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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla: A coalition of human rights advocates has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, as they prepare to set sail ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/activists_prepare_to_set_sail_on_a_new_gaza_freedom_flotilla
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.
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
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
Inside a C.E.O.’s Bold Claims About Her Hot Fintech Start-Up: Amira Yahyaoui, a human rights activist, promoted the success of her student aid start-up, Mos ...
nyti.ms/3VxW4d5
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
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.
Republicans are rushing to defend IVF. The anti-abortion movement hopes to change their minds
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/anti-abortion-movement-ivf-war-00149766
Fridays for Future: Where does the movement stand?: For the first time, Fridays for Future and Verdi are taking to the streets together - for a social-ecological ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/fridays-for-future-verdi-klimastreik-100.html
A few years ago they thrilled the masses, but now Fridays for Future has to fight for approval.
“The other view” ➡️ read.nzz.ch/w1a
Swedish Police Remove Greta Thunberg & Other Climate Activists Blocking Parliament
democracynow.org/2024/3/12/headlines/swedish_police_remove_greta_thunberg_other_climate_activists_blocking_parliament
Russian court jails veteran rights activist, Memorial co-chair Orlov: A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced top human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov to two and a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240227-russian-court-jails-veteran-rights-activist-memorial-co-chair-orlov
Quick Glance: Ukraine War: Oleg Orlov Sentenced to Jail
- Oleg Orlov was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
- The verdict was due to 'repeatedly discrediting' the Russian armed forces.
- Russian authorities are growing intolerant of public criticism.
- The sentencing of government critics in Russia is escalating.
'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new: A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242840734/climate-protest-broadway-extinction-rebellion
Luisa Neubauer writes climate protection letter to Scholz: In an incendiary letter, the climate protection organization Fridays for Future calls on Chancellor ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article241779888/Luisa-Neubauer-schreibt-Klimaschutz-Brandbrief-an-Scholz.html
Georgine Kellermann is experiencing International Women's Day as a woman for only the fourth time. She talks to Stern about the challenges of modern feminism ... Show more trib.al/1PHkrhz
“I’m anti-Zionist and anti-racist, and I wanted it to be clear that I was wrongly dismissed.” Academic David Miller discusses what his victory at the UK ... Show more
Gaza war: How Biden adopted call for ‘ceasefire’ without shifting policy: US says it is seeking a ‘ceasefire’ for a limited time, but Palestinian rights ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/12/gaza-war-how-biden-adopted-call-for-ceasefire-without-shifting-policy
Grand National: will safety changes work?: The latest Talking Point,/talking-points,,talking-points, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the ...
theweek.com/sports/grand-national-will-safety-changes-work
Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
- I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.
- Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.
- There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.
- Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
Lourdes Portillo Dies: Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker And Activist Was 80: The Mexican-born filmmaker combined activism with art.
deadline.com/2024/04/lourdes-portillo-dead-oscar-nominated-filmmakeractivist-was-80-obituary-1235891168/
Iranian activist: Desperate regime waging all-out war against women: "Long live the resistance. Long live freedom. Long live the indomitable brave women of ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iranian-activist-desperate-regime-waging-all-out-war-against-women-798173
Abortion rights advocates are on a ballot initiative winning streak. 2024 could change that
cnn.com/2024/04/06/politics/abortion-rights-ballot-initiatives-2024/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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.
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
Fans in disbelief over Netflix star’s real age: Irish actor Nicola Coughlan is going viral because people are shocked by her age.
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-photos/actor-nicola-coughlan-is-going-viral-because-people-are-shocked-by-her-age/news-story/10304945f91e9797526e5bc36fa7da15
#FirstSports : Afghanistan's first female Olympian Friba Rezayee who made history at the Athens games in 2004, is urging the IOC to ban Afghanistan from the Paris ... Show more
There's One Big Problem With the New Federal Data Privacy Bill: A new proposal for federal privacy legislation has bipartisan support but we've been here before.
gizmodo.com/theres-one-big-problem-with-the-new-federal-data-privac-1851395470
Quick Glance: Comprehensive Plan to Expand Online Privacy Protections Revealed
- A new proposal grants consumers extensive rights to control how tech companies use their personal data for the first time.
- The American Privacy Rights Act would establish national standards for data collection, use, and transfer, allowing users to opt out of targeted advertising.
