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Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 minutes ago

Ben & Jerry's founders call for the brand to be freed' from its owners

Ben & Jerry's co-founders demand the brand be made independent and excluded from Unilever's planned Magnum ice-cream division listing, citing erosion of social justice commitments.
Music
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Miguel Drops "New Martyrs (Ride 4 U)" Ahead of CAOS | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Miguel releases "New Martyrs (Ride 4 U)", an urgent, intimate single that fuses sensuality with social and industry critique ahead of his CAOS album.
Remodel
from48 hills
5 days ago

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors' Pick: 450 Architects - 48 hills

450 Architects creates sustainable, energy-efficient contemporary architecture that emphasizes ecological awareness, social justice advocacy, and community-focused public spaces.
#progressive-politics
#democratic-party
#spike-lee
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Homo Argentum,' the film Milei showed to his ministers as part of his anti-woke war

Homo Argentum satirizes Argentine progressives, reflecting societal polarization and garnering both support and criticism from political figures.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

The topless protest returns to downtown Boston next week

"This is not about sexuality, it is about oppression," said Katrina Brees, founder of Equalititty and a co-organizer of the protest, in a release. "Whether it is the oppression of the female breast or where Rosa Parks has to sit on a bus, Americans must never stop fighting against oppression. Most importantly, the unconstitutional oppression perpetrated by our government upon its own citizens."
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

They're Not Just Coming for DEI. They're Coming for Democracy.

"Republicans are implementing a blueprint to displace democracy with a government powered by Christian nationalism and techno-fascism. Conservative estimates count at least 10 million people having their healthcare ripped away."
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ending Isolation review a takedown of solitary confinement by incarcerated co-authors

Solitary confinement is widely criticized and lacks evidence for reducing violence, highlighting a need for reform in incarceration practices.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

From Gemma O'Doherty to Syria, Catherine Connolly isn't fond of hard questions - and she doesn't like some of the easy ones either

Catherine Connolly supports European unity while opposing militarization and neoliberalism.
#trans-rights
Law
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer who fought to 'free the people of this country from the slavery of its new corporate masters,' dies at 96

Renowned trial lawyer Gerry Spence, known for significant victories, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for the rights of ordinary people.
#nfl
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago

The 2025 James Beard Awards: Where Amazing Food Meets Talent - Food & Beverage Magazine

The 2025 James Beard Awards celebrated culinary excellence while advocating for immigration reform and social change.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Presidents Trump and Putin Must Seize the Moment in Alaska

The Democratic Party must choose between principled politics and continued losses with disconnected elites.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Beau McCall x Levi's" Closing Weekend Conversation at Museum of Craft and Design (SF)

Beau McCall and Tracey Panek will discuss art, identity, and legacy in a conversation at the Museum of Craft and Design.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Celebration of Dion Lim for 20 Years of Advocacy Through Storytelling - San Francisco Bay Times

Dion Lim was honored for 20 years of advocacy through storytelling at an event attended by over 450 people.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Covid Contrarianism Has Crossed the Aisle

The new right emerged as a response to societal changes post-2020, such as enforced lockdowns and vaccinations, criticizing perceived excesses of social justice movements.
US politics
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago

Why Egalitarian Philosophers (and the Rest of Us) Should Be More Concerned About Roads

The design of road traffic regulation is crucial for society and should address moral issues beyond technical considerations.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

U2 condemns Israeli government for starving Gazans as a 'weapon of war' in joint statement

"Everyone has long been horrified by what is unfolding in Gaza - but the blocking of humanitarian aid and now plans for a military takeover of Gaza City has taken the conflict into uncharted territory."
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

National Indigenous Music awards 2025: Emily Wurramara wins artist of the year

Emily Wurramara stated her solidarity with Palestine and oppressed Indigenous peoples, emphasizing music as a powerful form of freedom and expression for marginalized communities.
Music
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Members of Educators Union Say Its Capitulation to ADL Betrays Workers, Students

The NEA voted to not use or endorse materials from the ADL, which was later overturned by its board.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Public Assemblies Strengthen Community Resistance to Rising Authoritarianism

The People's Movement Assembly process enables the creation of a new form of democracy by fostering community engagement.
History
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Danes Resisted Fascism, and So Can We

The story of Stauning and King Christian X's defiance against Nazi oppression is a myth but reveals deeper truths about Danish resistance.
#immigration
#racism
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Paz-Cedillos: Mayfair in East San Jose is just getting started - San Jose Spotlight

Mayfair's transformation is driven by local residents organizing for cultural pride and community empowerment.
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

The prison abolitionist who dares to envision a world without 'unfreedoms' | Aeon Videos

Ruth Wilson Gilmore advocates for a world without prisons, linking capitalism, racism, and 'unfreedom' as interrelated issues.
#homelessness
from48 hills
1 month ago
Social justice

Supes let mayor cut affordable housing, raise fees on working people ... - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
Social justice

Supes let mayor cut affordable housing, raise fees on working people ... - 48 hills

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Palestinian teacher denied entry at SFO last month killed in the West Bank

Awdah Hathaleen, an English teacher and activist, was shot and killed allegedly by an Israeli settler in his village of Umm al-Khair in the West Bank.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The US immigration system is being militarized. Now is the time to stand up | Kica Matos

This bill hands over a staggering $170bn to the Department of Homeland Security to ramp up this administration's brutal immigration enforcement agenda.
Social justice
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pro- and anti-migrant prroters face off at London hotel housing asylum seekers

