The preoccupations of the present often have a way of overriding the past. In some cases, however, the inspiring memory of iconic teachers like Rati Bartholomew (January 4, 1927 – September 23, 2021), who taught English literature at Indraprastha College in Delhi, stays with the students their entire lives. So …
Read More »COP26: Artist and activist Ai Weiwei says everyone needs to take a stand on climate change | Ents & Arts News
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei cautioned against viewing COP26 as the answer to global climate problems, insisting that “we cannot depend on one meeting.” It is the “responsibility to be human” that we all take care of the planet, he told Sky News. Speaking of the climate conference, which begins …
Read More »Why environmental activists should watch Fox News
When environmental activists, government officials and business leaders travel to Glasgow for COP26, many articles, videos and books will be circulating extolling the virtues of green. One piece of content that probably won’t turn around a lot is Blown away: the people against wind power, a documentary currently airing on …
Read More »Clash between the police and BNP activists in Nayapaltan; 30 inmates
Numerical Star Ratio Tue 26 Oct 2021 12:14 PM Photo: Amran Hossain “> Photo: Amran Hossain Police and BNP activists clashed this morning outside the party’s headquarters in Nayapaltan in Dhaka. At least 30 BNP men were arrested on the spot, said Salahuddin Mia, head of the Paltan police station. …
Read More »Cultivating clean citizens must start early – World
During the July 1 celebrations of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a police officer was stabbed by a lone assailant on a busy street in Causeway Bay. The assailant then turned the knife against him. The officer was seriously injured; the perpetrator died. Investigations into the …
Read More »Russia strengthens internet censorship powers
Russia’s most daring steps to censor the internet began in the most mundane way – with a series of emails and bureaucratic forms. The messages, sent by Russia’s powerful Internet regulator, asked for technical details – like traffic numbers, equipment specifications and connection speeds – from companies providing Internet and …
Read More »Lavender Country, the world’s first openly gay country group, arrives in Austin: Patrick Haggerty on their groundbreaking album almost 50 years later – Qmmunity
In 1973, Patrick haggerty recorded and released his band Lavender Countrythe self-titled debut album by, which is considered the first overtly gay themed album in country music history. Patrick Haggerty from lavender country For 41 years, however, Lavender Country languished in obscurity when the group disbanded in 1976 and Haggerty …
Read More »Republicans set to block voting bill again, raising stakes of filibuster
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans were set to block action on voting rights legislation again, stepping up calls from activists and lawmakers to Democrats to finally end the filibuster or find themselves at a significant disadvantage in the process. midterm elections next year and into the future. For the third time …
Read More »Long Island City is home to New York’s growing Asian population
Yumpling, a Taiwanese restaurant, opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in August 2020, as New York City was in a difficult vacuum between waves of the coronavirus. Dining inside was still prohibited, but landlords had signed the lease just before the pandemic and could not continue paying rent on an empty …
Read More »How these creators of Latinx TikTok fill a void and make history
By Fernando Alfonso III, CNN One of the biggest sources of anxiety for Alaina Castillo has been the letter R. Rolling Rs is at the heart of learning Spanish and one of its most difficult trills, especially for those who were not regularly exposed to the language as a child. …
Read More »The actor of the estate ‘demanded that the character oppose the super-rich family’ | Succession
Actor James Cromwell says he’s called on his Succession character to take a moral stand against his unscrupulous ultra-wealthy family – and hopes the hit series doesn’t normalize abuses of power and privilege like The Apprentice did it for Donald Trump. The 81-year-old actor, best known for his roles in …
Read More »San Antonio immigration groups and activists join national call to end Title 42 deportations at the border
Debra Ponce was so upset by the images of border patrol officers on horseback grabbing and chasing Haitian immigrants at the border that she could not sleep the night they circulated on media and social media. A border patrol agent appears to be using his reins like a whip in …
Read More »Biden complicit in climate-related ‘mass death’, activists say
