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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Young carer who unwittingly breached allowance rules forced to repay 2,000

I was shocked when the letter arrived it came on my 20th birthday and I really didn't know what to do. I thought it was a mistake.
UK news
#activism
Black Lives Matter
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Los Angeles protests spread to the rest of the US: ICE, out!'

Protests against Trump administration's immigration raids span across major cities in the U.S., showcasing widespread solidarity and dissent.
NYC politics
fromNewsOne
2 weeks ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera powerfully addresses themes of racial injustice and social activism in contemporary American society.
Black Lives Matter
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Los Angeles protests spread to the rest of the US: ICE, out!'

Protests against Trump administration's immigration raids span across major cities in the U.S., showcasing widespread solidarity and dissent.
NYC politics
fromNewsOne
2 weeks ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera powerfully addresses themes of racial injustice and social activism in contemporary American society.
#art-and-design
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Opinion: When the unhoused are offered private space, they accept shelter

California's approach to homelessness is becoming increasingly punitive and prison-focused, despite a lack of adequate shelter options.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Opinion: When the unhoused are offered private space, they accept shelter

California's approach to homelessness is becoming increasingly punitive and prison-focused, despite a lack of adequate shelter options.
#civil-disobedience
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: Civil disobedience is as important today as ever

Civil disobedience remains essential for addressing modern injustices, particularly in immigration.
The contributions of immigrants are vital to the fabric of American society.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: Civil disobedience is as important today as ever

Civil disobedience remains essential for addressing modern injustices, particularly in immigration.
The contributions of immigrants are vital to the fabric of American society.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

More than 1 billion paid to those wronged by Horizon scandal, Government says

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism amidst critical societal issues, urging public support for continued reporting and fact-checking.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

More than 1 billion paid to those wronged by Horizon scandal, Government says

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism amidst critical societal issues, urging public support for continued reporting and fact-checking.
#marriage-equality
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The road to Obergefell: Looking back on a decade of marriage equality

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's ruling marked a historic moment for marriage equality in America.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The road to Obergefell: Looking back on a decade of marriage equality

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's ruling marked a historic moment for marriage equality in America.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Robert Tollemache obituary

Robert Tollemache, a well-respected psychotherapist, dedicated his life to mental health advocacy and environmental issues, embodying a commitment to social justice and community well-being.
London politics
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Juneteenth and the Practice of Love: A Journey Toward Freedom and Connection - San Francisco Bay Times

Juneteenth symbolizes the enduring struggle for freedom, promoting daily acts of love and recognition as vital to nurturing liberation.
#racism
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A tale of two eras: Terri Lyne Carrington pays tribute to the revolutionary spirit of Max Roach on 'We Insist 2025!'

Terri Lyne Carrington's album 'We Insist 2025!' reflects ongoing social justice issues.
Protest songs remain relevant as they address timeless struggles like racism and inequality.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A tale of two eras: Terri Lyne Carrington pays tribute to the revolutionary spirit of Max Roach on 'We Insist 2025!'

Terri Lyne Carrington's album 'We Insist 2025!' reflects ongoing social justice issues.
Protest songs remain relevant as they address timeless struggles like racism and inequality.
#feminism
Women
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Catherine Prasifka: Feminism has gone backwards, and being a woman on the internet in today's world is proof of this

Gen-Z men are adopting more conservative attitudes compared to their grandparents, highlighting a shift in social dynamics.
fromMs. Magazine
1 week ago
Women in technology

Still Naming the Problem: A New Film Premiering at Tribeca, Then Heading to HBO, Celebrates the Radical Origins-and Ongoing Impact-of Ms. Magazine - Ms. Magazine

Women
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Catherine Prasifka: Feminism has gone backwards, and being a woman on the internet in today's world is proof of this

Gen-Z men are adopting more conservative attitudes compared to their grandparents, highlighting a shift in social dynamics.
fromMs. Magazine
1 week ago
Women in technology

