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Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Barabak: Alaska Republican speaks truth about Trump: Retaliation is real. We are all afraid.'

Senator Lisa Murkowski expresses deep concern about the climate of fear surrounding political speech in today's America.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

UFC 315: Three Canadian Fighters on Representing Canada in Unprecedented Times

UFC 315 in Montreal showcases Canadian resilience amid U.S. political tensions affecting international relations.
Despite political challenges, UFC continues its operations, focusing on the fight realm rather than external issues.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Barabak: Alaska Republican speaks truth about Trump: Retaliation is real. We are all afraid.'

Senator Lisa Murkowski expresses deep concern about the climate of fear surrounding political speech in today's America.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

UFC 315: Three Canadian Fighters on Representing Canada in Unprecedented Times

UFC 315 in Montreal showcases Canadian resilience amid U.S. political tensions affecting international relations.
Despite political challenges, UFC continues its operations, focusing on the fight realm rather than external issues.
#racism
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I'm a Liberal in Texas. During Trump This Time, My Husband Persuaded Me to Do Something I Never Thought I Would.

Firing even a small handgun, I discover, is a startlingly physical experience. I am shooting a Sig Sauer P938, a little gun that could easily fit into my purse, should I ever want to put it there.
Gadgets
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Partner of slain Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson calls for ethics probe into Council Member's online attacks * Brooklyn Paper

Morales described the council member's rhetoric as inflaming 'a violent and divided political climate,' stating she fears harassment and threats from Paladino's followers.
Brooklyn
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 days ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'Sovereign' and Ari Aster's 'Eddington' explore American divisions * Oregon ArtsWatch

Sheriff Joe Cross, played by Joaquin Phoenix, disdains the state's mask mandate, viewing it as an infringement on personal freedom amidst the backdrop of a pandemic.
Film
#immigration-policy
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Censorship Campaign Draws on Decades of Infrastructure Built by Big Tech

fromKqed
2 months ago
Canada news

Canadian Tourists Say They Are Avoiding the United States 'Due to Fear' | KQED

fromTruthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Censorship Campaign Draws on Decades of Infrastructure Built by Big Tech

fromKqed
2 months ago
Canada news

Canadian Tourists Say They Are Avoiding the United States 'Due to Fear' | KQED

#elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Black Americans Gentrifying Ghana

"When Trump won, it became a very important date for me. I needed to take my family out. I did not want to be present in the country while people were celebrating that."
Travel
#lgbtq
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

WorldPride caps off its first D.C. celebration with a weekend parade

WorldPride 2025 in D.C. highlights both celebration and concerns within the LGBTQ+ community amidst political tensions.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area kicks off Pride celebrations with bike ride and telethon fundraisers

Pride Month brings both celebrations and increased urgency for community support amidst political challenges.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trans Americans consider moves to safer states because of Trump election: Williams Institute

Nearly half of transgender individuals are relocating or contemplating a move to more welcoming states due to political changes.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

WorldPride caps off its first D.C. celebration with a weekend parade

WorldPride 2025 in D.C. highlights both celebration and concerns within the LGBTQ+ community amidst political tensions.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area kicks off Pride celebrations with bike ride and telethon fundraisers

Pride Month brings both celebrations and increased urgency for community support amidst political challenges.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trans Americans consider moves to safer states because of Trump election: Williams Institute

Nearly half of transgender individuals are relocating or contemplating a move to more welcoming states due to political changes.
#censorship
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Journalism Schools Are Facing Dual Pressures Under Trump

The administration's attacks on universities and media threaten the integrity of journalism education and student voices.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Ian Kilroy: Kneecap waving a Hezbollah flag might be unwise but to call it terrorism is an outrage

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Journalism Schools Are Facing Dual Pressures Under Trump

The administration's attacks on universities and media threaten the integrity of journalism education and student voices.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Ian Kilroy: Kneecap waving a Hezbollah flag might be unwise but to call it terrorism is an outrage

#mental-health
NYC real estate
fromPage Six
2 months ago

Rosie O'Donnell sells NYC penthouse for nearly half its price after fleeing the US over Trump's election

Rosie O'Donnell sold her NYC penthouse for $4.75 million after leaving the US due to political concerns.
NYC real estate
fromPage Six
2 months ago

