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fromwww.nytimes.com
15 hours ago

Essential Films From Iran, India, Brazil and Nigeria

Nair calls Ray a beacon for her, emphasizing the impact of his work on her perspective of cinema and storytelling in the context of Indian culture.
Independent films
Music production
from48 hills
19 hours ago

Under the Stars: Irreversible Entanglements channel peace vibrations - 48 hills

Irreversible Entanglements' album 'Future Present Past' showcases a unique blend of free jazz and punk, emphasizing themes of resilience and trauma.
Independent films
fromKqed
1 day ago

What is 'Trans New Weird'? An Emerging Film Genre Screens at YBCA

Both Poison and The People's Joker challenge traditional narrative forms while addressing contemporary social issues through innovative storytelling.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Feeling miserable? You're not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life

Los Angeles County's quality of life has reached its lowest point in 11 years, driven by rising costs and various crises.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

German news: Teacher group urges action over pupil violence

Police data revealed that approximately 1,300 cases of bodily harm were recorded at schools in 2024, a significant increase from the 700 to 1,000 cases reported in previous years.
Germany news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
#child-poverty
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter' of children into poverty

Austerity measures in Britain have led to a significant increase in long-term childhood poverty, affecting nearly a quarter of children born since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Austerity-era benefit cuts plunged nearly a quarter' of children into poverty

Austerity measures in Britain have led to a significant increase in long-term childhood poverty, affecting nearly a quarter of children born since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

More than a fifth of UK's austerity children' scarred by poverty, study says

Austerity policies have led to 23% of British children experiencing long-term poverty, significantly impacting their health and life chances.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ken Loach revisits I, Daniel Blake: We were asking if food banks are tolerable. Now they're an institution'

The film 'I, Daniel Blake' highlights the cruelty of a system that blames poverty on the poor and the struggles of those in need.
#photography
Writing
fromAnOther
4 days ago

Abdulhamid Kircher's Unflinching Portrait of a Single Mother in Los Angeles

Abdulhamid Kircher's photo book New Genesis documents the life of Sierra Kiss, highlighting systemic failures affecting vulnerable populations in Los Angeles.
Writing
fromAnOther
4 days ago

Abdulhamid Kircher's Unflinching Portrait of a Single Mother in Los Angeles

Abdulhamid Kircher's photo book New Genesis documents the life of Sierra Kiss, highlighting systemic failures affecting vulnerable populations in Los Angeles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Michelle Obama Says US In 'Janky' Era Under Trump

Michelle Obama stated, 'We're in just a janky version... the new version doesn't make the old one bad. It's necessary for growth.' This reflects her view that the current challenges are part of a transformative process.
US politics
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Listen to Alabama Shakes' New Protest Song "American Dream"

Alabama Shakes released a protest song titled 'American Dream' addressing social issues and reflecting on current societal challenges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on London and antisocial behaviour: a real problem inflated by online panic | Editorial

London faces social issues, but investment in youth clubs aims to address antisocial behavior and provide safe spaces for teenagers.
Boston food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Ben Cohen is fighting to free Ben & Jerry's

Ben Cohen criticizes Magnum Ice Cream for silencing Ben & Jerry's on social issues like Gaza, racial justice, and student protests.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Remembering Glen Baxter, Pat Steir, Melvin Edwards

This week honors an absurdist cartoonist, a feminist artist, and a sculptor addressing violence in the US.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

10 to visit: Queer Britain museum leans harder on 'pay what you can' model

Queer Britain museum has increased visibility of its £10 entry fee while struggling to attract mainstream visitors despite its important social and political exhibitions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future

Easterhouse's transformation sparked the creation of Universal Credit, which now supports over eight million people, but faces new challenges in the welfare system.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Just extraordinary': inside Babies, the beautiful drama about the terror and cruelty of miscarriage

Stefan Golaszewski's series Babies explores the intense emotional landscape of miscarriage and the societal silence surrounding it.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Anti-Trump Group Raging Grannies' Sing For MS NOW Reporter at No Kings' Protest

The No Kings rally in Austin, TX, is part of a larger movement to increase civic engagement and voter participation against perceived injustices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Third No Kings protests to see millions across US push back on Trump administration

I would expect March 28 to be the biggest protest in American history, said Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible. The last No Kings in October drew 7 million people nationwide.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