Still Naming the Problem: A New Film Premiering at Tribeca, Then Heading to HBO, Celebrates the Radical Origins-and Ongoing Impact-of Ms. Magazine - Ms. Magazine

#dei
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Family living in mouldy west London home 'told by landlord to refuse repairs and appear homeless to be rehoused'

A vulnerable family's health is worsened by their mouldy living conditions and landlord's unethical eviction advice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Prison was the first place we felt sisterhood': six women return to the ruins of Holloway

The visual device used in the documentary allows the former inmates to reveal the systemic failures of the British prison system through their shared experiences of trauma.
Women in technology
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Head of S.F. legal aid nonprofit starts hunger strike protesting budget cuts

Adrian Tirtanadi initiates hunger strike to oppose Mayor Lurie's proposed cuts to essential legal services for San Francisco residents.
#immigration
NYC parents
fromtime.com
4 days ago

I Was Once Undocumented. Now I'm a Superintendent Speaking Out Against Trump's Immigration Raids

The role of education leaders is vital in addressing fear and trauma caused by immigration enforcement.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
4 days ago

I Was Once Undocumented. Now I'm a Superintendent Speaking Out Against Trump's Immigration Raids

The role of education leaders is vital in addressing fear and trauma caused by immigration enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromeuronews
3 days ago

Video. Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest

Violent unrest followed a peaceful march for a sexual assault victim's family, leading to injuries and arrests among the youth involved.
Manchester City
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

It's so painful': Man City's Guardiola speaks up on Israel's war on Gaza

Guardiola expresses deep concern for children affected by the conflict in Gaza and urges the world to speak out against injustice.
#architecture
NYC music
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

Lincoln Center Will Finally Face Its Neighbors

Lincoln Center's design historically marginalized certain communities while creating a grand entrance for others.
Current efforts seek to redesign Lincoln Center's west end to promote inclusivity and honor erased communities.
NYC music
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

Lincoln Center Will Finally Face Its Neighbors

Lincoln Center's design historically marginalized certain communities while creating a grand entrance for others.
Current efforts seek to redesign Lincoln Center's west end to promote inclusivity and honor erased communities.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's immigration policy under scrutiny after court halts border rejections, while heatwave prompts calls for reduced working hours.
#protest
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Oakland's "No Kings" Nationwide Day of Defiance Protest (March to Frank Ogawa Plaza)

The event is a protest against perceived narcissism in leadership, emphasizing collective rejection of authoritarianism.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Oakland's "No Kings" Nationwide Day of Defiance Protest (March to Frank Ogawa Plaza)

The event is a protest against perceived narcissism in leadership, emphasizing collective rejection of authoritarianism.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

This Pride Month, Let's Fight Back by Learning From History of Trans Resistance

Pride Month arrives amid heightened challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, marked by aggressive legislative actions against transgender individuals.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Harvey Milk Loved Something That Scares Pete Hegseth: Democracy

The renaming of the USS Harvey Milk during Pride Month undermines the values of progress and equality championed by Milk.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

This Pride Month, Let's Fight Back by Learning From History of Trans Resistance

Pride Month arrives amid heightened challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, marked by aggressive legislative actions against transgender individuals.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Harvey Milk Loved Something That Scares Pete Hegseth: Democracy

The renaming of the USS Harvey Milk during Pride Month undermines the values of progress and equality championed by Milk.
#catholic-church
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
5 days ago

Archbishop John C. Wester Calls Out Trump's Bill for Betraying the Poor

Archbishop Wester urges the Church to vocally oppose harmful legislation, affirming moral responsibility to advocate for the marginalized.
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

The History Behind Pope Leo XIV's Name

Pope Leo XIV's name choice reflects a commitment to social justice and worker rights reminiscent of Leo XIII's teachings.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
5 days ago

Archbishop John C. Wester Calls Out Trump's Bill for Betraying the Poor

Archbishop Wester urges the Church to vocally oppose harmful legislation, affirming moral responsibility to advocate for the marginalized.
#poverty
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Matthew Desmond, sociologist: We should ask ourselves if the companies we give our money to are exploiting their workers'

