person working with promoting or impeding, or causing social, political, economic, or environmental change
Introducing our first 2024 TIME100 cover star: Dua Lipa.
The pop star talked to TIME about her new album, her childhood in Kosovo ... Show more time.com/6965325/dua-lipa-interview-time100-2024/
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
Anti-slavery campaigner returns OBE over government's Rwanda scheme: Dr Aidan McQuade wrote to the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and returned the honour by post.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68848832
Mehdi Hasan Launches Media Platform With Naomi Klein, Greta Thunberg, and More: The journalist says Zeteo will feature "hard-hitting interviews and unsparing ...
commondreams.org/news/mehdi-hasan-msnbc
Youth Lead Global Strike Demanding 'Climate Justice Now': "We are many people and youths who want to express our frustration over what decision-makers are ...
commondreams.org/news/youth-strike-climate-justice
“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/stop_killing_palestinian_children_activists_disrupt_pentagon_chief_lloyd_austin_hearing
Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...
commondreams.org/news/gaza-protests-worldwide
FBI questioned AfD politician Krah about payments from sources close to the Kremlin
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/fbi-befragte-afd-politiker-krah-zu-zahlungen-aus-kremlnahen-quellen-19659425.html
Seattle’s Bed Bath & Beyond space to find new life: The organizers behind Bumbershoot are transforming the sprawling, two-floor building into a year-round ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/downtown-seattles-bed-bath-beyond-building-to-become-an-arts-center/
Quick Glance: Reviving Downtown Seattle with Cannonball Arts
- Former Bed Bath & Beyond store in downtown Seattle to be transformed into a contemporary art center.
- Cannonball Arts, a project by New Rising Sun, will convert the 66,000-square-foot space into an art center.
- The initiative aims to activate downtown, provide opportunities for local artists, and boost the local arts economy.
- Cannonball Arts will host a variety of events, creating a vibrant and unique creative hub for both locals and tourists.
Activist Cornel West joined pro-Palestine protesters at Columbia University, declaring his solidarity with the demonstrators ... Show more
Confetti instead of glue: Last Generation disrupts Andreas Gabalier's performance in Ischgl
spiegel.de/panorama/letzte-generation-aktivisten-stoeren-andreas-gabalier-auftritt-in-ischgl-mit-konfetti-a-0409766a-75ac-4fb1-8197-79739dacca88
Morocco Sentences Activist to 5 Years for Criticizing Normalization Deal with Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/headlines/morocco_sentences_activist_to_5_years_for_criticizing_normalization_deal_with_israel
Dua Lipa to Host 'SNL', Serve as Musical Guest: Singer Dua Lipa will be pulling double duty on the May 4 episode of "Saturday Night Live ...
variety.com/2024/tv/news/dua-lipa-host-snl-musical-guest-1235970510/
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of people detained Saturday by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking a ... Show more
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Police Evict Hundreds from France’s Largest Squat Ahead of Paris Olympics: French police forcibly evicted some 450 people, mostly migrants and asylum seekers ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/police_evict_hundreds_from_frances_largest_squat_ahead_of_paris_olympics
Coordinated Demonstrations Across the U.S. and the World Disrupt Travel, Weapons Industry
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/coordinated_demonstrations_across_the_us_and_the_world_disrupt_travel_weapons_industry
How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A
apnews.com/article/trump-chick-fil-a-black-voters-d981e8edac067fa8912cc56c92d8b9ab
Thousands protest in Georgia over ‘foreign agents’ bill that has been criticised by Western and domestic critics as Russian inspired. — in pictures www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/16/thousands-protest-in-georgia-over-contentious-foreign-agents-bill
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Faith Ringgold, whose art made quilts a potent canvas, dies at 93: Ringgold, the pioneering artist and author best known for narrative quilts that interwove art ...
cnn.com/2024/04/14/style/faith-ringgold-death-tar-beach-quilts/
Activists in London demonstrated on April 8 against the UK's Labour Party, demanding that they support an arms embargo on Israel ... Show more
‘My soul mate’: Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who has died aged 53: Harry Potter star described wife, who founded dwarfism charity Little People UK ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/18/samantha-davis-campaigner-wife-warwick-davis-dies-aged-53
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
Activists protesting Britain’s arms sales to Israel doused the UK’s Ministry of Defence building with red paint. As other demonstrators gathered, chanting ... Show more
German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference: Police in the German capital, Berlin, have stopped an event expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ...
