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fromNew York Post
4 hours ago

Judge grants reprieve for anti-Israel Queens community garden after city pulls license

We hope to see the judge make this ruling permanent, preserving the garden as a sanctuary for queer, transgender, black, indigenous, and people of color communities.
NYC LGBT
#public-services
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Huge anti-austerity march to take place though central London

Thousands of London protestors unite against austerity measures, highlighting their impact on the poorest and demanding increased public funding.
#pope-leo-xiv
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass begins at the Vatican DW 05/18/2025

Pope Leo XIV calls for global peace and social justice during his inaugural Mass.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass begins at the Vatican DW 05/18/2025

Pope Leo XIV calls for global peace and social justice during his inaugural Mass.
#public-transportation
fromMs. Magazine
1 day ago

Still Naming the Problem: A New Film Premiering at Tribeca, Then Heading to HBO, Celebrates the Radical Origins-and Ongoing Impact-of Ms. Magazine - Ms. Magazine

With intimate interviews, rare archival footage and excerpts from the Ms. book, filmmakers shine a spotlight on the magazine's early days as a radical force for feminism, equality and truth-telling.
Women in technology
#diversity
Social justice
fromFast Company
6 days ago

What DEI actually does for the economy

DEI embodies a long-standing commitment to egalitarian principles and aims to enhance opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
Social justice
fromFast Company
6 days ago

What DEI actually does for the economy

DEI embodies a long-standing commitment to egalitarian principles and aims to enhance opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: NYC Needs Land and Housing for People, Not Profit

Community Land Trusts (CLTs) provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing while combating systemic inequalities.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

John Carlos's enduring legacy extends beyond 1968's protest, representing a lifetime of commitment to social justice and resilience against systemic oppression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Reading to children should be a pleasure | Brief letters

I was saddened to learn that gen Z parents don't read to their children because they don't have time, dislike having to read the same book over and over, don't enjoy reading books themselves or find it boring.
NYC parents
#cannabis-decriminalization
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Sadiq Khan advocates for the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, citing evidence from the London Drugs Commission on current laws being disproportionate and indefensible.
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
4 days ago

This Pride Month, Let's Fight Back by Learning From History of Trans Resistance

Pride Month arrives amid heightened challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, marked by aggressive legislative actions against transgender individuals.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Harvey Milk Loved Something That Scares Pete Hegseth: Democracy

The renaming of the USS Harvey Milk during Pride Month undermines the values of progress and equality championed by Milk.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
4 days ago

This Pride Month, Let's Fight Back by Learning From History of Trans Resistance

Pride Month arrives amid heightened challenges for LGBTQ+ rights, marked by aggressive legislative actions against transgender individuals.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Harvey Milk Loved Something That Scares Pete Hegseth: Democracy

The renaming of the USS Harvey Milk during Pride Month undermines the values of progress and equality championed by Milk.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration

"There was a lot of headway being made," says Chauncia Willis-Johnson, the former emergency manager for Tampa, Fla. "Now, not only have we stopped, but we've actually regressed."
Non-profit organizations
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

President Trump is attending the musical 'Les Mis' why is this a big deal?

Trump's appreciation for Les Miserables raises eyebrows due to its themes of social injustice and rebellion against authority.
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Tennessee trans woman who was brutally attacked at storage unit speaks out

Transgender woman Tyler Flanagan survived a brutal hate crime at a storage facility.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

If you measure a man by his friends, Trump choosing Kid Rock over 'The Boss' says it all

Bruce Springsteen embodies the spirit of America through his music, advocating for the working class, and contrasting sharply with divisive figures like Kid Rock.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Tennessee trans woman who was brutally attacked at storage unit speaks out

Transgender woman Tyler Flanagan survived a brutal hate crime at a storage facility.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

If you measure a man by his friends, Trump choosing Kid Rock over 'The Boss' says it all

Bruce Springsteen embodies the spirit of America through his music, advocating for the working class, and contrasting sharply with divisive figures like Kid Rock.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
#incarceration
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

"Bending the Bars" Rap Album Fights Damaging Stereotypes of Incarcerated People

Incarcerated individuals use music as a powerful tool for self-expression and social commentary.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Human Rights Crisis We're Ignoring In Our Jails

Pamela Winn shares her traumatic experience of pregnancy and miscarriage while incarcerated, highlighting severe mistreatment and systemic issues in prisons.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

"Bending the Bars" Rap Album Fights Damaging Stereotypes of Incarcerated People

Incarcerated individuals use music as a powerful tool for self-expression and social commentary.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Human Rights Crisis We're Ignoring In Our Jails

Pamela Winn shares her traumatic experience of pregnancy and miscarriage while incarcerated, highlighting severe mistreatment and systemic issues in prisons.
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 days ago

What Does Centering Native Justice Require? A New Report Has Answers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Native American concepts of justice differ significantly from mainstream US perspectives, emphasizing the need for inclusion of Native voices in justice conversations.
fromAustin Monitor
3 days ago