- The agreement would preempt state privacy laws and enable consumers to sue companies violating the regulations.
- Despite key lawmaker support, the bill's fate in Congress remains uncertain as elections approach, and time for legislative action dwindles.
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What are the ways to help indigenous communities assert their own spaces in society? Let’s discuss in the #FactsFirstPH chat room of #RapplerCommunities on ... Show more rplr.co/FFPHChat
"You know me as Imarn Ayton, that is not my African name... Ayton is a slave owner name"
IEA Communications Officer ... Show more trib.al/d02Eova
Human rights advocates, stakeholders launch annual report on Statistics and Trends of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Kenya for the year ... Show more
How the overturn of Roe v. Wade sparked a new campaign for abortion rights across the Europe Union
vox.com/24133825/abortion-reproductive-rights-europe-european-union
Dan Rodricks: BLM activist DeRay McKesson still hounded by ‘wild’ lawsuit | STAFF COMMENTARY
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/23/blm-deray-mckesson-lawsuit/
Activists press Apple to oppose Vietnam's detainments of climate experts: Apple was pressed on Thursday to take action on Vietnam's detention of climate experts ...
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Ladakh: Activist Sonam Wangchuk withdraws call for march to LAC citing ‘suppression’ by government
scroll.in/latest/1066337/ladakh-activist-sonam-wangchuk-withdraws-call-for-march-to-lac-citing-suppression-by-government
Lawyer denies appealing Bobrisky’s convictionHuman rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has denied reports making the rounds that he has appealed the ... Show more punchng.com/lawyer-denies-appealing-bobriskys-conviction/
Extinction Rebellion York in Millennium Bridge Earth Day party: Extinction Rebellion York campaigners are to celebrate Earth Day with a party on Millennium ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24269332.extinction-rebellion-york-millennium-bridge-earth-day-party/
Why support for crisis pregnancy centers is surging after the end of Roe v. Wade: Crisis pregnancy centers provide counseling and other prenatal services from an ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/why-support-for-crisis-pregnancy-centers-is-surging-after-the-end-of-roe-v-wade
Climate activists are all young -- and other myths that need busting: Earth Day 2024 is Monday, and it'll be easy to get caught up in rhetoric. Don't be fooled.
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/climate-activist-myths-19410428.php
‘Blasphemous’: Transgender visibility declaration sparks outrage: While the Transgender Day of Visibility is not new — the event has been held annually by ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/31/blasphemous-transgender-visibility-declaration-sparks-outrage/
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Quick Glance: White House Responds to 'Dishonest' Republican Criticism of Biden's Transgender Proclamation on Easter
- The White House is pushing back against misleading criticism from top Republicans of President Joe Biden for issuing a proclamation in support of transgender people on Easter.
- A spokesman for the president rejected attacks from the House speaker and others claiming Biden's message for the Transgender Day of Visibility contradicts Christianity.
- Biden has issued a proclamation marking March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility every year since taking office in 2021.
- Biden allies are also challenging the attacks and highlighting that the criticism this Easter weekend also involves an egg art contest for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House.
Doctors fear restricted access to the abortion pill mifepristone : Doctors and patient advocates are alarmed over the possibility of the Supreme Court tightening ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/doctors-fear-restricted-access-abortion-pill-mifepristone-rcna144955
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Activists block Uniper power plant: These are the pictures: "Ende Gelände" activists block the Uniper power plant in Gelsenkirchen.
waz.de/staedte/gelsenkirchen/article242038608/Aktivisten-blockieren-Uniper-Kraftwerk-Das-sind-die-Bilder.html
Fridays for Future in Berlin: “I think it’s good as long as they don’t stick to the streets”
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/fridays-for-future-ich-finde-es-gut-solange-sie-nicht-auf-der-strasse-kleben-li.2207472
Protest action in Potsdam: Climate activists want to paralyze car traffic: The environmental movement Extinction Rebellion has announced that it will block ...