dw.com/en/german-police-shut-down-pro-palestinian-conference/a-68810306
Some Arizonans seek abortions before access ends following court ruling: Women dodge protesters at clinics in Phoenix before the short window closes on abortion ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/arizonans-seek-abortions-access-ends-court-ruling-rcna147499
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Simone de Beauvoir was a French philosopher, writer and feminist theorist who died on April 14, 1986. She is best known for her groundbreaking work "The ... Show more
My letter from Chris Packham: I do not know Chris Packham, the BBC nature broadcaster, personally, but he wrote me a letter last month ...
spectator.co.uk/article/my-letter-from-chris-packham/
Several activist groups in the UK organised a protest in Bournemouth, laying out clothes on the beach in memory of the at least 15 ... Show more
Activists disrupted a session at the European Parliament in Brussels during the Level Up event, an annual youth gathering organised by the European Youth Forum ... Show more
Meet the artists of the 2024 #TIME100 list: time.com/6964703/dua-lipa-time100-2024/ Presented by Glenfiddich
“You are taking a Jewish person, and then you’re talking about antisemitism.”
German police shut down a pro-Palestine conference on Friday ... Show more
Supreme Court rejects BLM activist's bid to evade police officer's lawsuit : Rejecting an appeal brought by Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-blm-activists-bid-evade-police-officers-lawsuit-rcna140048
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
Activists confronted United States Senator John Fetterman, questioning whether he prioritises Israeli lives over Palestinian lives ... Show more
How a Theory about Climate Change Led to The Feminine Mystique: In 1958 Betty Friedan wrote an article that changed science journalism—and her career
scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-theory-about-climate-change-led-to-the-feminine-mystique/
Mayim Bialik reacts to Quiet on Set revelations, claims abuse ‘touched me personally’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/quiet-on-set-mayim-bialik-abuse-b2530327.html
Knife attack in Sydney: How an innocent man was declared the perpetrator on social media
spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/messerattacke-in-sydney-wie-ein-unschuldiger-in-sozialen-medien-zum-taeter-erklaert-wurde-a-2513993c-1acc-4794-89a7-baa59b2006e2
'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist: Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott ...
npr.org/2024/04/09/1241598862/-hazel-scott-jazz-unsung-artist-activist
Cornel West Taps Black Lives Matter Activist Melina Abdullah to Be Running Mate: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has tapped Melina Abdullah to be ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/11/headlines/cornel_west_taps_black_lives_matter_activist_melina_abdullah_to_be_running_mate
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) mocked anti-abortion advocates’ argument to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone by making an example out of a ... Show more
On Tuesday, the activist group Youth Demand protested outside the UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer’s house, calling for a two-way embargo on weapon sales to ... Show more
“We continue to blame the government for the security challenges confronting us, whereas we are celebrating criminals
“We do not need people like that in our ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/684400-civil-society-activist-kicks-as-kinsmen-celebrate-wadumes-return-from-prison.html
Shakira joins Bizarrap at Coachella, announces world tour: Shakira performed with Bizarrap during his Friday night set at Coachella 2024
rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/shakira-joins-bizarrap-coachella-2024-world-tour-1235001635/
Truck runs over teen activist taking part in rally for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/truck-runs-over-teen-activist-taking-part-in-rally-for-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-9259003/
The Vatican has declared its opposition to gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in a document released on Monday.
It labeled the surgery as “a concession to ... Show more
Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
F.A.Z. Showdown: Escalation in the Middle East: How hard will Iran hit back?: Criticism of the Israeli army's actions in Gaza is growing. We discuss the ...
faz.net/podcasts/f-a-z-podcast-machtprobe/eskalation-in-nahost-wie-hart-wird-iran-zurueckschlagen-19649879.html
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs
Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court: Lack of oxygen due to blockage of mouth and nose killed the fashion model ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001492971/edwin-chiloba-was-smothered-to-death-pathologist-tables-report-in-court
Activist group Youth Demand in the UK painted the Labour Party headquarters red as a protest against the party's support for Israel on Monday ... Show more
WhatsApp lowers minimum age in Europe to 13: Social media giant Meta has lowered the minimum age required to use WhatsApp in Europe to 13 from 16 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/tech/whatsapp-minimum-age-europe/
🔴 An activist, Abdul Rahman Zankad, who criticised Morocco’s decision to normalise relations with Israel has been sentenced to 5 years in prison ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/9/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-threat-raises-questions-about-truce-talks
Dua Lipa Won’t Fall for an ‘Illusion’ on New Single: Dua Lipa continues rolling out 'Radical Optimism' with her most rave-y single yet, "Illusion ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dua-lipa-illusion-new-single-1235002506/
Road safety campaigners are calling for a 'graduated' driving licence to be introduced , which would impact where and when young motorists could drive
'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist: Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott ...