More than 13 million living in poverty, new figures show

The UK saw a rise in relative poverty, with 13.4 million people affected, including four million children, according to new government figures.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump says Americans should like the war in Iran because Iranians "throw gays off the buildings" - LGBTQ Nation

Trump expressed gratitude for the war in Iran, citing its treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals as a contrast to America.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Speakers, performers announced for 'No Kings' Boston rally Saturday

The No Kings Boston protest on March 28 will feature prominent speakers and performers, aiming to address various social issues and attract over 100,000 attendees.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Ontario Schools Are Getting More Violent. Don't Blame the Kids | The Walrus

Youth violence in Ontario schools has surged by 77% since 2018, highlighting a critical need for intervention and resource allocation.
#iranian-cinema
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Amazing Pointillism Masterpieces Addressing Modern Issues Through Hyperdetailed Blackandwhite And Colorful Largescale Canvases by Dima Kashtalyan

Artist Creates Mind-Blowing 3D Visuals on The Border of Cyber Culture and Mythology How To Drive Him Crazy In Bed, In 6 Easy And Ironic Steps "The New Past": Artist Makes Vintage Surreal Collages Crafted From Soviet Books Chris Woodhead Has Found A Way To Cope With The Coronavirus Pandemic: A New Tattoo On His Own Body For Every Day Of The Lockdown Tired Of Seeing Prejudice Against Plus-Sized Women This Artist Turned Them Into Art Artist Draws Food
Graphic design
Television
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

'The Pitt' Is a Brilliant Portrait of American Failure

The Pitt revives ER-style crisis medicine drama with single-hour episodes, focusing on PTSD, frontline stress, and topical crises amid formulaic, propulsive storytelling.
Video games
fromInverse
4 months ago

20 Years Ago, Yakuza Introduced One Of The Greatest Protagonists Of All Time

Kazuma Kiryu's aging, moral complexity, and emotional depth define Yakuza and enable its exploration of social issues and deconstruction of toxic masculinity.
France news
fromemptywheel
6 months ago

France's Political Crisis: Sebastian Lecornu Goes All In - emptywheel

Lecornu asserted independence from Macron, rejected the far right, and confronted divisive social issues while challenging traditional parties.
fromIndieWire
6 months ago

One Baby After Another: Why So Many of 2025's Best Movies Are About the Agony and Ecstasy (but Mostly Agony) of Having Kids

"This is a great time to be a parent. Actually, please allow me to clarify that: This is a profoundly godawful fucking time to be a parent on almost every conceivable level (which might explain why fewer Americans than ever are choosing to have children), but - if you put aside the looming danger of authoritarianism, the prohibitive cost of childcare, the rising tides of ecological catastrophe, the brain-wormed fight to deprive people of miraculous vaccines, the national indifference towards mass shootings, the fact that our hyper-stratified economy is only being held together by sticky tack, and the imminent threat that " Wicked: For Good" poses to us all - it's a great time to be a parent who watches a lot of new movies, if only because it suddenly feels like most of the really good ones are about us."
Film
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

From Repeal to divorce - here is where Maria Steen stood on Ireland's political and social issues

Positions held by conservative campaigner Maria Steen on a range of political and social issues, from Repeal to same-sex marriage, will be closely scrutinised by her opponents if she enters the presidential race.
Miscellaneous
Television
fromTODAY.com
6 months ago

Meet the Muppets: A Guide to the 'Sesame Street' Characters

Sesame Street is a decades-long educational show using Muppets to teach literacy, emotional skills, and to confront sensitive social issues.
Video games
fromKotaku
7 months ago

Gamescom Showcase Gets Political: 'Democracy Is Under Attack'

Games like The Darkest Files address significant social issues and emphasize the potential of video games to inspire change.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Publishing this week: A James Baldwin bio, the hope of solar, Snow White reimagined

Confronting reality is essential for both narrative conflict and social change.
SF food
fromMission Local
7 months ago

This Tenderloin film vanished after airing 60 years ago. It's back.