Anti-racism demonstrators significantly outnumbered those protesting against the housing of asylum seekers at the London hotel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We do not comply: how do we disrupt the momentum of Trump's cruelty? | V (formerly Eve Ensler)

"The exterminating force of Project 2025 is plowing through the culture, the government and people's hearts and bodies like a drunk on a violent tear."
Social justice
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Mahzarin Banaji, psychologist: Our biases were useful in the past, but today, they are an obstacle'

Implicit biases affect professional decisions and societal fairness, revealing hidden prejudices across different demographics.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley wraps up policy work tackling racial disparities in police stops

The Berkeley Police Department first adopted its fair and impartial policing policy in 2014, aiming to eliminate racial profiling and reduce disparities.
Social justice
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Cleo Reed: Cuntry

Cleo Reed's album Cuntry reflects the challenges and resilience of marginalized communities amid societal and environmental crises.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Octavia Butler Offers a Roadmap for Survival In This Documentary

Mutual aid for me is a practice. It's not just something you do during an emergency. ... The emergency is 100% of the time at this point.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Lee Ballance, doctor, healer, teacher, climate advocate

Lee Ballance dedicated his life to healing and caregiving, prioritizing not just individual patients but the health of the community and the world.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launching new left-wing party

"The government says there is no money for the poor, but billions for war. A new party is needed to right these social injustices and combat a rigged system."
UK politics
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Institutions Retreating From DEI Can Feel Like Betrayal

Institutional betrayal harms marginalized groups disproportionately, especially in the context of dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
#eddington
fromVulture
1 month ago
Film

What's Up With the Woke Teens in Eddington?

Eddington satirizes performative activism among Gen-Z teens during a pandemic and their attempts to gain relevance through social justice gestures.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

The problem(s) with Ari Aster's 'Eddington'

Eddington critiques the shallow reproduction of social justice movements during a tumultuous year, highlighting the disconnect between activism and genuine action.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Robert W. Fuller, physicist, president of Oberlin College, citizen diplomat, author, dignity advocate

Robert W. Fuller was a pioneering physicist and humanitarian whose work significantly advanced social justice and educational reform.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

What good are rights when you can't afford to use them?

Pride was a defiant stand by queer and trans people against police brutality and state-sanctioned violence, born out of collective struggle, not corporate sponsorships.
LGBT
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Joanna Macy, author, Buddhist teacher, environmental activist

Macy synthesized principles of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology philosophy to empower collective action toward environmental sustainability, inspiring ordinary people to heal the planet.
Mindfulness
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Underpaid, Overworked Medical Residents Who Keep Hospitals Afloat Want a Union

Medical residents are unionizing and striking for better pay and conditions as part of a labor movement.
SF LGBT
fromMedium
4 months ago

I waited 15 years to see Hunky Jesus-and yes, he delivered

Celebration and defiance characterized the queer community's response to ongoing societal repression at the Hunky Jesus event.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police behaviour at protests not changed since Orgreave, say activists

Basically, they are there as agents of the state, and we end up seeing it time after time after time. And there will be further injustices perpetrated because the police do what they do.
UK politics
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The nation's first Vietnamese American bishop formally takes over California diocese

Michael Pham became San Diego's bishop, the first Vietnamese American to lead a U.S. diocese, emphasizing care for marginalized communities.
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Good Trouble' Protest Organizers Condemn Trump's Cuts to Public Health, Immigration Policies | KQED

Protests across the Bay Area commemorated Congressman John Lewis, emphasizing the impact of federal program cuts on marginalized communities.
#public-art
US politics
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

A Win for Community Mapping in Edgecombe County

Edgecombe County Board of Education adopted Map C for redistricting, ensuring equitable representation and protecting community interests.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

Fielder emphasized that the SFPD must adhere to sanctuary city laws, highlighting their obligation to prevent serious injury in immigration actions while also not assisting ICE.
SF politics
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The Neighborhood Kids' viral rage rap anthem during ICE raids turned them into Tom Morello's 'new favorite band'

Music reflects the turmoil of aggressive immigration enforcement in California.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Protesters, counter-protesters face off outside Toronto city hall over bike lanes, proposed shelters | CBC News

Protesters expressed discontent over city decisions regarding shelters, bike lanes, and clinics, asserting inadequate community engagement and mismanagement by the city government.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

UN draft report uses pseudoscience to claim gender dysphoria is 'socially contagious'

The UN report misrepresents transgender acceptance and claims it threatens women's legal recognition.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Raising Socially Conscious Youth

Raising socially conscious children is crucial due to prevalent injustice and systemic challenges, helping them grow aware and engaged in social movements.
Parenting
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trump Is the Confederacy's Revenge

Deborah Cotton, known as "Big Red," was one of the victims of the largest mass shooting in New Orleans's history on Mother's Day 2013.
Social justice
Health
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Andrea Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy

Access to hysterectomy is stratified by race, age, and gender identity, intertwined with eugenic policies affecting reproductive health.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Pulpit Wasn't Made for This

Churches have the moral obligation to engage with social justice and political issues, as historical participation has shaped their existence. However, endorsing candidates risks divisiveness and detracts from spiritual missions.
US politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Green and Independent Socialist councillors form new alliance on Haringey Council

Cllr Lotte Collett stated, 'Climate issues need to be front and centre of everything that we do, it's massively important because the people that are the most affected by these issues are the working classes.'
UK politics
France news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Pope Leo celebrates Mass in parish church with special ties to his Augustinian order

Pope Leo XIV emphasized merciful compassion for the poor and victims of tyranny during a Mass at Castel Gandolfo.
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