maz-online.de/lokales/potsdam/protestaktion-in-potsdam-klima-aktivisten-wollen-autoverkehr-lahmlegen-SDW4XM2WQNC3BDGZYRJ2TPUT3M.html
Fridays for Future: art action on April 19 in Berlin: Once again, climate activists want to draw attention to their goals with an art campaign in the capital ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/fridays-for-future-kunstaktion-am-19-april-in-berlin-li.2204750
Paid articlePaid A Dubai company’s staggering land deals in Africa raise fears about risks to Indigenous livelihoods
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‘You asked for house arrest, must pay for it’, SC tells Bhima Koregaon accused Gautam Navlakha
scroll.in/latest/1066440/you-asked-for-house-arrest-must-pay-for-it-sc-tells-bhima-koregaon-accused-gautam-navlakha
Anwar, Wan Azizah receive rights activist Nadir at PM's official residence: They spoke about the plight of Palestinians.
malaysiakini.com/news/702749
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Antifa's participation in the demo caused astonishment: News, photos, videos and podcasts from the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung from the Rhine-Neckar region
rnz.de/region/rhein-neckar_artikel,-Neckargemuend-Demo-Teilnahme-der-Antifa-sorgte-fuer-Verwunderung-_arid,1319117.html
Activists are celebrating the first ever climate case victory in the European Court of Human Rights.Human rights lawyer Jessica Simor KC is a part of the ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/app
Supreme Court allows lawsuit that free speech advocates warn will threaten right to protest
pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-allows-lawsuit-that-free-speech-advocates-warn-will-threaten-right-to-protest
| Montreal Gazette: The Constitutional Court upheld a law that allows the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."
montrealgazette.com/news/world/activists-call-for-more-international-pressure-on-uganda-over-anti-gay-law
Netflix’s Terrifying Doc ‘The Antisocial Network’ Traces the Origins of QAnon to 4Chan
decider.com/2024/04/05/the-antisocial-network-4chan-documentary-netflix-qanon-origins/
Climate activist #SonamWangchuk ended the hunger strike he was leading for the statehood of #Ladakh and the protection of the fragile Himalayan ecology ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-ends-21-day-hunger-strike-in-ladakh-makes-fresh-appeal-to-pm-modi-101711466442357.html
Nuremberg: Climate activists want to shut down the Franconian Expressway: Nuremberg - Drivers will need patience. Activists from Extinction Rebellion Nuremberg ...
nn.de/nuernberg/protestaktion-so-wollen-klima-aktivisten-heute-den-verkehr-auf-dem-frankenschnellweg-lahmlegen-1.14215389
A Vorarlberg climate lawsuit is imminent: ...
vn.at/politik/2024/04/10/eine-vorarlberger-klimaklage-steht-bevor.vn
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Congratulations Orry for being one of our #Beautifullndians .
Orhan Awatramani, aka Orry is a special project manager at Reliance Industries Limited and advocates for ... Show more #FeminaMamearthBeautifullndians2024 #BeautifullndiansS3 #FeminaXMamaearth #Beautifullndians #BeautifulHoTum #CelebratingGoodness #Mamaearth #Feminalndia
Power to the Elbtower: The city belongs to all of us: The AG Ost initiative draws attention to the problems of Hamburg's construction policy at a rally ...
freitag.de/autoren/joscha-frahm/kritik-an-stadtentwicklung-performative-eroeffnung-des-elbtowers
Tajik opposition activist arrested in Lithuania: Tajik opposition activist Sulaimon Davlatov has been detained in Lithuania for two months ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245702/tajik-opposition-activist-arrested-in-lithuania
Aggressive screams, crying children - Escalation in protest in front of pony riding track
nwzonline.de/oldenburg/animal-rebellion-protestiert-vor-ponyreitbahn-in-oldenburg-taetliche-angriffe_a_4,1,667547737.html
Comparison portal launched: How well is your own city doing on climate protection?
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/klima-vergleichsportal-stadt-land-klima-startet-19637088.html
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Yes campaign groups received millions more in donations than No side for Voice referendum
theage.com.au/politics/federal/yes-campaign-groups-received-millions-more-in-donations-than-no-side-in-voice-referendum-20240402-p5fgnu.html
The EU just passed its landmark AI Act—but some say it has nowhere near enough bite
fastcompany.com/91058443/eu-ai-act-nowhere-near-enough-bite
Quick Glance: EU AI Act Approved by European Parliament
- The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the AI Act, positioning the EU as a global leader in regulating AI software.
- The legislation establishes a risk-based framework for AI, applying rules and requirements based on the level of risk associated with the use case.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the Act can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35M.
