents Testify in Pro-Palestinian Students' Deportation Lawsuit

Controversial arrests of Palestinian student activists raise concerns over First Amendment rights and ideological deportation policies.
Changes in federal immigration enforcement have resulted in politically motivated arrests of foreign academics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

View's Whoopi Goldberg Rages at Obama for Blasting Democrats

Whoopi Goldberg defended Democrats against criticisms from Obama and Cuban, emphasizing the active engagement of voters.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Bay Area Then & MAKIBAKA Legacy" Opening Night Party (SF)

MAKIBAKA is a powerful new exhibition reclaiming the rich cultural contributions, enduring spirit, and fierce political activism of the Filipino community in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
SF music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Lucia Topolansky, widow of Uruguay's Jose Mujica: Pepe was the nice one in the family. I was the sergeant'

Lucia Topolansky, at 80, reflects on her life and activism after the loss of her husband, former president Mujica. She embraces renewed political engagement despite recent grief.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We're Living Through a Moment That Feels Disturbingly Similar to the Years Before the Civil War. Here's What That Means.

The Fugitive Slave Act reshaped American politics by compelling free states to return runaway slaves.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

How conservatives beat back a Republican sell-off of public lands

Patrick Payne challenged Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell federal land, prompting significant backlash and ultimately the withdrawal of the amendment.
#elon-musk
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Elon Musk's feud with Trump and 'America Party' gambit hit Tesla shares and wiped up to $15 billion off his net worth

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'Shut up, Dan' - Elon Musk snaps at Tesla bull Dan Ives after he demands board take action against the CEO

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Elon Musk's feud with Trump and 'America Party' gambit hit Tesla shares and wiped up to $15 billion off his net worth

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'Shut up, Dan' - Elon Musk snaps at Tesla bull Dan Ives after he demands board take action against the CEO

fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Dan Siegel, 'fearless' civil rights attorney, dies at 79

Dan Siegel dedicated over 50 years to litigation in employment, discrimination, and civil rights law, often working pro bono for the righteous causes.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Simpson Thacher Associate Quit Biglaw After Firm Capitulated To Trump. Now He's Running For Congress. - Above the Law

Nine major law firms signed $940 million in pro bono deals with the Trump administration, leading to ethical concerns and associate departures.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Case Challenging Trump's Deportations of Pro-Palestine Students Goes to Trial

Deportation of noncitizens for political views threatens free speech rights for all in the US.
fromFortune
1 month ago

America Party is 'exactly the opposite' of what Elon Musk's shareholders want and could force Tesla's board to intervene, warns Dan Ives

"Very simply Musk diving deeper into politics and now trying to take on the Beltway establishment is exactly the opposite direction that Tesla investors/shareholders want him to take during this crucial period for the Tesla story."
US politics
#trump
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

July 4 protesters in Midtown sound the alarm against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill,' now the law of the land | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

July 4 protesters in Midtown sound the alarm against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill,' now the law of the land | amNewYork

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants

Bob Vylan deliberately obscures their identities to resist surveillance and produce politically charged music.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Christian Rocker at the Center of MAGA

Sean Feucht blends Christian music with right-wing politics, advocating for a government led by Christian values.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Politics and science can mix - High Country News

Participation in protests highlights scientists' frustrations with job cuts and political interference in science.
#civil-disobedience
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

NYC and other cities capping Pride Month with a mix of party and protest

This year's Pride celebrations are expected to take a more defiant stance than in recent years, reflecting back on recent political attacks against LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromwww.cnn.com
2 months ago

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

This year's Pride events are marked by a defiant response to ongoing challenges against LGBTQ+ rights.
#pride
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

05/31/25

WorldPride 2023 in Washington, D.C. serves as both a celebration and a protest against federal actions impacting LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Proves That Power Belongs to the People

These are the opinions of only about a dozen New Yorkers. A democracy will be decided by close to a million New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Freed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko DW 06/24/2025

Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners were freed after US mediation, highlighting human rights concerns in Belarus.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Chris Murphy Learned From the New Right

You cannot be guaranteed today that there's a free and fair election in 2026.
US politics
#brad-lander
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

Chefs and Bartenders Spoke Out Against ICE Raids Even As They Partied at James Beard Awards

