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fromwww.esquire.com
5 hours ago

Federal Agents Testify in Pro-Palestinian Students' Deportation Lawsuit

"The arrests of Palestinian student activists, such as Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk, represent a troubling shift in immigration enforcement tied to ideological policies."
US politics
#democratic-party
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

On the Front Lines: How Campus Organizing Can Inform Movements Today - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

"People are mobilizing in such large numbers because they've already seen students not only stand up but create a sense that we could actually, and should, be doing things even when the odds feel stacked against us."
US politics
#san-francisco
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Lucia Topolansky, widow of Uruguay's Jose Mujica: Pepe was the nice one in the family. I was the sergeant'

Lucia Topolansky, at 80, reflects on her life and activism after the loss of her husband, former president Mujica. She embraces renewed political engagement despite recent grief.
Miscellaneous
#immigration-policy
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
US politics

We're Living Through a Moment That Feels Disturbingly Similar to the Years Before the Civil War. Here's What That Means.

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Case Challenging Trump's Deportations of Pro-Palestine Students Goes to Trial

fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
US politics

We're Living Through a Moment That Feels Disturbingly Similar to the Years Before the Civil War. Here's What That Means.

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Case Challenging Trump's Deportations of Pro-Palestine Students Goes to Trial

fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

How conservatives beat back a Republican sell-off of public lands

Patrick Payne confronted Senator Mike Lee over the proposal to sell federal land for affordable housing, expressing discontent with selling public lands to private interests.
US news
#elon-musk
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Elon Musk's feud with Trump and 'America Party' gambit hit Tesla shares and wiped up to $15 billion off his net worth

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

America Party is 'exactly the opposite' of what Elon Musk's shareholders want and could force Tesla's board to intervene, warns Dan Ives

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

'Shut up, Dan' - Elon Musk snaps at Tesla bull Dan Ives after he demands board take action against the CEO

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Elon Musk's feud with Trump and 'America Party' gambit hit Tesla shares and wiped up to $15 billion off his net worth

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

America Party is 'exactly the opposite' of what Elon Musk's shareholders want and could force Tesla's board to intervene, warns Dan Ives

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

'Shut up, Dan' - Elon Musk snaps at Tesla bull Dan Ives after he demands board take action against the CEO

#civil-rights
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
US politics

Simpson Thacher Associate Quit Biglaw After Firm Capitulated To Trump. Now He's Running For Congress. - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
US politics

Simpson Thacher Associate Quit Biglaw After Firm Capitulated To Trump. Now He's Running For Congress. - Above the Law

#protests
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'No Kings' protests nationwide to push back on Trump's 'overreach'

Mass protests arise against President Trump's authoritarianism, signaling greater public engagement and opposition ahead of military parade.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

'No Kings' protests nationwide to push back on Trump's 'overreach'

Mass protests arise against President Trump's authoritarianism, signaling greater public engagement and opposition ahead of military parade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants

Robinson-Foster's journey began as a performance poet and grime artist named Nee-Hi, engaging in local outreach and addressing societal issues through his art.
London music
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Christian Rocker at the Center of MAGA

Feucht tours the country holding rallies that blend upbeat Christian-rock songs with sermons that tie in his right-wing political views.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Top Oakland official sues political activist for harassment

Harold Duffey, assistant city administrator of Oakland, filed a lawsuit against activist Seneca Scott for allegedly harassing him through defaming online videos.
East Bay (California)
#democracy
#stonewall-inn
fromAol
2 weeks ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromAol
2 weeks ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

#parades
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

#kneecap
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Strip gay-rights icon Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship? California leaders are furious

The Trump administration reportedly plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking outrage within the LGBTQ+ community as Pride month begins.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Strip gay-rights icon Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship? California leaders are furious

The Trump administration reportedly plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking outrage within the LGBTQ+ community as Pride month begins.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
#education
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Cal student, 27, heads national spelling bee's word-picking team; a Maybeck home's listed at under $1M

Frank Cahill, once a participant in the National Spelling Bee, now curates the word list as a doctoral student in literature.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Cal student, 27, heads national spelling bee's word-picking team; a Maybeck home's listed at under $1M

Frank Cahill, once a participant in the National Spelling Bee, now curates the word list as a doctoral student in literature.
#new-york-city
#human-rights
Portland
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's hunger strike emphasizes her commitment to her son's freedom amidst escalating diplomatic pressure.
Portland
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's hunger strike emphasizes her commitment to her son's freedom amidst escalating diplomatic pressure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Palestine Action: if red paint is terrorism, what isn't? | Editorial