Poverty in America persists due to systemic issues and societal complicity, not just the fault of the richest individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How to fight back against Trump? Look to poor people's movements | Rev Dr Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back

Trump's proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP threaten millions amid rising poverty, signaling the need for a new social contract that empowers the disadvantaged.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Matthew Desmond, sociologist: We should ask ourselves if the companies we give our money to are exploiting their workers'

Poverty in America persists due to systemic issues and societal complicity, not just the fault of the richest individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How to fight back against Trump? Look to poor people's movements | Rev Dr Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back

Trump's proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP threaten millions amid rising poverty, signaling the need for a new social contract that empowers the disadvantaged.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
1 year ago

How to Advocate for Trans Rights in Your Community

Transgender rights advocacy continues, highlighting the need for recognition and support, especially for vulnerable groups.
Cisgender individuals are encouraged to acknowledge and understand the humanity of trans people to promote equality.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Tennessee trans woman who was brutally attacked at storage unit speaks out

Transgender woman Tyler Flanagan survived a brutal hate crime at a storage facility.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
1 year ago

How to Advocate for Trans Rights in Your Community

Transgender rights advocacy continues, highlighting the need for recognition and support, especially for vulnerable groups.
Cisgender individuals are encouraged to acknowledge and understand the humanity of trans people to promote equality.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Tennessee trans woman who was brutally attacked at storage unit speaks out

Transgender woman Tyler Flanagan survived a brutal hate crime at a storage facility.
Social justice
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Media Panics About "Crime Waves" - But Downplays Crime Committed by Corporations

Wage theft in the rideshare industry far exceeds all other crimes, yet remains underreported.
Media coverage influences public perception of crime and urgent issues.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Judge grants reprieve for anti-Israel Queens community garden after city pulls license

We hope to see the judge make this ruling permanent, preserving the garden as a sanctuary for queer, transgender, black, indigenous, and people of color communities.
NYC LGBT
#protests
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromeuronews
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Milei to Vatican DW 06/07/2025

Milei's radical austerity measures clash with Catholic teachings of social justice, raising concerns about his capability to sustain positive relations with the Vatican.
Left-wing politics
#public-transportation
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: NYC Needs Land and Housing for People, Not Profit

Community Land Trusts (CLTs) provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing while combating systemic inequalities.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

John Carlos's enduring legacy extends beyond 1968's protest, representing a lifetime of commitment to social justice and resilience against systemic oppression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reading to children should be a pleasure | Brief letters

I was saddened to learn that gen Z parents don't read to their children because they don't have time, dislike having to read the same book over and over, don't enjoy reading books themselves or find it boring.
NYC parents
#cannabis-decriminalization
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

"There was a lot of headway being made," says Chauncia Willis-Johnson, the former emergency manager for Tampa, Fla. "Now, not only have we stopped, but we've actually regressed."
Non-profit organizations
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

President Trump is attending the musical 'Les Mis' why is this a big deal?

Trump's appreciation for Les Miserables raises eyebrows due to its themes of social injustice and rebellion against authority.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
#incarceration
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Human Rights Crisis We're Ignoring In Our Jails

Pamela Winn shares her traumatic experience of pregnancy and miscarriage while incarcerated, highlighting severe mistreatment and systemic issues in prisons.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Human Rights Crisis We're Ignoring In Our Jails

Pamela Winn shares her traumatic experience of pregnancy and miscarriage while incarcerated, highlighting severe mistreatment and systemic issues in prisons.
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

What Does Centering Native Justice Require? A New Report Has Answers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Native American concepts of justice differ significantly from mainstream US perspectives, emphasizing the need for inclusion of Native voices in justice conversations.
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

City delays decision on license plate reader program - Austin Monitor

Given concerns expressed today, I have decided to withdraw this item from the agenda at this time to provide more opportunities to address council members' questions.
NYC politics
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Militant Grad Workers Build Union Power to Fight Attacks on Education and Labor