Rosie O'Donnell sells NYC penthouse for nearly half its price after fleeing the US over Trump's election

Rosie O'Donnell sold her NYC penthouse for $4.75 million after leaving the US due to political concerns.
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

So, This Is What an Aneurysm Feels Like

"The left absolutely played a role in making sure that doctors and women were scared to seek out the help that they needed."
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Susan Collins' Approval Rating Is in the Toilet 3 Years After 'Dobbs'

Collins voted to confirm two of the Justices who overturned Roe, first Neil Gorsuch in 2017, then Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.
US politics
#progressive-values
#journalism
#immigration
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Don't Be Fooled by Trump's Loudmouth Immigration Policy

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies have redefined public perceptions of undocumented immigrants, equating them with crime and threatening long-established legal principles.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

US applications for British citizenship skyrocket after Trump election win

The surge in Americans seeking British citizenship reflects fears and frustrations related to current U.S. socio-political conditions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Record number of Americans are seeking residency in UK, according to Home Office

Record number of US citizens applying for British citizenship amid rising political tensions in the US.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Don't Be Fooled by Trump's Loudmouth Immigration Policy

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies have redefined public perceptions of undocumented immigrants, equating them with crime and threatening long-established legal principles.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

US applications for British citizenship skyrocket after Trump election win

The surge in Americans seeking British citizenship reflects fears and frustrations related to current U.S. socio-political conditions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Record number of Americans are seeking residency in UK, according to Home Office

Record number of US citizens applying for British citizenship amid rising political tensions in the US.
#activism
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Safety Is a Practice We Enact Together: Building Solidarity Under Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's executive orders promote division, targeting marginalized groups and framing oppressive actions as protective measures.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Safety Is a Practice We Enact Together: Building Solidarity Under Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's executive orders promote division, targeting marginalized groups and framing oppressive actions as protective measures.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? What to know for 2025

"I don't think anyone should be intimidated or obligated into not celebrating the day. I've not heard of anyone being denied. I think it would be absolutely reprehensible."
Black Lives Matter
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Gratitude Can Assuage Political and Personal Anger

There are good data showing clear associations between psychological health and CVD and risk; there is increasing evidence that psychological health may be causally linked to biological processes and behaviors that contribute to and cause CVD.
Mindfulness
#corporate-engagement
NYC LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Pride Month is looking very beige this year

Many brands are reducing Pride Month engagement due to political backlash and uncertainty over LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Pride Month is looking very beige this year

Many brands are reducing Pride Month engagement due to political backlash and uncertainty over LGBTQ+ rights.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Sex-positive seniors provide welcome relief in 'Happy Pleasant Valley' - 48 hills

"As dear Cassandra taught us, it can be an absolute burden to scream how danger is on its way, only for everyone around you to scoff."
SF LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Suspected teen sicario' pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator

A 15-year-old accused of attempting to murder Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe pleaded not guilty. He is believed to have acted as a hired hitman.
US news
#diversity
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Inside the Most Politically Charged Met Gala in Years

The Met's fashion show highlights Black designers and serves as a cultural resistance amidst political pressures against diversity and inclusion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Inside the Most Politically Charged Met Gala in Years

The Met's fashion show highlights Black designers and serves as a cultural resistance amidst political pressures against diversity and inclusion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam Gonzalez Durantez

Atlanta Braves
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Coco Gauff proud to represent Americans that look like me' in French Open final triumph

Coco Gauff's French Open victory symbolizes hope for her supporters during challenging political times in the U.S.
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
1 month ago

The New York Mayoral Debate

Bill Buckley's 1965 mayoral campaign in New York highlighted conservative solutions during a time of crisis, contrasting sharply with today's political climate.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech

Understanding and empathy are essential for global change, according to Harvard graduate Yurong 'Luanna' Jiang.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Richmond's Pride celebration kicks off a month of queer joy and resistance

This year's theme, forged in resistance, shaped by love, is a defiant message of hope in a time of political attacks against the LGBTQIA+ community by the Trump administration.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American living in Mexico. Since Trump's election, I've been met with more curiosity and confusion.