Climate activists continued their protest outside the White House on Wednesday, with an activist group suggesting President Biden is “an accomplice in mass death.” Activists put up a 60-foot sign to make it look like a flood was engulfing the White House. âActivists deployed a 60ft FLOOD in front of …
Read More »Gender equality lawyer Jean Ledwith King dies
Jean Ledwith King, an Ann Arbor lawyer who has championed gender equality for millions of women in education, employment, politics and sport, and helped lay the groundwork of Title IX, the federal anti-discrimination law, died on October 9. She was 97 years old. In 1970, King filed his most significant …
Read More »Malawi: activists commemorate Day against the death penalty – Tonse urged to abolish death penalty
Youth and Society (YAS) – one of the local human rights watchdogs – urged the Tonse Alliance-led government to seriously consider repealing all laws giving effect to the death penalty under the Second Optional Protocol the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. United Nations (UN) rights. YAS made the …
Read More »FORUM 1: Should learning a foreign language be a requirement in college? Yes: bilingualism is a good preparation for a career | Opinion
Other foreign correspondents lined up with their translators to interview the bereaved while I was able to speak with them alone. Did it make a difference? The Russians I interviewed were touched that we could speak in their own language. More importantly, translators who worked for foreign offices were known …
Read More »Civil rights and cultural icon Timuel D. Black, Jr. recognized by the Illinois House of Representatives
103 years ago, Timuel D. Black, Jr. was born in Birmingham, AL. It was December 7, 1918. The importance of this date of birth can neither be overlooked nor underestimated. It is perhaps one of the most important dates in current history in that it gave birth to an individual …
Read More »Dragon Quest composer Koichi Sugiyama has passed away
Image: Square Enix / Nintendo Life Dragon Quest Composer Koichi Sugiyama died on September 30, Square Enix confirmed. He was 90 years old. The cause of death was septic shock. Sugiyama’s work on the hugely popular JRPG series is immense; he composed over 500 songs for the franchise, his last …
Read More »Minority activists defend black-faced dance troupe inspired by England’s coal mines
A The minority activism network doesn’t believe an all-male dance troupe should be raked in the coals for its divisional costume, saying the context doesn’t make blackface attire “a racial thing.” The Britannia Coconut Dancers received support from the Lancashire minority advocacy group BME Network after the John Morris Organization, …
Read More »Activists remember the October 6 massacre
An activist dressed in remembrance of the massacre of October 6, 1976, at the memorial rally at Thammasat University on Wednesday. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut) Not much has changed in the 45 years since students and activists were slaughtered by the military and right-wing radicals at Thammasat University, sending scores of …
Read More »Romania’s ruling coalition collapses after less than a year in power
The European Commission has adopted a positive assessment of Romania’s recovery and resilience plan, a major step towards the EU disbursing ⬠14.2 billion in grants and ⬠14.9 billion in loans to Romania under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This funding will support the implementation of crucial investment …
Read More »I approve of Nickole Aguilar Garcia, Rick Mooday and Paul Jaramillo for the school board – Los Alamos Reporter
Editor, I support Nickole Aguilar Garcia for the school board, as I have personally worked with her to organize a summer school at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Two years ago Nickole was commissioned to collaborate with scientists like me to lead the lab’s summer program. Nickole did an amazing …
Read More »Desperation is the point
Do you ever feel like people like to make the same mistakes over and over again? Consider the unhappy character of Sarah in the 1977 horror classic, Suspiria. While trying to escape the Tanz Dance Akademie, Sarah falls into a razor wire pit, allowing her attacker to slit her throat. …
Read More »“Political uncertainty” as Hong Kong union closes
Hong Kong’s largest independent union has been dissolved, raising concerns over space for civil society groups as a national security law stifles dissent in the global financial hub. Members of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) voted in favor of the dissolution because “political uncertainty” made the prosecution …
Read More »Abortion rights supporters, under siege, take part in national marches