The intention to proscribe Palestine Action elevates them to the level of terror organizations without clear evidence of a serious threat from their actions.
UK politics
#lgbtq
#national-security
Video games
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong has banned a Taiwanese video game for advocating armed revolution, targeting gamers amidst tightening control over online content.
Video games
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong has banned a Taiwanese video game for advocating armed revolution, targeting gamers amidst tightening control over online content.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

The U.S. cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for his political speech, due to likely unconstitutional grounds.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

ICE raid unrest: Protesters arrested for occupying Trump Tower, demanding release of detained immigrants | amNewYork

US news
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

The U.S. cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for his political speech, due to likely unconstitutional grounds.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

ICE raid unrest: Protesters arrested for occupying Trump Tower, demanding release of detained immigrants | amNewYork

#social-justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Washington DC

Suspected terrorist Elias Rodriguez criticized his Iraq war vet dad, raised money to attend leftist conference

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Washington DC

Suspected terrorist Elias Rodriguez criticized his Iraq war vet dad, raised money to attend leftist conference

London music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

The artist Mo Chara faces terrorism charges linked to a flag display, prompting widespread support from fellow musicians and a robust legal defense.
#free-speech
#boycott
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Park Slope Food Co-op accused of antisemitic harassment

Park Slope Food Co-op faces allegations of antisemitic harassment amid debates over boycotting Israeli products.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Berlin music

Can Europe's music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?

Artists and fans are boycotting the Sonar Festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund linked to controversial activities.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Park Slope Food Co-op accused of antisemitic harassment

Park Slope Food Co-op faces allegations of antisemitic harassment amid debates over boycotting Israeli products.
Berlin music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can Europe's music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?

Artists and fans are boycotting the Sonar Festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund linked to controversial activities.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Local election results deepen Serbia's political crisis DW 06/10/2025

Preliminary results show that the SNS won 27 seats in Zajecar compared to the opposition's 23, and 14 seats to the opposition's 13 in Kosjeric.
US Elections
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Restaurant asked Tommy Robinson to leave after staff 'felt uncomfortable'

Hawksmoor stated they asked a group to leave due to discomfort expressed by guests and staff, clarifying their decision was not based on politics or belief.
London politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Russia's war emigrants pursue careers in German politics DW 06/07/2025

Russians opposing the Ukraine war are fleeing repression and seeking political engagement in Germany.
NYC music
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Pussy Riot co-founder starts Los Angeles prison performance with existential scream

Nadya Tolokonnikova's performance at MOCA explores themes of political imprisonment and resistance through an immersive soundscape recreating her prison experience.
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

The Problem with the Phrase "I'm Not Surprised, But..."

The cynical mindset prevalent in society undermines moral outrage and diminishes the effectiveness of ethical judgments.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

Activists protest proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing the need for universal health care.
Democrats unite against Republican budget cuts impacting health care and SNAP benefits.
#transgender-rights
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

A voice for democracy: Thomas Mann's lasting literary legacy DW 06/04/2025

Thomas Mann's literary genius intertwined with his political activism, particularly in response to the Nazi regime.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge says Rubio 'likely' violated Constitution in ordering Mahmoud Khalil deported

Khalil's attorneys argue that the charge against him was a retaliatory measure stemming from his advocacy. We will continue to fight for his release.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Remote Wyoming vacation lodge emerges as haven for US dissident' right

Events held at the Wagon Box Inn bring together figures from the dissident right, who criticize mainstream conservatives for being too accommodating to liberal views.
Silicon Valley
#israel-palestine
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubles down on BDS support - won't say Israel has right to exist as Jewish state

Zohran Mamdani supports the BDS movement but sidesteps questions on Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Ben & Jerry's founder arrested at Senate hearing after protesting war in Gaza

Ben Cohen was arrested while protesting U.S. funding for Israel's military actions against Hamas and advocating for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubles down on BDS support - won't say Israel has right to exist as Jewish state

Zohran Mamdani supports the BDS movement but sidesteps questions on Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Ben & Jerry's founder arrested at Senate hearing after protesting war in Gaza

Ben Cohen was arrested while protesting U.S. funding for Israel's military actions against Hamas and advocating for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

Bruce Springsteen Releases Anti-Trump Diss EP

Bruce Springsteen releases an anti-Trump live EP, escalating his longstanding feud with the former president amid a recent tour.
Springsteen's consistent political activism highlights his response to various presidential administrations, particularly against Donald Trump.
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

Foreign in a Domestic Sense - 99% Invisible

The folder known as a 'carpeta' contained over 60 pages detailing her grandfather's life, including mundane information like his height, weight, and license plate number.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

In some Jewish families, speaking up for Palestine stirs discontent

Dalia Sarig, a pro-Palestine activist, experiences familial estrangement as her political views clash with her Zionist parents, culminating in emotional disconnection.
Left-wing politics
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