Robert Zagone's documentary aimed to authentically portray the lives of marginalized youth in San Francisco's Tenderloin during pivotal social movements.
SF LGBT
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
7 months ago

Curtain Calls: Big Scary Animals' examines shifting generational beliefs in Point Richmond

Big Scary Animals explores race, sex, and generational beliefs in a dinner conversation between neighbors in a gay neighborhood.
Software development
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The TechBeat: Faster, Fairer Payments for LATAM Creators on Clapper (8/18/2025) | HackerNoon

Analyzing various tech topics provides insights into protocols, identity verification, database management, open-source AI models, and innovative solutions in technology.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

A Road to a Village review striking visuals ballast Nepal drama of haves and have-nots

Modernization in Nepal is portrayed as a double-edged sword, bringing both opportunities and despair.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they get angry?

Polanski declares that small boats represent an "obsession" that distracts from real issues like NHS failures and high rents, calling out the blame on the super-rich instead.
Left-wing politics
frommissionlocal.org
8 months ago

Day 158 at the 16th Street Plaza: A tale of two streets

The heightened law enforcement presence may explain why so few people remained near 16th and Mission. Across the street, beside the U.S. Bank, only one vendor quietly sold roses and sunflowers.
SF politics
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Channel 5 revives BBC's Play for Today to help shape future of British drama'

Revival of Play for Today on Channel 5 aims to support emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds in television.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago

Letters: Front-page story is a celebration of economic disparity

High-end real estate sales exemplify economic disparity amid rising living costs for many.
Homelessness is often driven by factors beyond personal responsibility, highlighting systemic issues.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Letters: Supplemental education pays dividends in the long run

California educators are committed to enhancing student literacy, which is crucial for reducing crime and ensuring employability.
H-1B visas are criticized for perpetuating a form of modern indentured servitude, limiting job opportunities for American workers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Hit horror Weapons doesn't have a deeper meaning but that's OK | Jesse Hassenger

The movie Weapons delves into a chilling premise in which 17 children from a third-grade class vanish overnight, igniting parental panic and blame.
Film
World news
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

I'm a Teenager In Gaza. And I Am Starving.

Gaza residents face extreme starvation and dire living conditions amid ongoing violence and displacement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Fox News Guest Advocates Beating Children in Schools: We Gotta Get the Paddle Back'

Advocating for the reinstatement of corporal punishment in schools as a solution to juvenile crime issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Dining across the divide: I expected to be portrayed as an old gammon and paired up with some radical with coloured hair'

Martin expressed concerns about the rising crime and disorder in London, particularly mentioning incidents like shoplifting and phone-snatching that seem to occur without repercussions. He emphasized the need to address these issues at the lower levels of the justice system.
UK politics
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

When Superstitious Beliefs Cause Original Harm

The intent behind superstitious rituals often comes from a desire for control, but such actions can lead to severe personal and societal consequences. These consequences highlight how blind faith in spiritual solutions can morph into exploitation and harm.
Mental health
Environment
fromCity Limits
8 months ago

Bronx Youth Organize Around Housing, Climate Justice

The symposium highlighted environmental challenges faced by low-income communities and emphasized youth involvement as essential to the solution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Where's the money going?': why Brazilian towns awash with royalties from oil are still among the poorest

Despite receiving substantial oil royalties, Presidente Kennedy and Campos dos Goytacazes still grapple with poor sanitation, inadequate healthcare, and a lack of infrastructure.
Miscellaneous
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
8 months ago

FBI report: Despite overall crime drop, anti-LGBTQ+ remain alarmingly high

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes remain high despite an overall decrease in violent crime in the U.S.
LGBT
fromiHeartBerlin.de
8 months ago

Why Did Pride Feel Different This Year?

Berlin Pride serves as a crucial reminder of the unity, joy, and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community during times of increased queerphobic backlash.
Education
fromTruthout
8 months ago

Black-Led, Progressive Homeschool Networks Rise Amid Book Bans, Attacks on DEI

Young activists like Cari advocate for social issues through education at their homeschooling cooperative, For the Culture, which supports critical thinking in a politically tense environment.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Agustin Fuentes, bioanthropologist: Saying that human beings are binary is a failure; it's not biology, it's philosophy'

The U.S. is experiencing a societal regression similar to Spain post-Franco, limiting freedoms for marginalized communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

There's New Orleans before and after': revisiting Hurricane Katrina in a new docuseries

Hurricane Katrina's aftermath reveals deep contrasts in New Orleans, highlighting enduring devastation and the need for historical understanding in the face of ongoing challenges.
Music
fromPitchfork
8 months ago

Tyler Childers: Snipe Hunter

Tyler Childers blends traditional country music with diverse themes and genres, showcasing his artistic evolution and commitment to social issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Ukraine airstrikes, grey seals and flowing lava: photos of the day Thursday