Last fall, Hannah Dasgupta spent her days focusing on politics, channeling her fear and anger at President Donald J. Trump into activism. Concerned about the future of abortion rights, among other things, during the Trump administration, she joined a group of women in suburban Ohio who were working to elect …
Read More »Steven Van Zandt on South African activism: “We lit that spark”
Steven Van Zandt is perhaps best known for his music and for appearing in “The Sopranos”, but he has also had a noticeable effect on politics and activism. The 70-year-old musician is known to have created politically-themed music in his solo career after temporarily leaving Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. …
Read More »Progressive Democrats celebrate postponement of vote on infrastructure bill
Progressive activists have long lamented what they see as the tendency of liberal lawmakers to back down amid difficult negotiations with Democratic leaders. Not so last night. As the nearly 100-member Progressive Congressional Caucus opposes the passage of a bipartisan $ 1,000 billion infrastructure bill until it takes action on …
Read More »Against the grain, the GOP fights to win back Millennials and Gen Z voters | New
WASHINGTON – Republicans are on the losing side of one of the biggest demographic shifts of the past 20 years: A growing generation of young people – Millennials and Gen Z voters – have turned to the left and have set its sights on the Democratic Party. Swimming against the …
Read More »Pope Francis praises young climate activists (like Greta Thunberg) for “challenging the adult world”
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – In a message to young people attending an event in Italy on the environmental crisis, Pope Francis encouraged activists to promote human relations and environmental protection by overcoming divisions. âThere must be harmony between people – men and women – and the environment,â the Pope said …
Read More »Sununu, state Democrats denounce anti-Vax protesters who disrupt council meeting
Amid cries of “We know where you live,” a crowd of protesters angry over the COVID-19 vaccine forced Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting to be canceled before it could begin. Anti-vaccine activists associated with the ReOpenNH group were protesting the Council’s consideration of a $ 27 million contract to expand the …
Read More »Latino filmmakers first married couple to win MacArthur grants in same year E! News UK
Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera, the first married couple to simultaneously win MacArthur scholarships Updated September 28, 2021, 7:26 p.m. ET Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra share a whimsical and avant-garde sensibility for cinema. Individually and as a powerful couple, they created a new and experimental cinema. And this year, …
Read More »Clayton Thomas-Mueller: From Gangs to the Fight for Indigenous Rights
WINNIPEG – Clayton Thomas-Mueller has spent much of his life on the wicked streets of Winnipeg, linked to both gangs and drugs, but eventually turned his angst into activism and spent decades fighting for rights aboriginal people. It’s a story he tells in his new memoir titled “Life in the …
Read More »UK offers thousands of visas to overseas truckers to address driver shortage
Although business groups generally welcomed the government’s decision, some expressed doubts about its sufficiency. The government overthrow also comes after Britain’s transport and logistics industries pleaded with lawmakers to ease visa restrictions for European Union drivers. Logistics UK, a trade group, had applied for 10,000 seasonal visas for drivers, similar …
Read More »Activists will hold the 2nd conference of the National Alliance against Racist and Political Repression
Chicago, IL – A year after playing a leading role in George Floyd’s rebellion that swept the United States in the summer of 2020, the Black-led National Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression meets again in Chicago. The legendary organization, originally founded in 1973 from the National Committee to Free …
Read More »One month after Taliban takeover, Afghans’ only hope is to continue to revolt
In a situation where the reward / risk ratio of political activism is so skewed, what should those working for a more sustainable and remote Afghanistan do? Two paths are currently available. First, as the Taliban refuse to acknowledge the grievances of the people, political activists, including academics and academics, …
Read More »Q&A: Jazz musician Arun Luthra draws on the universal language of rhythm | Music
Luthra spoke to The Cape Times about how his music reflects its essence and how the universal language of rhythm can be the foundation for social change. Did you grow up with these two musical influences in your life? My father’s family is from Punjab, the northwestern province of India, …
