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from48 hills
1 week ago
SF LGBT

BIG WEEK: Marching bands and a Bayview snack parade, Gay Indians celebrate 50, WNBA pride, much more - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 week ago
SF LGBT

BIG WEEK: Marching bands and a Bayview snack parade, Gay Indians celebrate 50, WNBA pride, much more - 48 hills

#climate-change
fromKqed
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Fishnets and Fossil Fuels: Meet 3 Bay Area Climate-Conscious Drag Artists | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Fishnets and Fossil Fuels: Meet 3 Bay Area Climate-Conscious Drag Artists | KQED

#immigration
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

After 104 Days in Prison, Mahmoud Khalil Marches Back to Columbia University

fromKTLA
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Southern California influencer uses platform to alert residents of immigration raids

fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

After 104 Days in Prison, Mahmoud Khalil Marches Back to Columbia University

fromKTLA
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Southern California influencer uses platform to alert residents of immigration raids

fromFast Company
16 hours ago

The key to social change is convincing people they can make an impact

Researchers found that individuals with an 'impact mindset'—focusing on how their actions affect others—were more likely to engage in meaningful actions to support racial justice.
Social justice
fromeuronews
17 hours ago

Video. San Fermin Festival opens with first bull run in Pamplona

Led by six steers, a group of bulls charged through the 846-metre course while up to 4,000 runners, dressed in white with red sashes, attempted the perilous dash.
Social justice
#social-justice
#fashion
fromParade
1 week ago
New York Rangers

Fan Favorite 'Yellowstone' and 'Coyote Ugly' Actress Wows in Dreamy Floral Dress During Rare NYC Outing

fromParade
1 week ago
New York Rangers

Fan Favorite 'Yellowstone' and 'Coyote Ugly' Actress Wows in Dreamy Floral Dress During Rare NYC Outing

fromTasting Table
3 days ago

10 Restaurants That Played A Part In The US Civil Rights Movement (That You Can Still Visit) - Tasting Table

The American Civil Rights Movement defined the 1960s, a period marked by Jim Crow laws, segregation, and escalating violence against Black Americans.
Social justice
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Intrepid Travel Launches 'Active-ism' Trips to Support U.S. National Parks

The first trip is a five-day adventure at Zion National Park and The Grand Canyon, starting at $1,446, hosted by activists Alex Haraus and Wawa Gatheru.
Fundraising
fromDocumentjournal
4 days ago

Mohammed El-Kurd refuses to perform for the West

Perfect Victims is a polemic asserting the Palestinian right to self-defense. It's also a repudiation of the media's racist insistence that Palestinians must, above all else, consider the feelings of those carrying out their annihilation.
US politics
#mental-health
fromPoynter
4 days ago
US politics

Virginia prison cites unwritten policy when declining press comment - Poynter

fromPoynter
4 days ago
US politics

Virginia prison cites unwritten policy when declining press comment - Poynter

#politics
#pride
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times

fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times

#protest
#human-rights
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Five years of a strict national security law in Hong Kong

The National Security Law protects the light of our city, these children rap. But the people targeted by the law say it's anything but anodyne.
US politics
#community
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Behind Greenpeace's Legal Battle over Standing Rock Protests

The Dakota Access Pipeline protest became a pivotal Indigenous-led movement, addressing critical issues of water protection, land rights, and tribal sovereignty, magnified by militarized responses.
Science
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Reflecting on 10 years of marriage equality: Frankie Frankeny on the stories behind the movement

The book LOVE celebrates the stories and struggles behind the fight for marriage equality, marking its federal recognition anniversary.
LGBT
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Defying a ban, Hungarians saved Budapest Pride and rebuked a prime minister

This year's Pride parade in Budapest faced unprecedented challenges due to government oppression and potential violence, transforming a celebration into a struggle for rights.
#protests
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. Pride 2025: And we're off!

Johnstone and Faulk have been designing outfits to bring joy and creativity to their lives while honoring the memory of friends lost to AIDS since the 1980s.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A generation of virgins' is leading America's next sexual revolution

Sex for us isn't a matter of victims and perpetrators, but a complex narrative colored by our backgrounds, empowerment, and the drive for understanding.
Women
#pride-month
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

NYC Pride Parade 2025: Route, time, themes, and how to watch live for free

June is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community's achievements while reflecting on ongoing struggles and the importance of Pride events.
fromKotaku
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: Bid Farewell To June With 5 Great Games

Gaming can provide emotional support and reflection during difficult times, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I see the soul and then I work from there' - Eleanora Kennedy on using her skill for picking juries to buy horses and her dealings with 'evil' Donald Trump

"This goes beyond Ascot [yes, she's had two wins there] - I watch it every day."
Agriculture
#stonewall-riots
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

NYC Pride March honors Stonewall Riots with 2025 theme, "Rise Up: Pride and Protest"

The 2025 NYC Pride March theme is 'Rise Up: Pride and Protest', celebrating the Stonewall Riots' legacy.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