The harvest season ends in the circular wheat fields of Altnova and Gozlu in the Kadnhan district.
World news
#racism
fromThe Mercury News
8 months ago

Letters: One hopes Attorney General Rob Bonta suits protect our civil rights

California has no racial or ethnic majority due to its diversity, with Latinos (40%), Whites (34%), Asians (16%), and Blacks (6%). State officials must combat federal policies that threaten civil rights.
US politics
London
fromianVisits
8 months ago

London's Alleys: Harmood Grove, NW1

Harmood Grove transitioned from industrial use to upmarket flats, while maintaining its original housing count, but now suffers from drug-related issues.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Pakistan: Police arrest suspect in viral honor killing video DW 07/21/2025

Honor killings are prevalent in Pakistan, with families restoring their honor by killing couples who marry against their wishes.
Renovation
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

Abandoned houses for the homeless: Mexico's plan to make Alejandra a homeowner

Alejandra Galvez transformed an abandoned house in Huehuetoca into a home through community support and determination, emphasizing resilience against adversity.
Education
fromMission Local
9 months ago

Some S.F. parents worry ethnic studies is divisive. Students say otherwise.

San Francisco's ethnic studies class improves student self-esteem, engagement with diverse backgrounds, and academic success, significantly benefiting graduation and college enrollment rates.
Left-wing politics
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

United Ireland 'very soon' says Catherine Connolly as she launches Presidency campaign with bid to woo Sinn Fein

Ms Connolly is running as a Left candidate and refuses to take her full salary while campaigning.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Silicon Valley Pain Index says poverty, inequality continue to plague South Bay

Poverty and inequality remain significant issues in Silicon Valley, as highlighted by the 2025 Silicon Valley Pain Index.
#homelessness
fromCity Journal
9 months ago

What MAHA Is Missing

Robert F. Kennedy's movement must prioritize addressing serious mental illness to effectively advance its objectives and provide comprehensive solutions for affected individuals.
Public health
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Women born in East Germany have lived between two worlds. That's why we're shaking up art and politics | Carolin Wurfel

Resentment towards GDR newcomers in West Germany in 1990 led to social Hostility and a public consensus against immigration.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

Reports: Spanish agencies want Yamal party probe

Spain's Ministry for Social Rights is investigating potential breaches of disability laws at Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday party.
#reality-tv
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Television

Eilis O'Hanlon on Billion Dollar Playground: 'Rarely has there been a more vivid example of what Marx and Engels were on about'

fromIndependent
9 months ago
Television

Eilis O'Hanlon on Billion Dollar Playground: 'Rarely has there been a more vivid example of what Marx and Engels were on about'

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The right wants us to think Britain is on the verge of ethnic conflict. The truth is worse than that | John Merrick

Concerns grow that white Britons may become a minority in the UK, fueling debates about immigration and national decline.
fromIndependent
9 months ago

'He needed that time apart to realise we were meant to be together'- Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian on five-year break from relationship

"I'm going to pick my husband," Arthur Gourounlian says. "That man can do anything and can handle any conversation with whoever it is. I think I will definitely sign him up for it: 'Brian to be the next president of Ireland.' He'd be the perfect candidate. I'll be more than happy to be the First Husband."
LGBT
#human-trafficking
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

How to make the super-rich pay their fair share of tax | Brief letters

Taxing all UK citizens on their global income and treating all owners of UK residential property as domiciled in the UK for tax purposes could reduce tax avoidance.
UK politics
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
9 months ago

Jimmy Swaggart's rise and fall shaped the landscape of American televangelism

Jimmy Swaggart's legacy as a televangelist endures, influencing religious and political discourse during his era.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Phillipson's fury that a vulnerable child was placed in a caravan at cost of 75,000

Bridget Phillipson expressed her anger over vulnerable children being placed in squalid homes, including one child forced to live in a caravan costing taxpayers 75,000.
UK news
Food & drink
fromGBH
9 months ago

The war in Gaza divided a historic Brooklyn co-op. Here's what happened next

The Park Slope Food Co-op serves as a community hub for members who work shifts for discounted groceries and participate in governance.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
9 months ago

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Is About Our Transportation Future, Too - Streetsblog USA

Republican lawmakers have passed a significant bill affecting the American transportation system.
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