Read More »Hong Kong June 4 Vigil Organizers Separate Amid Crackdown | World news
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 …
Read More »1981 Springbok Tour 40 years later: Activists on how the protests have shaped their lives and Aotearoa
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 …
Read More »Friday for the future: Global climate strike could help youth movement bounce back from pandemic
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. …
Read More »Eckerd senior wins national environmental activism award – News
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 …
Read More »Stacey Abrams kicks off nationwide tour ahead of 2022 mid-sessions
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 …
Read More »A lexicon of counterfeiting – The megaphone
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 …
Read More »No papers, no care: Disabled migrants seek help through prosecution, activism | PA
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 …
Read More »Former Newsday Editor Jones P Madeira among UTT Honorary Graduates
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 …
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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 …
Read More »Google blocks more anti-Kremlin content as Russia vote draws to a close
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 …
Read More »NON-FICTION: CONVERSATIONS ON CULTURE – Journal
Benefits from Bad Credit Loans If you’re applying for a loan with a low credit score, however, it’s not taken into consideration by the lender, they won’t consider your credit score. That means when they review the application, they won’t be capable of evaluating your credit score on the basis …
Read More »Ruth Mullen: political activist and much more | The Riverdale press
By ETHAN STARK-MILLER Ruth Mullen was known in many circles throughout her life. But in this corner of the Bronx, she’s probably best known for her strong political activism. This was perhaps most visible when Alessandra Biaggi ousted Jeffrey Klein from the State Senate three years ago. Ruth has worked …
Read More »Mohammed el-Kurd becomes the Palestine correspondent of The Nation
The American review, The nation, announced that he had chosen Mohammed el-Kurd as his new “correspondent in Palestine” in a tweet on Tuesday. For too long, Palestinian voices have been silenced. The Nation is proud to have hired Mohammed el-Kurd as correspondent in Palestine. pic.twitter.com/6gkdNtYG7l – The Nation (@thenation) September …
Read More »How much viewing time do you have this weekend?
Every Monday and Friday, Margaret offers hyper-specific viewing recommendations in our Watching newsletter. Read his latest picks below and sign up to watch here. This weekend, I have⦠half an hour, and I miss âThe Good Placeâ. ‘Ghosts’When to watch: Now on HBO Max. The third season of this sweet …
Read More »Iranian secret service accused of killing Kurdish political activist
Human rights groups and the family of Kurdish political activist Yasser Mangouri said he died after being summoned by members of Iran’s intelligence ministry. Mangouri’s arrest took place on July 17, but his death was officially communicated to his family more than 50 days later. According to the Iranian Human …
Read More »Young progressives in WA watch polling stations – with reservations
âOne thing I remember and heard from many city officials is that they felt I had strong leadership skills and the ability to make a real impact from within. Binda said. A vacant seat on Lynnwood City Council was on the ballot, and Binda considered running. As a student who, …
Read More »Ayala: “They looked like my neighbors”
Like many of us, George Cisneros was home on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, getting ready for work. He and his wife, Catherine, and their son Antonio, then 15, only half-listened to NBC’s “Today” show. Then host Katie Couric said an airliner crashed into the North Tower of …
Read More »Utah’s air quality deteriorates during drought
SALT LAKE CITY – Kevin Perry had just started his morning routine, stepping out to pick up the diary, when he noticed something was wrong with the sky. “In 30 seconds I was coughing and my throat ached,” Dr. Perry, an atmospheric specialist at the University of Utah, said of …
Read More »Tea party 2.0? Conservatives organize themselves in school battles
MEQUON, Wisconsin. – A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in cultural warfare fights in schools across the country. While they are drawn to the anger of parents opposed to school policies on …
Read More »As the anti-coup protests continue, where are the Myanmar monks?