- The AI Act, shaped through extensive negotiations, is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.
Marijuana activist and 'Detroit's resident radical' John Sinclair has died at 82: A prolific poet and activist, Flint native Sinclair managed the rock group MC5 ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/people/2024/04/02/obit-john-sinclair-marijuana-activist-detroit-radical/73178795007/
This #InternationalFactCheckingDay , Rappler and the #FactsFirstPH initiative are one in celebrating all fact-checkers and advocates who continue to give facts a louder voice ... Show more
Renowned dancer and social activist #SheemaKirmani calls for equality, end to violence against women.#AuratMarch @AuratMarchKHI @WAFKarachi #InternationalWomensDay
Zittau: Climate activist irritates with "Nazi" statement: Alexander Hilse helped set up Fridays for Future in the district of Görlitz, led the Green Party in the ...
saechsische.de/zittau/politik/alexander-hilse-fridays-for-future-montagsdemo-nazis-jagen-gruene-zittau-ist-bunt-goerlitz-leipzig-5981367-plus.html
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Blocking Burning Man and Vandalizing Van Gogh: Climate Activists Are Done Playing Nice
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/climate-movement-rave-revolution-burning-man-1234992798/
Activists Confront Lawmakers And AIPAC Members On Gaza| Countercurrents: While that hearing was underway, members of Congress traveled back and forth between the ...
countercurrents.org/2024/03/activists-confront-lawmakers-and-aipac-members-on-gaza/
Happy 90th birthday to writer, lecturer, political activist, feminist organizer, and cofounder of Ms. Magazine, @GloriaSteinem! Steinem ... Show more
Armed men assault activist in ‘political’ attack, rights group reports: The two assailants painted Milei slogan ‘VLLC’ on the wall of her home, H.I.J.O.S. said
buenosairesherald.com/human-rights/armed-men-assault-activist-in-political-attack-rights-group-reports
H.I.J.O.S. rights activist provides details of attack at her home: Abused HIJOS activist Sabrina Bölke goes public and speaks out about attack she suffered: ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/hijos-abused-activist-speaks-after-attack-i-was-tortured-and-told-and-i-was-going-to-be-killed.phtml
IN PICS | Activists beat 1,000 drums for a free Palestine: Activists from across South Africa gathered at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg during the Human ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-24-in-pics-activists-beat-1000-drums-for-a-free-palestine/
How activism swept the civil service: The Scottish parliament’s decision to ban its staff wearing campaigning lanyards may seem like a small step
spectator.co.uk/article/how-activism-swept-the-civil-service/
Russia Fines Migrant Rights Activist Over ‘Fictitious Registrations’: A Russian court has fined migrant rights activist Tatiana Kotlyar 450,000 rubles ($4 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/18/russia-fines-migrant-rights-activist-over-fictitious-registrations-a84509
Ghana activists denounce new bill that makes identifying as LGBTQ+ a crime: Ghana has joined Uganda and Kenya in passing harsh legislation that not only ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240301-ghana-activists-vow-to-battle-new-bill-that-makes-identifying-as-lgbtq-a-crime
Quick Glance: Ghana: Activists Fight Against LGBTQ+ Criminalization Law
- Ghana has passed a controversial bill that penalizes not only LGBTQ+ individuals but also those who defend them, with up to 10 years in prison. Activists have pledged to challenge the law, awaiting the president's signature.
- The law sets prison terms from six months to three years for LGBTQ+ sexual acts, already illegal in Ghana. It also criminalizes those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, with up to 10 years in prison if targeting minors.
- A clause in the law requires reporting anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to the police or community leaders, with up to three years in prison for such identification. The bill was promoted as contributing to UN sustainable development goals.
- The bill was passed by a coalition of Christian, Muslim, and traditional Ghanaian leaders, arguing it aligns with UN development goals. Activists believe the law misrepresents the country's values and implications.
Crisis pregnancy centers network bucks up against abortion-rights movement in Pa.
pennlive.com/news/2024/03/crisis-pregnancy-centers-network-bucks-up-against-abortion-rights-movement-in-pa.html
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Anti-Abortion Activists Have Republicans in a Vise: Anti-abortion activists have Republicans in a vise. The controversy over IVF and upcoming disputes over the ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/anti-abortion-activists-have-republicans-in-a-vise.html
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