City delays decision on license plate reader program - Austin Monitor

Given concerns expressed today, I have decided to withdraw this item from the agenda at this time to provide more opportunities to address council members' questions.
NYC politics
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Militant Grad Workers Build Union Power to Fight Attacks on Education and Labor

Graduate workers in the U.S. have significantly unionized, advocating for both labor rights and social justice within higher education.
philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Decolonizing Faith: Frantz Fanon, Liberation Theology, and the Struggle for Dignity

Fanon and Gutiérrez, though different in approach, share a commitment to addressing injustice through healing and social transformation.
Social justice
fromtime.com
5 days ago

Marsha P. Johnson's Story Still Has So Much to Teach Young People

Marsha P. Johnson's legacy transcends a single historical moment, embodying radical imagination and joy amidst oppression.
#poverty
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago
Social justice

Matthew Desmond, sociologist: We should ask ourselves if the companies we give our money to are exploiting their workers'

Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Matthew Desmond, sociologist: We should ask ourselves if the companies we give our money to are exploiting their workers'

Poverty in America persists due to systemic issues and societal complicity, not just the fault of the richest individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How to fight back against Trump? Look to poor people's movements | Rev Dr Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back

Trump's proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP threaten millions amid rising poverty, signaling the need for a new social contract that empowers the disadvantaged.
#community-engagement
NYC music
fromCurbed
1 week ago

Lincoln Center Will Finally Face Its Neighbors

Lincoln Center's design historically marginalized certain communities while creating a grand entrance for others.
Current efforts seek to redesign Lincoln Center's west end to promote inclusivity and honor erased communities.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Bay Area Book Festival turns to the power of the page - 48 hills

NYC music
fromCurbed
1 week ago

Lincoln Center Will Finally Face Its Neighbors

Lincoln Center's design historically marginalized certain communities while creating a grand entrance for others.
Current efforts seek to redesign Lincoln Center's west end to promote inclusivity and honor erased communities.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Bay Area Book Festival turns to the power of the page - 48 hills

#activism
NYC politics
fromNewsOne
1 week ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera powerfully addresses themes of racial injustice and social activism in contemporary American society.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC13 Houston
2 weeks ago

George Floyd's childhood friends build on his legacy five years after his death

George Floyd's legacy continues to inspire his community, sparking activism and remembrance among friends and family five years after his death.
NYC politics
fromNewsOne
1 week ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera powerfully addresses themes of racial injustice and social activism in contemporary American society.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC13 Houston
2 weeks ago

George Floyd's childhood friends build on his legacy five years after his death

George Floyd's legacy continues to inspire his community, sparking activism and remembrance among friends and family five years after his death.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The Advocate's John Casey reflects on a decade of marriage equality in new book

LOVE captures the essence of the marriage equality movement, telling deeply personal stories of tenacity and love in the face of adversity.
#healthcare
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Healthcare

Republicans' "Big Beautiful" Medicaid Cuts Spur Rural Organizing Innovation

The proposed GOP Medicaid cuts could eliminate healthcare coverage for 8.6 million Americans, significantly impacting vulnerable populations.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

The Luigi Mangione phenomenon: just another murderer or pop-culture Robin Hood?

Luigi Mangione's alleged act of violence against a health insurance CEO has sparked intense public debate about healthcare and social justice.
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Republicans' "Big Beautiful" Medicaid Cuts Spur Rural Organizing Innovation

The proposed GOP Medicaid cuts could eliminate healthcare coverage for 8.6 million Americans, significantly impacting vulnerable populations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: Farmworker victory ending use of El Cortito 50 years ago provides empowering lesson

The use of El Cortito was not about efficiency or productivity, but rather a system of control that kept workers stooped, asserting dominance in the fields.
Social justice
#black-lives-matter
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter DW 05/24/2025

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. highlights ongoing struggles for justice and equality.
Keyonna Jones reflects on the impact of art in promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter DW 05/24/2025

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. highlights ongoing struggles for justice and equality.
Keyonna Jones reflects on the impact of art in promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Know Your Farmer: Addressing the Heart of Food Insecurity in Kensington - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Localizing the food system is how you get to the heart of nutrition security, and that starts with knowing who your farmer is.
Online Community Development
#graduation
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Take a stand, Abdul-Jabbar tells graduating seniors - Harvard Gazette

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages Harvard graduates to embody the principles of nonviolence and social justice advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Take a stand, Abdul-Jabbar tells graduating seniors - Harvard Gazette

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encourages Harvard graduates to embody the principles of nonviolence and social justice advocated by Martin Luther King Jr.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

The Bay Area Book Festival takes over Berkeley on May 31-June 1

The Bay Area Book Festival, in its eleventh year, promises a weekend full of literary activities and discussions centered around important social themes.
East Bay (California)
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Whether They See It Or Not': How the 'Arrested Mobility' of Black Americans Harms Everyone - Streetsblog USA

Charles T. Brown's work explores dismantling systemic barriers restricting Black Americans' mobility.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island History Project kicks off summer season with two new exhibits exploring urban change and streetscapes Brooklyn Paper

The Coney Island History Project opens two exhibits highlighting the neighborhood's historical and natural significance, addressing urban decay and resilience.
Black Lives Matter
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