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – In the days following the February 1 coup in Myanmar, social media was teeming with scenes of angry protesters and brutal security forces. Among them were images of Buddhist monks, often standing in silence with candles or marching with placards denouncing the army. But the monks …
Read More »Board of Trustees Seeks Independent Funding for UNN
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo The newly inaugurated University of Nigeria Board of Trustees, Nsukka (UNN), began planning to make the institution self-sufficient in funding its research, academic programs and infrastructure. Board chairman Ikechi Emenike described the goal in his speech at the inaugural board meeting, said it was time for UNN to …
Read More »Canada failed Afghanistan by choice
By Joyce Green Opinion commentary On August 16, the world saw Afghanistan fall to the Taliban, city after city, and ultimately the collapse of the government and the flight of its president. The Canadians had supported a mission in Afghanistan that spanned the years 2001-2014. During this time, Canadian troops …
Read More »Carl Levin was a humble leader, he will be sadly missed – The News Herald
On July 29, former US Senator Carl Levin, the longest serving member of the US Senate in Michigan history, passed away. His death follows the death of another political giant in Michigan and the United States, Congressman John Dingell. The death of Senator Carl Levin, like the death of Dingell, …
Read More »Docs Ireland returns for a new factual filmmaking festival
THE third annual Docs Ireland Festival will feature an international selection of new documentaries from countries including Ireland, UK, US, India, Cuba, Palestine, Russia, Iraq and Hong Kong . Ahead of the five-day festival which runs from August 25 to 29, Docs Ireland has teamed up with Féile An Phobail …
Read More »OC Mobile Home Park Seniors Get Rent Cut After Two Years of Activism
Senior residents of Rancho La Paz mobile homes now have state law to protect them from rent spikes throughout the park – which straddles Anaheim and Fullerton – after more than two years of activism on the issue. Park resident Lupe Ramirez led the fight, which began in early 2019, …
Read More »Creators explain how they pulled off a perfect protest episode
ATTENTION: this episode contains spoilers for season 2, episode 3 of Ted Lasso. You’re going to want to stop and pay special attention to episode three when watching the new season of Ted lasso on Apple TV +. It primarily focuses on the unique power of activism and protest in …
Read More »Athlete activism reaches podium in Tokyo amid new IOC protest rules
Raven “Hulk” Saunders, the attention-grabbing American shot putter with her neon purple and green hair and flaming mask that echoed her nickname, became the first athlete risk IOC sanctions by protesting from the medal podium. Upon receiving his silver medal, Saunders raised his arms and crossed them in an X …
Read More »Book review: Global border politics sows racism and human exploitation
Breadcrumb Links World Politics Entertainment Books BC activist and scholar Harsha Walia makes compelling arguments in her fortifying new book on our global man-made crises Author of the article: Tom sandborn Release date : Jul 23, 2021 ⢠46 minutes ago ⢠2 minutes to read ⢠Join the conversation …
Read More »Critical Race Theory Fuels Political Activism in School Board Meetings
Critical race theory has become a rallying cry for both Republican politicians and conservative parents. The COVID-19 pandemic forced parents to be more aware of their children’s school schedule as they attended school virtually. While school officials maintain educators don’t teach students that racism is systemic, some parents – and …
Read More »Pro-democracy, women’s rights activists will receive the medal of freedom
PHILADELPHIA CREAM A pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong and a Saudi women’s rights activist will receive the Medal of Freedom later this year. The National Constitution Center announced on Tuesday that the annual award will be presented on September 21 to Jimmy Lai and Loujain al-Hathloul “for their courage and …
Read More »Port Townsend City Council Candidates List Priorities
PORT TOWNSEND – Homeless people, deep political divisions, water and drugs: these are some of the local dilemmas three candidates for Port Townsend city council have strong feelings about. The trio vying for position 5 on the board are Sky Hardesty-Thompson, 39, in his first candidacy for political office; Tyler …
Read More »Iranian activists call on world to respond to New York kidnapping plot
ANKARA, July 18 (Reuters) – Turkish authorities have arrested 133 undocumented migrants, mostly Afghans, near its southern border with Iran in the past two days, Interior Ministry officials said on Sunday, amid the violence. ‘intensifies in Afghanistan. Authorities arrested 73 Afghans on Saturday in the eastern province of Van, while …
Read More »Richard Lewontin, dialectical biologist and activist, dies at 92
Last week Richard Lewontin, the dialectical biologist, Marxist and militant, died at the age of 92, just three days after the death of Mary Jane, his wife for over 70 years. He was one of the founders of modern biology which brought together three different disciplines – statistics, molecular biology …
Read More »RRCA sever ties with conservatives at Cooper Marsh
SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) has announced that it is ending its relationship with the Cooper Marsh Conservators (CMC). CMC is a voluntary organization that has assisted in the operation of the Cooper Marsh Conservation Area, which is owned and operated by the RRCA. At …
Read More »Here’s why youth activism in Malaysia is more important than ever
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. A group of young women gathered in a virtual room on a Friday night, not to talk about stereotypical “girl things”, but to talk about important things in general like activism, specifically youth activism. The forum, titled The Future …
Read More »Weingarten’s AFT TEACH Speech Tackles Conservative Attacks on Critical Race Theory