npr.org/2024/04/09/1241598862/-hazel-scott-jazz-unsung-artist-activist
Saturday Night Live ropes in Dua Lipa as next host and musical guest : Dua Lipa will have a busy first week of May as she has been roped in for hosting and ...
wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-saturday-night-live-ropes-in-dua-lipa-as-next-host-and-musical-guest-711307
JUST IN: Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) press secretary and veteran political activist, Sarah Eperu is dead, former party president ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
#BREAKING | #SunitaKejriwal may campaign in #Gujarat for #LokSabhaElections List of star campaigners of AAP Gujarat to be released today #AAP #AamAadmiParty Read more: www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sunita-kejriwal-expected-to-be-among-aap-s-star-campaigners-101713252032317.html
JUSTICE MALALA | Zuma is going to kill the ANC, and the ANC is letting him do it: The ANC has shown its inability over the years to act courageously and ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-14-justice-malala-zuma-is-going-to-kill-the-anc-and-the-anc-is-letting-him-do-it/
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Isabel Allende tells a story of impossible love in 'Lovers at the Museum' : We spoke with the prolific, 81-year-old author about her new short story — a powerful ...
npr.org/2024/04/08/1242528230/isabel-allende-interview-new-story-lovers-at-the-museum
Mustafa Barghouti is a Palestinian doctor, activist and politician. He says despite six months of a brutal military assault on Gaza ... Show more
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates, but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the ... Show more #palestine #auspol
Bremen: Activists block Mercedes plant - railroad line temporarily closed: A group of climate activists caused a police operation in Bremen on Monday morning ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250918914/Bremen-Aktivisten-blockieren-Mercedes-Werk-Bahnstrecke-zeitweise-gesperrt.html
“Dr. Jane’s Dream,” an immersive spectacle by former Walt Disney Imagineers and African artisans celebrating Dr. Jane Goodall ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/arts/design/jane-goodall-immersive-tanzania-art.html
EXC: A Republic Day protest is set to be held in Edinburgh with a 'dinosaur mascot'.
Anti-monarchy campaigners are looking to engage more Scots in a growing ... Show more
Apple has landed global rights to Sahra Mani’s documentary ‘BREAD & ROSES.’
Produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Justine Ciarrocchi ... Show more
Two detained in Poland suspected of Navalny ally attack in Lithuania: Two suspects were detained in Poland on Friday on suspicion of having attacked Russian ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/two-detained-in-poland-suspected-of-navalny-ally-attack-in-lithuania
Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Police 'reviewing letter' about Tory MP Mark Menzies after alleged misuse of funds
standard.co.uk/news/politics/mark-menzies-tory-activist-conservative-scandal-rishi-sunak-b1152509.html
Human rights activists call for prudent use of climate funds: Activists have challenged Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o's administration to ensure ...
standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001493471/human-rights-activists-call-for-prudent-use-of-climate-funds
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
‘SNL’ Takes Fans Behind-The-Scenes of ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Sketch : A new behind the scenes video from SNL takes fans inside the making of last week's ...
collider.com/snl-beavis-and-butt-head-sketch-behind-the-scenes/
Quick Glance: Exclusive Peek Behind the Scenes of Beavis and Butt-Head Sketch at SNL
- In a new entertaining Instagram video released by SNL, fans get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Beavis and Butt-Head sketch.
- Throughout the sketch, the cast faced challenges in maintaining composure, with Heidi Gardner making efforts to keep a straight face.
- A week after Ryan Gosling's return as a host on Saturday Night Live, discussions continue online about the actor's humorous sketches, particularly the Beavis and Butt-Head Sketch that brought uncontrollable laughter.
Blocks in Vienna: Climate activists block commuter routes in early morning traffic - Vienna
meinbezirk.at/wien/c-lokales/klimaaktivisten-blockieren-pendler-strecken-im-fruehverkehr_a6645657
Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in NYC: In the video that went online, Hadad is seen arguing with protesters and then ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797910
BROADWAY REVIEW: Suffrage movement-based musical ‘Suffs’ is empowering and moving
nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/broadway-review-suffrage-movement-based-musical-suffs-is-empowering-and-moving/
Bremen: “Fridays for Future” calls for a global climate strike: “Fridays for Future” is calling for another climate strike in Bremen on Friday, April 26th ...
weser-kurier.de/bremen/bremen-fridays-for-future-ruft-zu-globalem-klimastreik-auf-doc7v2ak0ws08zhme0ji3q
Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph: Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/climate/al-gore-climate-activism.html
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