Graduate workers in the U.S. have significantly unionized, advocating for both labor rights and social justice within higher education.
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Decolonizing Faith: Frantz Fanon, Liberation Theology, and the Struggle for Dignity

Fanon and Gutiérrez, though different in approach, share a commitment to addressing injustice through healing and social transformation.
#lgbtq
Social justice
fromtime.com
1 week ago

Marsha P. Johnson's Story Still Has So Much to Teach Young People

Marsha P. Johnson's legacy transcends a single historical moment, embodying radical imagination and joy amidst oppression.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

What DEI actually does for the economy

DEI embodies a long-standing commitment to egalitarian principles and aims to enhance opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Meet the Velvet Bandit: Sonoma Co.'s mystery mom turned street art superhero

"They're really silly and punny. I didn't really think much of it," she said.
Arts
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Republicans' "Big Beautiful" Medicaid Cuts Spur Rural Organizing Innovation

The proposed GOP Medicaid cuts could eliminate healthcare coverage for 8.6 million Americans, significantly impacting vulnerable populations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Farmworker victory ending use of El Cortito 50 years ago provides empowering lesson

The use of El Cortito was not about efficiency or productivity, but rather a system of control that kept workers stooped, asserting dominance in the fields.
Social justice
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Props to the Merc

The five-year anniversary of the Black Lives Matter movement was acknowledged by the Mercury, but other local publications like The O and Willi Week seem to have overlooked it.
Black Lives Matter
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago

Know Your Farmer: Addressing the Heart of Food Insecurity in Kensington - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Localizing the food system is how you get to the heart of nutrition security, and that starts with knowing who your farmer is.
Online Community Development
#graduation
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Take a stand, Abdul-Jabbar tells graduating seniors - Harvard Gazette

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages Harvard graduates to embody the principles of nonviolence and social justice advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Take a stand, Abdul-Jabbar tells graduating seniors - Harvard Gazette

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages Harvard graduates to embody the principles of nonviolence and social justice advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

The Bay Area Book Festival takes over Berkeley on May 31-June 1

The Bay Area Book Festival, in its eleventh year, promises a weekend full of literary activities and discussions centered around important social themes.
East Bay (California)
Black Lives Matter
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

'Whether They See It Or Not': How the 'Arrested Mobility' of Black Americans Harms Everyone - Streetsblog USA

Charles T. Brown's work explores dismantling systemic barriers restricting Black Americans' mobility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan calls for partial decriminalisation of cannabis possession

The independent London Drugs Commission's report emphasizes that current penalties for cannabis possession are unjustifiable compared to their social repercussions, especially in marginalized communities.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gordon Brown: Delaying child poverty reforms until Autumn budget is the right call'

I know from my 10 years as chancellor that a public spending statement which is not like a budget, where tax and spending announcements are made together will not be able to undo the scale of the damage done to 4.5 million children now in poverty.
UK politics
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

2019 Pacific Division Presidential Address: Individual Well-Being and Social Justice

Arneson's address looks deeply into the intertwined concepts of individual well-being and social justice, arguing for an understanding that combines personal aspirations with collective societal responsibilities.
philosophy
#disability-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour is taking the Pip and disabled people have had enough | Cherylee Houston

The campaign #TakingThePIP emphasizes the serious consequences of proposed benefits cuts for disabled individuals, affecting their ability to survive and thrive.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap inhumane' benefit cuts

High-profile disabled individuals demand Prime Minister abandon cuts to disability benefits, citing survival and human rights concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour is taking the Pip and disabled people have had enough | Cherylee Houston

The campaign #TakingThePIP emphasizes the serious consequences of proposed benefits cuts for disabled individuals, affecting their ability to survive and thrive.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap inhumane' benefit cuts

High-profile disabled individuals demand Prime Minister abandon cuts to disability benefits, citing survival and human rights concerns.
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