The James Beard Awards highlighted the restaurant industry's resilience and focus on diversity amidst political tensions.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Introducing Fast Company's Queer Changemakers

As anti-trans legislation and rhetoric continue to escalate across the U.S.-from sweeping state-level bans on gender-affirming care to renewed efforts to bar trans people from public life, nonbinary elite runner Nikki Hiltz and ACLU's LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Chase Strangio find themselves at the intersection of justice and representation.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Last Week, This Week: Litquake, Drag Bingo, Roller Disco, and Circus Bella

San Francisco is undergoing significant cultural changes alongside political turmoil, showcasing community growth amid protests and new establishments.
#immigration
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
NYC politics

The Week in Review: June 6-13

Thousands protested ICE's actions in New York City, marking significant unrest against immigration enforcement.
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago
US news

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

The U.S. cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for his political speech, due to likely unconstitutional grounds.
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

The U.S. cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for his political speech, due to likely unconstitutional grounds.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

The artist Mo Chara faces terrorism charges linked to a flag display, prompting widespread support from fellow musicians and a robust legal defense.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

50+ photos of unapologetic queer joy and rebellion at WorldPride 2025 rally and march

Christopher Rios-Sueverkruebbe emphasized their rally sign to reclaim slurs, demonstrate pride amid bigotry, and resist oppressive forces against the queer community and its allies.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Diva or Die: Red, White, and F You

America is on fire. We might as well strip while we still can! This is burlesque as resistance, and you better be there! This year we aren't having a Fourth of July ho-down, we're staging a takedown! A nearly naked takedown!
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

We Watched Dozens of Graduation Speeches. Here's What We Found.

This graduation season highlights the intersection of political scrutiny, activism, and evolving audience engagement on university campuses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong's national security police are targeting gamers, issuing a ban on the Taiwanese video game 'Reversed Front' for allegedly advocating armed revolution.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's relentless hunger strike, now exceeding 250 days, highlights her unwavering dedication to securing her son Alaa's release, even at a critical personal cost.
UK news
Berlin music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Can Europe's music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?

Artists and fans are boycotting the Sonar Festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund linked to controversial activities.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'No Kings' anti-Trump protests planned across South Florida amid LA unrest. See where

No Kings is organizing nationwide protests against Trump's military parade and perceived authoritarianism on June 14, 2025.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Local election results deepen Serbia's political crisis DW 06/10/2025

Preliminary results show that the SNS won 27 seats in Zajecar compared to the opposition's 23, and 14 seats to the opposition's 13 in Kosjeric.
US Elections
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

ICE raid unrest: Protesters arrested for occupying Trump Tower, demanding release of detained immigrants | amNewYork

Protesters occupied Trump Tower demanding the release of detained immigrants, leading to arrests following a standoff with police.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Russia's war emigrants pursue careers in German politics DW 06/07/2025

Makarov described his journey from opposition politics in Russia to seeking active participation in Germany's political landscape as pivotal, especially amidst the looming elections.
Germany news
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Pussy Riot co-founder starts Los Angeles prison performance with existential scream

"Visitors can kneel to watch a television with a four-channel surveillance feed, adding an unsettling layer of voyeurism to the experience of Tolokonnikova's performance."
NYC music
fromApaonline
2 months ago

The Problem with the Phrase "I'm Not Surprised, But..."

The cynical mindset prevalent in society undermines moral outrage and diminishes the effectiveness of ethical judgments.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

Activists protest proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing the need for universal health care.
Democrats unite against Republican budget cuts impacting health care and SNAP benefits.
#transgender-rights
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

A voice for democracy: Thomas Mann's lasting literary legacy DW 06/04/2025

Thomas Mann's literary genius intertwined with his political activism, particularly in response to the Nazi regime.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Strip gay-rights icon Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship? California leaders are furious

The Trump administration reportedly plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking outrage within the LGBTQ+ community as Pride month begins.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Park Slope Food Co-op accused of antisemitic harassment

Park Slope Food Co-op faces allegations of antisemitic harassment amid debates over boycotting Israeli products.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

David Hogg knows the DNC might oust him. Here's why he's cool with that

David Hogg advocates for electing younger Democrats to invigorate the party and challenge ineffective incumbents.
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