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten set out her union’s mission in a speech last week. On day one of AFTS’s biennial Together Educating America’s Children (TEACH) professional development conference, Weingarten addressed the challenges union members face in 2020 and 2021 and told those in attendance that the year …
Read More »Federal government accuses 4 in Iran of plotting to kidnap activist in US and other areas | New York News
By DEEPTI HAJELA and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – An Iranian intelligence officer and three suspected members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with conspiring to kidnap a prominent opposition activist and Iranian writer in exile and return her to Tehran , the …
Read More »School Board Recalls Strength of Contentious Fighting Over Race and Virus Policy on Local Scenes | Education News
People don’t like to wear masks. Or they don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They’re crazy to be locked up at home with their kids, and they’re nervous about the national race relations debate. These are conflicts that affect political discussions and campaigns at the national and state levels. …
Read More »Popular activism to rally the right is in full swing
DALLAS – If there’s one general theme of the CPAC convention in Dallas this weekend, beyond devotion to former President Donald Trump, it’s an unhindered commitment to actively defeat what most people here believe it is an aggressive attack on America by a neo-Marxist left. Speech after impassioned speech, attendees …
Read More »Why international pressure does not help end violence in Ethiopia – Ethiopia
Eight months after the start of the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, thousands are estimated to have died, 1.7 million displaced people, and hundreds of thousands are living under conditions of famine. Despite intense pressure and punitive measures, the international response â led primarily by the United States (United States) …
Read More »Officials: Critical Race Theory Not Taught in Bedford County Public Schools | Education
Some school board members have expressed concerns about the changes to the curriculum. Martin Leamy, a member of the District 7 school board, said he was “very concerned” about the African American history class. âIn my humble opinion, in its current form, this lesson card is just progressive state-sponsored political …
Read More »Don’t ban “politics” at work
As political polarization intensifies and companies measure the risks of employees’ internal political activism, some choose to ban political discourse at work altogether. The authors, experts in speaking out at work, explain the pitfalls of this approach and instead suggest asking another question: How to support employees and encourage them …
Read More »Groups call for release of Mother Nature environmental activistsGlobal Voices
A poster shared on social media calling for the release of detained members of Mother Nature. Source: Facebook Human rights groups inside and outside Cambodia are calling for the immediate release of Mother Nature activists who were arrested for filming a sewage flow near the Royal Palace. Mother Nature members …
Read More »Warren Buffett and Bill Gates met on the weekend of July 4th 30 years ago. Here’s how their iconic friendship began.
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. Bill Gates / YouTube Warren Buffett and Bill Gates first met 30 years ago on the weekend of July 4th. The investor and Microsoft co-founder expected to have little in common. Buffett and Gates have become close friends and philanthropic partners. See more stories on …
Read More »‘We can!’ – a new Green-Left coalition seizes the Croatian capital
Two months before the May 2017 elections, 400 people ZjN! marched through the streets of the capital with a banner proclaiming âThe city is oursâ. The movement met outside the city assembly where they read a 25-point manifesto, a plan designed collaboratively. In 2019, ZjN! formed Možemo! a political platform …
Read More »Some Democrats put activism above climate action
For years we have heard from the left that we have 12 years left to save the planet. Given this urgency, one would assume that Democrats are ready to explore bipartisan solutions to climate change. After all, for lasting and serious politics, bipartisan consensus is needed to avoid sweeping changes …
Read More »Federal lawsuits claim anti-racism and critical race theory in schools violate Constitution
A drama teacher at a suburban Chicago college filed a discrimination complaint against her school district, alleging that mandatory anti-racism training created a hostile environment for white students and educators. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court by a conservative public interest law firm, is the latest in a growing …
Read More »Open Society foundations pledge to support $ 100 million
New York, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Open Society Foundations will invest more than $ 100 million over the next five years to strengthen a range of feminist-led movements and increase their leadership in a wide range of sectors, from politics and the private sector to civil society …
Read More »“Ayurveda has also evolved thanks to observations and experiences”: Dr PK Warrier
At On his 100th birthday, Dr PKWarrier looks back on his own life and the growth of Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS) over the past seven decades and talks about some contemporary issues. Excerpts from the interview by e-mail: Celebrating birthdays has never been a practice with me. The normal thing …
Read More »Former CR Professor Joins Iowa Democratic Hall of Fame | New policies
Adams, 46, who taught overseas for five years and then taught English in high school for 15 years at Cedar Rapids, said the 2016 election and the removal by the Iowa Legislature under Republican control, Chapter 20, the State Employees Collective Bargaining Act, were the catalyst for pushing his activism …
Read More »Critical Race Theory Sparks Activism in Students | Notice
Jerusha Osberg Conner, University of Villanova Critical race theory – an academic framework that argues that racism is ingrained in society – has become the subject of a intense debate on how race issues should and should not be taught in schools. Evidence of how exposure to critical race theory …
Read More »Who owns the Lesbian Avengers logo, decades later?
