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from48 hills
18 hours ago
Social justice

Supes let mayor cut affordable housing, raise fees on working people ... - 48 hills

from48 hills
18 hours ago
Social justice

Supes let mayor cut affordable housing, raise fees on working people ... - 48 hills

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
19 hours ago

Remembering Robert W. Fuller, physicist, president of Oberlin College, citizen diplomat, author, dignity advocate

Robert W. Fuller integrated physics, education, diplomacy, and social justice throughout his career, significantly influencing the dignity movement and pushing for political change.
Education
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 day ago

Leadership and Worker Ownership: A Conversation with John Abrams - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

I see this book as an antidote to the cruelty-rather-than-kindness mentality. I feel like our society has been bedeviled with that kind of thinking at different times, but better hearts and minds have always prevailed.
Social justice
#immigration
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

PHOTOS: Advocacy groups hold silent vigils outside Lower Manhattan courthouse amid ICE detainments | amNewYork

fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
LA real estate

The Neighborhood Kids' viral rage rap anthem during ICE raids turned them into Tom Morello's 'new favorite band'

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

PHOTOS: Advocacy groups hold silent vigils outside Lower Manhattan courthouse amid ICE detainments | amNewYork

fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
LA real estate

The Neighborhood Kids' viral rage rap anthem during ICE raids turned them into Tom Morello's 'new favorite band'

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Remembering Joanna Macy, author, Buddhist teacher, environmental activist

Macy synthesized principles of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology philosophy to empower collective action toward environmental sustainability, inspiring ordinary people to heal the planet.
Mindfulness
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Underpaid, Overworked Medical Residents Who Keep Hospitals Afloat Want a Union

Medical residents, who act as the backbone of hospital operations, have begun unionizing and striking to address labor conditions, wages, and workplace stress.
Public health
#queer-culture
fromMedium
2 months ago
SF LGBT

I waited 15 years to see Hunky Jesus-and yes, he delivered

Celebration and defiance characterized the queer community's response to ongoing societal repression at the Hunky Jesus event.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Police behaviour at protests not changed since Orgreave, say activists

Basically, they are there as agents of the state, and we end up seeing it time after time after time. And there will be further injustices perpetrated because the police do what they do.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

The problem(s) with Ari Aster's 'Eddington'

Eddington critiques the shallow reproduction of social justice movements during a tumultuous year, highlighting the disconnect between activism and genuine action.
Arts
#racism
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Social justice

Law Professor On Why It's More Important Than Ever To Confront Racism - Above the Law

Reimagining systems is crucial for a more equitable future in social justice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Has America learned anything from the George Floyd uprisings? | Eric Morrison-Smith and David Turner III

The death of George Floyd highlighted systemic racism and the urgent need for societal transformation, not superficial gestures.
#resistance
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

The nation's first Vietnamese American bishop formally takes over California diocese

Michael Pham responded immediately to the Vatican's representative, saying, "I do accept the pastoral care of the people of God in the diocese of San Diego." This acceptance marked his official role as the bishop, making him the first Vietnamese American to lead a diocese in the U.S.
East Bay (California)
#protests
fromKqed
6 days ago
SF politics

Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Protesters, counter-protesters face off outside Toronto city hall over bike lanes, proposed shelters | CBC News

fromKqed
5 days ago
US politics

'Good Trouble' Protest Organizers Condemn Trump's Cuts to Public Health, Immigration Policies | KQED

fromKqed
6 days ago
SF politics

Supervisor Questions SFPD's Response to ICE Protests in SF | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Protesters, counter-protesters face off outside Toronto city hall over bike lanes, proposed shelters | CBC News

fromKqed
5 days ago
US politics

'Good Trouble' Protest Organizers Condemn Trump's Cuts to Public Health, Immigration Policies | KQED

#community-engagement
#pope-leo-xiv
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 week ago

ACLU, California city settle lawsuit over artwork protesting police brutality

The city of Pomona and the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California have reached a settlement over murals protesting police brutality painted on a youth center's walls.
Social justice
#transgender-rights
#activism
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Andrea Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy

"When we talk about eugenics, we tend to talk about, for example, the history of forced sterilization in the United States, of wanting to prevent the births of Black and brown people, of poor people. But we talk less about what's called positive eugenics, of wanting to increase births."
Health
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Pulpit Wasn't Made for This

Churches have the moral obligation to engage with social justice and political issues, as historical participation has shaped their existence. However, endorsing candidates risks divisiveness and detracts from spiritual missions.
US politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

Green and Independent Socialist councillors form new alliance on Haringey Council

Cllr Lotte Collett stated, 'Climate issues need to be front and centre of everything that we do, it's massively important because the people that are the most affected by these issues are the working classes.'
UK politics
#leadership
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shameful' that black boys in London more likely to die by 18 than white boys, says Met chief

The vast majority of our people are good people. But that legacy, combined with the tragedy that some of this crime falls most heavily in black communities, creates a real problem.
UK politics
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Best Tony's Chocolonely Flavor Is Both Beautiful And Delicious - Tasting Table

Tony's Chocolonley, founded in 2005, combats worker exploitation and child labor in the chocolate industry while offering amazing chocolates with bright, iconic packaging.
Food & drink
#nypd
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani Railed Against NYPD Argued Police Shouldn't Respond to Domestic Violence Calls

NYPD perpetuates violence against poor Black and Brown people; trained responders are better suited for handling domestic violence and mental health calls.
fromBlack Enterprise
2 weeks ago
US politics

NY BLM Founders Confront NYPD For Hosting BBQ After Labeling Others As 'Illegal'

NYPD arrested Black residents for illegal barbecues while officers hosted similar events nearby.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Erin Brockovich: To combat the climate crisis we must first look in our own backyard'