'Whether They See It Or Not': How the 'Arrested Mobility' of Black Americans Harms Everyone - Streetsblog USA

Charles T. Brown's work explores dismantling systemic barriers restricting Black Americans' mobility.
#cannabis
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour faces watershed moment' in relationship with Black and Asian voters

Labour risks alienating Black and Asian voters due to recent contentious positions on immigration and social issues, experts warn.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour faces watershed moment' in relationship with Black and Asian voters

Labour risks alienating Black and Asian voters due to recent contentious positions on immigration and social issues, experts warn.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

2019 Pacific Division Presidential Address: Individual Well-Being and Social Justice

Arneson's address looks deeply into the intertwined concepts of individual well-being and social justice, arguing for an understanding that combines personal aspirations with collective societal responsibilities.
philosophy
#protests
fromeuronews
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Protesters honor veterans, rally for immigrant rights on Memorial Day in downtown Boston

fromeuronews
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Protesters honor veterans, rally for immigrant rights on Memorial Day in downtown Boston

#disability-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour is taking the Pip and disabled people have had enough | Cherylee Houston

The campaign #TakingThePIP emphasizes the serious consequences of proposed benefits cuts for disabled individuals, affecting their ability to survive and thrive.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap inhumane' benefit cuts

High-profile disabled individuals demand Prime Minister abandon cuts to disability benefits, citing survival and human rights concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour is taking the Pip and disabled people have had enough | Cherylee Houston

The campaign #TakingThePIP emphasizes the serious consequences of proposed benefits cuts for disabled individuals, affecting their ability to survive and thrive.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap inhumane' benefit cuts

High-profile disabled individuals demand Prime Minister abandon cuts to disability benefits, citing survival and human rights concerns.
#protest
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Can A "Morality Coalition" Succeed Against Trump?

Rev. Dr. Barber II's moral stance against the Republican budget bill involves both prayer and protest, demonstrating his commitment to justice despite arrests.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Can A "Morality Coalition" Succeed Against Trump?

Rev. Dr. Barber II's moral stance against the Republican budget bill involves both prayer and protest, demonstrating his commitment to justice despite arrests.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 weeks ago

Don't Miss the Fourth CHARITY MARKET: A Heartfelt Community Gathering on May 25, 2025 - KALTBLUT Magazine

In light of the alarming budget cuts in the social sector, particularly in Berlin, we feel compelled to collaborate and make a significant local impact.
Germany news
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

New Oral History Captures Decades of Trans Life in the Words of Elders of Color

The anti-trans backlash highlights systemic violence, with trans people of color facing severe challenges and the need for resilience and community.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

NPR wants to hear from interracial couples to commemorate Loving Day

Interracial marriage has a complex legal history, with landmark rulings shaping today’s social landscape.
#antisemitism
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

After the Shooting in D.C. We Must Stand in Solidarity Against Hate

The recent antisemitic attack in Washington, D.C., highlights a surge of antisemitism linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

How left-wing Chicago social justice warrior Elias Rodriguez allegedly became homegrown anti-Israel terrorist

Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

After the Shooting in D.C. We Must Stand in Solidarity Against Hate

The recent antisemitic attack in Washington, D.C., highlights a surge of antisemitism linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

How left-wing Chicago social justice warrior Elias Rodriguez allegedly became homegrown anti-Israel terrorist

Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

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

Rodriguez's criticism of his father's military service reflects his radical political views, underscoring his motivations behind violent actions.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Waste collection is green work': how a pro-poor partnership created jobs and cleaned a city

Waste pickers in Pune have transitioned from being marginalized individuals to respected community educators through a pro-poor private public partnership model.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Concerns raised after Oakland school mural featuring Palestinian flag defaced with Star of David

Vandalism of a mural depicting a Palestinian flag with a Star of David has heightened concerns of safety for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim children.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

The end is near for on-the-job reverse discrimination - another blow to DEI

Supreme Court's decision may impact legal claims of reverse discrimination against heterosexuals favoring minority groups.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Newsom Pushes Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments Across California | KQED

Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

The end is near for on-the-job reverse discrimination - another blow to DEI

Supreme Court's decision may impact legal claims of reverse discrimination against heterosexuals favoring minority groups.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Newsom Pushes Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments Across California | KQED

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Guardian journalists win Paul Foot award for carer's allowance coverage

This is a story about injustices in the benefits system and how these injustices have inflicted debt, misery and untold stress on some of the most vulnerable and poorest people in our society who have dedicated their lives to looking after loved ones.
UK news
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 weeks ago

AAPI Women Lead Empowers Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women - San Francisco Bay Times

At AAPI Women Lead, we believe healing and wellness are integral to liberation, so we use culturally reflective healing and wellness modalities to provide our communities with healing and wellness tools, to reclaim our ancestral forms of healing, and to build power in our communities.
Women in technology
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'Dire realities' of London's temporary accommodation crisis exposed

Homeless children in London often spend childhoods in temporary accommodation with limited facilities, lacking basic services and dignity.
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