The Lesbian Avengers at the First National Dyke March in Washington, DC in 1993 (Photo by Carolina Kroon; © 1993 Carolina Kroon) Stories of trademarks using the work of artists without their permission and taking advantage of stolen designs are unfortunately all too common. In May, when an image began …
Read More »Black Churches 4 Broadband Brings Religious Fervor to Better Internet Access: Broadband Breakfast
June 23, 2021 – A new campaign launched by black churches aims to bridge the digital divide by communicating how to improve broadband. Black churches are more than places of spiritual gathering: they are centers of power within the black community. Now the # BlackChurches4Broadband coalition aims to find a …
Read More »Moroccan journalists’ trial raises fears of repression
CASABLANCA: New hearings were held on Tuesday, June 22 in the context of the trials of two dissident journalists in Morocco accused of sexual assault, which detention rights groups see as evidence of a growing repression of the State and pressure to silence dissent. The two men, Soulimane Raisouni and …
Read More »Free environmental activists: Cambodia | Mirage News
Human Rights Watch the Cambodian the government should immediately drop the baseless conspiracy and “insulting the king” charges against four environmental activists affiliated with the environmental group Mother Nature Cambodia and release all three in pretrial detention, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 16, 2021, police arrested Sun Ratha, …
Read More »Activist shareholders must push for environmental change
Climate change is the most important challenge facing humanity, and many commentators point to the detrimental influence of corporate profits, capital markets and investors in contributing to this trend. But while some argue that divestment is the best answer, our recent job suggests that engaging long-term shareholders such as pension …
Read More »“Have great respect for social activism, but politics makes it easier to implement the changes we want”: Vijay Kumbhar
For the past 35 years, RTI and anti-corruption activist Vijay Kumbhar have worked on public issues that have affected the lives and livelihoods of many people. Its activities had prompted the Pune Municipal Corporation to change its land lease policy and implement various measures favorable to the population. While Kumbhar …
Read More »Parents rave about controversial opening speech | Articles
Abrar Omeish, a general member of the Fairfax County School Board, made headlines for his June 7 opening speech at Justice High School, and not in a good way. Over the past few days, the speech has been covered by the Daily Mail, FOXNews, Apple News and the Washington Examiner …
Read More »Fragmented Mirrors: Weird Jewish Stories of the Holocaust
During Pride Month, the University of Minnesota Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies grapples with the complicated legacy of remembrance and remembrance of LGBTQIA + people, who have for too long been absent from the collective memory of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide or mass violence. As I …
Read More »Gastonia activist continues to push for social justice
Natalee Nieves continues to push for youth voices to be heard a year after she organized a social justice rally in downtown Gastonia days after George Floyd’s death. Nieves first entered activism when she held a June vigil at the Rotary Pavilion just six days after Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. …
Read More »Australian Minister of Natural Resources attacks “green activists” for trying to “cripple” fossil fuel companies | australian politics
Australian Resources Minister Keith Pitt is urging oil and gas producers to shine the spotlight on environmental groups campaigning against an expansion of the fossil fuel industry over climate change concerns. Pitt will use a speech at the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association conference in Perth on Wednesday to …
Read More »Penn Graduate School of Education Faculty Recognition Award 2021
Penn Graduate School of Education Faculty Recognition Award 2021 This year, the Graduate School of Education (GSE) is honoring offending members for their student services. This award is given to professors who have gone above and beyond to help, support and / or mentor students during this academic year. These …
Read More »U of A Honors College announces 2021 Bodenhamer Fellows
Photo by Peter Aaron Gearhart Room The U of A Honors College has selected six new freshmen as this year’s Bodenhamer scholarship recipients, all ranging from robotics and choir to cricket and political activism. The Bodenhamer Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships the university offers to undergraduates, awarding …