2025 NYC Pride Parade This Weekend: What To Know

This year's NYC Pride March emphasizes activism and commemorates LGBTQIA+ history, especially the inaugural march post-Stonewall Riots.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

NYC Pride March honors Stonewall Riots with 2025 theme, "Rise Up: Pride and Protest"

fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Business as usual

It's already like we've all done a year in prison with more to go. We see bad shit everyday and it's all too big for us.
Mental health
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

What to know about this year's NYC Pride Parade

NYC Pride March celebrates LGBTQIA+ rights and activism, with the theme "Rise Up: Pride in Protest" reflecting on its historical significance.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'You gonna let him die?' Agents pile on protester, who convulses and struggles to breathe

This points to the inherit danger of at-large arrests. They should be avoided as much as possible. You can't control for everything. The risk of violence, someone being hurt or having a medical incident is high.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Waited for 40 years': South Africa's Cradock Four families want justice

The four activists were brutalized as part of a calculated measure to suppress dissent under apartheid, yet no one has been held accountable for their murders.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Liberal' Author of Federal Report Rejecting Trans Treatment for Minors Slams Activists' for Silencing Critics

The report argues that the evidence for gender-affirming care is very weak, with critics concerned about potential political influences on its review process.
Left-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

1985: the year the AIDS crisis finally broke through the silence

1985 marked a pivotal turning point in the global AIDS crisis, where activism, celebrity, and political reckoning finally brought attention to this marginalized epidemic.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

As Gaza starves, GoFundMe accused of blocking millions of dollars' raised

Hala Sabbah, founder of The Sameer Project, emphasized how the closure of her GoFundMe page was disastrous, stating they had raised over $1M for emergency aid.
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani's Win Could Change Everything

The 2017 bodega strike signified a pivotal moment in Muslim American activism and visibility in New York City.
NYC politics
fromFortune Asia
1 week ago

Thailand moves to require a doctor's approval for cannabis sales, unsettling a budding industry

This is a fully-fledged industry-not just growers selling flowers. There are lighting suppliers, construction crews, farmers, soil and fertilizer developers, and serious R&D.
Cannabis
fromVulture
1 year ago

The Complete History of Ezra Miller's Controversial Career

Ezra Miller's journey from a promising queer star and activist to facing numerous legal troubles highlights a dramatic transformation, raising questions about fame and personal conduct.
DC food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

'Ban on pro-Palestine group criminalises those standing against killing'

Palestine Action, formed in July 2020, aims to disrupt companies associated with war crimes in Palestine by targeting their property directly.
UK politics
#palestine
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

'A dialogue about rationality and irrationality': Ai Weiwei to open exhibition in Ukraine

At its core, this exhibition is a dialogue about war and peace, rationality and irrationality. I think art is the only way to save humanity from authoritarian and other kinds of technical bureaucracy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From Tate Modern to Grimsby docks: the team saving Britain's cherished buildings from the wrecking ball

"We realised that the real battleground was the media. The usual channels were not working, and a much punchier approach to endangered buildings was needed."
London politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago

Snapp Shots: Oakland school librarian offers kids' summer reading list

Kiana Borjian, librarian at St. Paul's Episcopal School, recommends engaging and inspiring books to read for pleasure this summer, emphasizing community activism and creativity.
Books
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
2 weeks ago

At Park Slope Food Coop, a contentious election could lead to Israeli goods boycott - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

PSFC Members for Palestine launched in response to the Oct. 7 attack, advocating for a boycott of Israeli products by the co-op under their motto 'No Co-operation With Occupation.'
NYC politics
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

"Living Naturally": SF Nudism History & Activism Talk (Manny's)

This talk delves into the history and politics of public nudity in the city, emphasizing its relationship with body freedom and ongoing activism, illustrated by personal stories from nudists.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

"Backroom Deals": Local Govt. Secrets & Activism Reading (Corte Madera)

The book showcases how ordinary individuals become activists when confronted with the hidden decisions of local governments that affect their lives, leading to a grassroots movement.
SF politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Even Iranians Beaten and Imprisoned by an Unforgiving Regime Condemn Foreign Interference. Here's Why

"What began as a war on Iran's nuclear program has developed into something far more imperial...why wouldn't there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!"
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A timebomb': could a French mine full of waste poison the drinking water of millions?

The decision to keep 42,000 tonnes of toxic waste sealed in the Stocamine mine raises concerns about potential contamination of vital water supplies for millions.
London politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Protesting the Lurie budget-and talking about long-term progressive solutions - 48 hills

The budget is the most brutal in many years, prompting strong reactions from labor and community activists at the final public-comment session at City Hall.
NYC politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Bryanna Jenkins advocates for the Black transgender community

Both incidents resulted in police encounters, yet Mya Hall's death went largely unnoticed compared to Freddie Gray's, highlighting the disparity in public outcry for Black lives.
SF LGBT
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