Political Activism

HONG KONG (AP) – The Hong Kong group that had organized annual vigils in memory of the victims of the Chinese army’s crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square in 1989 voted to disband on Saturday in the midst of an ongoing crackdown on independent political activism in the semi-autonomous …

Forty years ago, the Springbok tour sparked an uprising, with 150,000 people joining at least 200 protests across the country. As a result, some 1,500 people were ultimately charged with crimes. To close three months of commemoration, activists who were on the front lines of the protests reflect on how …

The Fridays For Future’s first global strike of 2021 will help show whether the youth climate movement can regain momentum as parts of the world continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. At least 1,300 protests are scheduled around the world on Friday, including about 300 in the United States. …

In addition to the prestige, Alex will receive a cash prize of $ 3,000 and a true introduction to the world of professional environmental activism. The Earth Island Institute was founded in 1982 by activist David Brower to support environmental protection projects and the next generation of leaders in the …

Stacey Abrams kicked off an ambitious national tour this week that will span months and swing many states ahead of the 2022 midterms – and potentially elevate her position within the Democratic Party in the process. Driving the news: Abrams kicked off the tour on Tuesday in San Antonio, where …

On September 13, 2021, as the sun set over the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, luxury cars hit the red carpet and celebrities in designer dresses walked into the flashing lights of the paparazzi. The Met Gala is widely known as America’s Biggest Party and features the …

Desperation drove José Luis Hernández to climb to the top of a bullet train through northern Mexico in the hope of reaching the United States 13 years ago. But he did not succeed. Slipping from a step above a train coupling, it slid under the steel wheels. Subsequently, he lost …

New Rhianna Mc Kenzie 2 hours ago Jones P Madeira, veteran journalist – ROGER JACOB Media veterans Jones P Madeira and Dominic Kalipersad were among four honorary graduates from the University of Trinidad and Tobago for 2021. In a statement, the university said it awarded all four degrees at its …

The Missourians will elect a new U.S. senator next year to succeed Republican Senator Roy Blunt, who announced in March that he was not running for re-election after having held the post since 2011. The general election for the Senate race, between Democratic and Republican candidates, will lead the ballot …

MOSCOW – Russian opposition activists said Google had removed videos and documents they were using to stage a protest vote in this weekend’s election, the latest sign of growing Kremlin pressure on them. American Internet giants. Google’s actions in response to government demands have included blocking access inside Russia to …