Working from a small coastal town in Mexico comes with challenges like unreliable wifi and bureaucratic obstacles, especially for someone trying to maintain a remote career.
Remote teams
NYC LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

So much for corporate Pride: A quarter of NYC's Pride sponsors have backed out

Corporate donors to NYC Pride are pulling back, resulting in a $750,000 funding shortfall for 2023.
Companies now fear backlash from supporting LGBTQ+ initiatives amid a changing political landscape.
US news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I am pro-Palestine and pro-Ukraine' - students cancel their J1 US trips in protest at Trump visa rules

Europe is becoming a preferred travel destination for Irish students amidst US visa restrictions and concerns over free speech.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Have You Heard The One About ...? - Above the Law

It’s hard to watch the dismantling of various institutions. Being a heckled standup comedian is easier than being an unhappy lawyer golden handcuffed to one of the Biglaw firms that has caved to 47, but who is unable to move.
Law
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Survey says fraught political moment explains bump in law school applicants | amNewYork

Law school applications are rising due to a surge in political engagement among pre-law students influenced by recent political events.
Canada news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Canada's Marsch 'sad' about Gold Cup travel fears

Concerns over political climate may deter Canadian fans from attending the Gold Cup in the U.S.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Fight back': Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure

F*** the people that try to make you scared. And fight back. This is the perfect way to do so in telling stories. Don't let them win.
Independent films
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland's 8th annual Oaklash drag and queer festival is building resistance in the time of Trump

Oaklash has grown significantly from 500 attendees to 5,000, exemplifying community resilience amidst political challenges.
SF politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Why I'm Resigning from Positions at the National Science Foundation and Library of Congress

Resigning from key federal institutions due to erosion of integrity and inability to fulfill their mission in a hostile political climate.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S. | CBC News

The Trump administration's policies deterred many Canadian sociologists from attending a conference in the U.S., prompting a venue change to Vancouver.
#inflation
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're in the Hamptons of England': Trump sends wealthy Americans fleeing to the Cotswolds

Many Americans are moving to the Cotswolds, seeking a pastoral life amid political unrest back home.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sharma: Why I'm thinking twice about traveling to the US

...it seems to outsiders that cruelty to foreigners is the point of politics, not a byproduct of trauma.
US news
#trump-administration
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Key takeaways from Donald Trump's meeting with Canada's PM Mark Carney

Trump and Carney's meeting highlighted trade tensions yet maintained warmth, with Carney affirming Canada’s sovereignty.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

The return of Trump to office heralds renewed challenges for the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans individuals, requiring persistent small actions for self-advocacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid climate of fear'

The US may be following a troubling trajectory toward authoritarianism, paralleling events in other democracies that have descended into dictatorship.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Key takeaways from Donald Trump's meeting with Canada's PM Mark Carney

Trump and Carney's meeting highlighted trade tensions yet maintained warmth, with Carney affirming Canada’s sovereignty.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

First 100 Days: Congress Acquiesces to Trump But Pressure Tests Ahead

Trump's rapid executive actions contrast sharply with Congress's legislative inactivity, raising concerns about governance and oversight.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US | Moira Donegan

The Trump regime's actions are creating a perception of autocracy in the US, undermining democracy and scientific integrity.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

The return of Trump to office heralds renewed challenges for the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans individuals, requiring persistent small actions for self-advocacy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid climate of fear'

The US may be following a troubling trajectory toward authoritarianism, paralleling events in other democracies that have descended into dictatorship.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

People who fled authoritarian regimes say Trump's tactics remind them of home

David Koranyi's experience illustrates the oppressive political climate in Hungary and the growing fear of authoritarianism both abroad and in the U.S.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kennedy Center LGBTQ pride events have been canceled: organizers

Kennedy Center canceled LGBTQ+ events for World Pride Festival amid leadership changes and concerns over political climate.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How Transportation Reformers Can Strategize for the Second Trump Administration - Streetsblog USA

Advocates for electric vehicles in underserved communities are adapting strategies in response to political challenges, focusing on equity and targeted universalism.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why a holiday in the US is out of the question | Zoe Williams

Travelers are being subjected to harsh deportation processes for minor infractions, signaling a growing authoritarian trend.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Politico's Jonathan Martin Rips Trump for Snubbing Gov. Shapiro After Attack on His Residence Doubles Down Amid Criticism from the Right

Trump's silence after an arson attack on a governor's mansion highlights a troubling political fear among Republicans.
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