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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Arts
fromTruthout
1 hour ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
#immigration
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

Thousands rally across Germany to call for faster green shift

Thousands protested in Germany for a faster transition to renewable energy, criticizing the government for hindering progress towards climate goals.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
LA Lakers
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Why LeBron's Memphis Comments Won't Go Away

LeBron James criticized Memphis, suggesting the NBA should relocate, reflecting broader concerns about player experiences and city reputation.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

During House Panel, RFK Jr. Refuses to Acknowledge He Called for "Re-Parenting" Black Kids in 2024

Kennedy claimed that 'every Black kid is now just standard put on Adderall, SSRIs, benzos, which are known to induce violence.' He suggested the best way to treat children in those situations is to have them be 're-parented' into a community where they will have no access to technology.
NYC parents
#lgbtq
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Social Class Shapes Identity

Social class influences identity and emotional well-being, often unnoticed, leading to anxiety and low self-esteem when transitioning between classes.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
2 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
#cesar-chavez
NYC real estate
from48 hills
2 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Women Crossing/ Liminality

E4TT explores women's immigration and identity in a multimedia chamber music concert featuring new works by Juhi Bansal, Vivian Fung, and Pamela Z, among others.
Berlin music
#ice
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
#nypd
New York City
fromTheGrio
3 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
New York City
fromTheGrio
3 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

A former NYPD detective sues NYC, alleging racism and a toxic culture in the narcotics unit, supported by disturbing group chat evidence.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
3 days ago

Police beat Brooklyn man in mistaken-identity case

A man was beaten by police in a Brooklyn liquor store due to mistaken identity, prompting an internal investigation by the NYPD.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
#climate-change
Media industry
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
#philanthropy
#environmental-justice
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

#democratic-socialism
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Mamdani believes democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere," says he and Trump share love of New York City

Democratic socialism can thrive anywhere, focusing on the working class as the central political majority.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
6 days ago

100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism and early achievements in his 100-day address, promising continued progress for New Yorkers.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Terri Sewell, RFK Jr. Throw Down On 'Reparenting' Black Kids

Kennedy and Sewell clashed over past comments regarding Black children's medication and re-parenting during a House hearing.
fromMission Local
3 days ago

'Moderates' helped Bilal Mahmood oust S.F.'s leftiest supe. Now, some say he's too progressive.

Mahmood has become a less reliable vote for the board's moderate bloc, and more outspoken about issues like blocking immigration enforcement and taxing the rich.
SF politics
New York City
fromThe Trace
3 days ago

How This Deputy Mayor Plans to Reduce Violence in New York City

New York City aims to enhance violence prevention funding and initiatives through the new Mayor's Office of Community Safety.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Inside a Black Panther Family Album

The Cleaver family's album illustrates the complexities of homemaking and identity in exile, highlighting the balance between stability and movement.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk's xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis

Elon Musk's xAI faces a lawsuit for allegedly polluting Black neighborhoods in Mississippi with unpermitted methane gas generators.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 days ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
fromDefector
2 days ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
2 days ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
#zohran-mamdani
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Is Zohran Mamdani's "Sewer Socialism" Resonating?

Zohran Mamdani's first hundred days as mayor of New York showcase a disciplined, media-focused approach to governance and key initiatives.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
6 days ago

Sewer Socialism, Meet Pothole Politics

Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism to serve working people in New York City during his first 100 days as mayor.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

$35 Million Racial Discrimination Suit Against Troutman Pepper Ends In Settlement - Above the Law

Troutman Pepper settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with former associate Gita Sankano, who alleged dehumanizing treatment and wrongful termination.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA's Reputation - Above the Law

The American Bar Association faces pressure to eliminate its diversity accreditation requirement amid ongoing debates about racial equity in legal education.
#police-misconduct
Brooklyn
fromBlack Enterprise
2 days ago

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Trump vs. Birthright Citizenship: Free Discussion + Poetry (Berkeley)

On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order abolishing 'birthright citizenship' for people born in the U.S. whose parents were not 'legal residents' at the time of their birth. This directly violates the 14th Amendment of U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all people born in the United States.
Social justice
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
NYC politics
fromFox News
6 days ago

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan addresses racial wealth disparities through diversity initiatives, tax increases, and police position cuts.
Social justice
fromNEPYORK
5 days ago

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination - NEPYORK

New York lawmakers are advancing a bill to prohibit caste-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A single Epstein email shines a light on myths about American justice and art | Alex Duran

Jes Staley's email reflects a racist view on cultural pacification and the role of hip-hop in society.
Social justice
fromBossip
2 days ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Power in the hands of people': union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement

This is really about trying to put power in the hands of people. There's 70% of workers who want a union, and 10% have them. If it were a company, they would figure out how to get the product into the hands of the 70% who wanted it.
Social justice
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
Education
fromTruthout
1 month ago

We Must Defend Black History - It Fuels Freedom Dreams of Students Under Attack

Teachers must transform curricula to eliminate biases and systems of domination while protecting vulnerable students, particularly Black students and students of color, from contemporary educational injustices.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White people are increasingly protesting oppression. The interest convergence theory explains why. - LGBTQ Nation

An armed, masked ICE officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Good at point-blank range as she moved her car away from an ICE operation.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Civil rights leaders say the racial progress Jesse Jackson fought for is under threat

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon who transformed Black political power through groundbreaking 1980s presidential campaigns, died at 84, leaving a legacy of expanding political possibilities for Black Americans and people of color.
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