The name Erin Brockovich is now so symbolic in the U.S. that it is also used as a verb: to Erin Brockovich something means to investigate it to the bitter end; in other words, refusing to give up.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Hayward, Alameda Co. create 'Russell City Redress Fund' to compensate families for land seizure

The City of Hayward and Alameda County have partnered up to create the 'Russell City Redress Fund.' So far, $900,000 have been allocated from the city and county as a first step to make amends for a historic injustice.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Reconnecting With Our World

Our pain for the world, often manifested as anger, fear, or grief, is not a sign of weakness but a testament to our interconnectedness with all life.
Mindfulness
#community
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Field Notes: The Tanforan Memorial's Legacy, Isaac Julien's Dreamscape, and '9 to 5''s SF Roots

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Field Notes: The Tanforan Memorial's Legacy, Isaac Julien's Dreamscape, and '9 to 5''s SF Roots

#welfare-reform
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: With Trump's tax law signed, protest is even more critical

With the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, immigration enforcement now dwarfs all other federal law enforcement, and is bigger than most militaries in the world. Its masked agents without identifications detain, deport and disappear people without due process.
US politics
fromSCSJ
2 weeks ago

SCSJ Applauds OSHA Heat Prevention-Related Rulemaking

The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rulemaking promotes crucial protections for workers facing the dangers of heat exposure in the workplace.
Public health
#education
#lgbtq-rights
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

17th Annual GLIDE Summer Gala: Love. Unite. Inspire. Dance. (Phoenix Hotel)

The Summer Gala is a celebration of the power of a purpose-driven community. It's incredibly moving to witness a new generation of young professionals stepping up with passion, generosity, and vision.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It was a milestone for progressive education in California. Then it unraveled

The core of ethnic studies elevates the experiences of historically marginalized groups, pushing students to question biases and think critically about colonialism's legacies.
Education
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'We will beat British Government for second time in court' - Kneecap at largest ever gig

Kneecap performed in Finsbury Park, London, as a supporting act for Fontaines D.C and addressed political issues during their gig.
London music
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Venezuela and China showcase partnership through productive deals, not loans

The bilateral meeting between China's Communist Party and Venezuela’s ruling United Socialist Party marks a significant step forward in promoting social justice and a new international order.
Venture
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Women's sports are booming. Why now? | CBC Sports

The WNBA players were among the first professional athletes to publicly support the Black Lives Matter movement following George Floyd's murder, significantly impacting the league's emergence.
Women
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

The Big, Beautiful Bill Passed. House Republicans Cheered.

Millions of their fellow citizens will go hungry, and that millions of their fellow citizens will sicken and (likely) die, and that the United States will do nothing about the climate crisis.
US politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Performing at the Kennedy Center, Despite Trump's Takeover | KQED

B. DeVeaux's existence challenges the status quo as a femme non-binary first-generation U.S. citizen of Afro Caribbean descent, singing about self-love, social justice, and community.
DC food
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: Brother Kevin had a heart big enough to carry troubles of so many and inspired Pope Francis

"I saw the people looking into dustbins and taking food out of the dustbins. As a follower of Saint Francis, I decided something should be done for them."
Fundraising
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 weeks ago

The US Bombing of Iran-How Nonprofits and Civil Society Must Respond - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The ceasefire that President Donald Trump imposed on June 22 ended twelve days of Israeli assaults against Iran, followed by Iran's retaliatory strikes and a US attack.
US politics
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Charlize Theron Rips Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Wedding and Celebrities Who Attended

Charlize Theron criticized Jeff Bezos for his support of Donald Trump and the negative impact of his policies on immigration, women's rights, and the LGBTQ+ community. She stated, 'Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we're moving backwards fast.' This remarks highlight the societal regressions she attributes to current political climates.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Orla O'Connor to step down from her role as director of National Women's Council

"It has been the greatest honour of my career to lead this extraordinary organisation of almost 200 member groups from across the island and work alongside such strong and passionate feminists."
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Here's what the Democrats can learn from Zohran Mamdani | Judith Levine

Zohran Mamdani's victory signifies hope for the left and Democrats, emphasizing that democratic socialism can ensure every New Yorker has what they need to live a dignified life.
US politics
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Disaster-Worn Mansfield, Louisiana, Needs a Modernized Hospital. The Big, Beautiful Bill Could Ruin Its Plans.

I just hope that the people who are making these decisions have thought deeply about it and have some context of the real-world implications, he said, because it's going to affect us as a hospital and going to affect our patients.
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

john a. powell: When fear wins, democracy crumbles'

powell argues that belonging means recognizing the other as a co-creator of society, challenging the conventional understanding of inclusion that often overlooks this essential aspect.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Black community pride fills San Jose Juneteenth festival

The annual Juneteenth festival in San Jose celebrates Black culture, uniting local musicians and businesses to honor heritage and community, emphasizing the importance of shared history.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Pakistan slams climate injustice' as deadly floods hit country again

I don't look at this as a crisis of climate. I look at this as a crisis of justice and this lopsided allocation that we are talking about, Pakistan's climate change minister, Musadiq Malik, told Al Jazeera.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From outlaw bushrangers who fell in love to a famous horseman born a woman, Australia's history is full of queer stories

In 1841, Anne Drysdale invited Caroline Newcomb to live with her on her farm outside Geelong, marking a significant yet hidden part of Australia's LGBTQ+ history.
LGBT
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'It's been a privilege' - RTE's Joe Duffy signs off Liveline for a final time after 37 years

Duffy reminded listeners that the liveline "stays open" and expressed gratitude saying, "It's been a privilege. It's been a privilege."
Canada news
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