Read More »G7: Boris Johnson downplays seriousness of break with EU over Brexit – as happened | Politics
France has never allowed itself to question British sovereignty, the integrity of British territory and respect for its sovereignty. Brexit, I remind you, is the child of British sovereignty and has generated thousands of hours of work for European leaders. So we know very well what British sovereignty is. I …
Read More »The war for academic culture is coming to Denmark
In the last days of May, the Danish parliament adopted a motion overwhelming “excessive activism in research environments”. The text, supported not only by a unanimous right but also by the social democrats in power, expressed “the expectation of the Parliament that the management of the University will ensure the …
Read More »Staten Island 2021 Primary Election: A Voter’s Guide to Local Races, Including Borough President and City Council
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Voting is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 12 for what is widely regarded as one of the most important primary elections in the city’s history. >> FIND A STATEN ISLAND VICTOR’S GUIDE FOR MAYOR, CONTROLLER AND LAWYER RACES HERE Dozens of contests are expected to …
Read More »Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk explains how American politics replaced the “mechanics of Christianity” with guilt: Church: Christianity Daily
Charlie Kirk, Founder of Turning Point USA, explains how America’s current political climate blames people for choosing to ignore the “mechanics of Christianity.” Kirk said in an interview with Tucker carlson on Fox Nation Monday as US politics increasingly focus on distinct groups. He said when he visited college campuses …
Read More »Bernice King: Racial justice activism must focus on strategy | Alabama News
By MICHAEL WARREN, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – The youngest daughter of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. said she feared American society would collapse, telling Christian radio on Thursday that “I don’t know what will ultimately happen to the democracy”. But Dr Bernice King also said she was determined to …
Read More »Palestinian activist criticizes attempts to clean up forced displacement in Sheikh Jarrah
A Palestinian activist who Israeli forces recently arrested and then released said on Monday that the international community must cut short the propaganda and identify the continued eviction of Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem for what it is. really. Mohammed el-Kurd, who from childhood protested …
Read More »Art and activism on screen at the Roxbury International Film Festival
The Roxbury International Film Festival (RoxFilm) has grown in size and reach over the past two decades, but its primary mission of amplifying underrepresented voices remains true. For 10 days, from June 17 to 26, the film festival will offer audiences a hybrid experience, with in-person and online screenings. The …
Read More »Burger King targets Chick-fil-A’s menu, the policy: “Your craving for a chicken sandwich can do good!”
Burger King’s new chicken sandwich is like Chick-fil-A’s⦠only more gay. The latest comer to the Chicken Fast Food Wars has his political activism, pledging to support America’s largest LGBT rights group with their Ch’King sandwich. “6 / 3-6 / 30 with every Ch’King sold, BK will contribute 40 âµ …
Read More »Wisconsin People’s Power Summit Comes to Maribel, Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC – Racism, low wages, food security – these will be the topics of discussion at the very first Wisconsin People’s Power Summit. Hundreds of people are expected to flock to Maribel on Friday and Saturday for this exercise in unity. The event will feature a roster of speakers and …
Read More »Cleared Chicago Priest Holds First Mass Since Reinstatement | News from USA®
By SOPHIA TAREEN, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) – An activist Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into allegations he sexually abused boys decades ago returned to his longtime church pulpit on Sunday for the first time times in five months. “It’s good to be home,” Reverend Michael …
Read More »San Francisco has played a key role in the fight against AIDS, officials say | Health Info
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – San Francisco has played a pivotal role in the fight against AIDS in America and around the world, leaders and activists said on Saturday at a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the first reported cases of the disease . The Mayor of London Breed and …
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