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fromComputerWeekly.com
12 hours ago

Diversity Think Tank: Divesting from inclusion is a tech business mistake | Computer Weekly

Inclusion programs aim to create supportive workplaces by embracing diverse perspectives and recognizing differences in race, gender, and background.
fromTruthout
11 hours ago

The Late Patty Berne Was a Visionary Leader in the Disability Justice Movement

Patty Berne was a visionary leader and a primary architect of the Disability Justice movement, significantly impacting disability history.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
19 hours ago

Diversity Think Tank: Stepping back? A look at DEI in the current climate | Computer Weekly

Scaling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives risks stifling innovation and diminishing societal progress.
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fromTruthout
11 hours ago

Public Assemblies Strengthen Community Resistance to Rising Authoritarianism

The People's Movement Assembly process enables the creation of a new form of democracy by fostering community engagement.
fromTruthout
5 hours ago

Pro-Palestine Activists Win $100k Settlement From University of Maryland

"This legal victory reaffirms our protected rights to protest and speak out against the US-Israeli genocide of Palestinians - and we will keep exercising those rights," said Daniela Colombi, a UMD SJP member.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

It's about justice': the couple pushing for legal aid for Windrush scandal claims

Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh had their UK status revoked in the 1970s and 1980s, through no fault of their own. The married parents of three were forced to start again in St Lucia, more than 4,000 miles away.
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fromTheregister
17 hours ago

Amnesty slams X for 'central role' in fueling UK violence

Elon Musk's X platform contributed to the spread of misinformation that incited violence following the Southport murders.
fromBusiness Matters
18 hours ago

Horizon victim Lee Castleton sues Post Office and Fujitsu for 4.5m in landmark legal claim

Lee Castleton has launched a £4.5 million lawsuit against the Post Office and Fujitsu, alleging malicious conduct and abuse of process.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Zadie Smith, Michael Rosen, Irvine Welsh and Jeanette Winterson sign letter calling for Israel boycott

Over 200 writers demand a boycott of Israel until Gaza receives adequate food, water, and aid amid rising hunger-related deaths.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Catastrophe! Heroism! Paranoia! The dangerous romance of survivalist stories

Kurt Saxon, the father of survivalism, predicted America's collapse and promoted self-sufficiency amid rising societal fears.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Alan Dershowitz Gets Yelled Out of Farmer's Market: My Grandparents Died in the Holocaust, Don't You Call Me an Anti-Semite!'

Alan Dershowitz confronted a vendor in Martha's Vineyard after being refused pierogies, escalating tensions over anti-Zionist sentiments.
#animal-cruelty
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fromIntelligencer
7 hours ago

Why Are There Betting Markets for Dildo-Throwing at WNBA Games?

Dildo incidents at WNBA games have inspired copycat actions, prompting arrests and betting opportunities based on these occurrences.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
17 hours ago

Disgusting' drunk who sexually assaulted teenage girl, 17, and woman on a bus is jailed

Graeme Hicks, 33, was sentenced to over five years for sexually assaulting two women and assaulting a police officer.
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fromSCSJ
1 day ago

SOLVE Calls to Protect Multiracial Democracy on VRA Anniversary

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, celebrating its 60th anniversary, is crucial for protecting minority voting rights amidst ongoing discriminatory practices.
#activism
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 day ago

What's Next? Why Co-ops Are Essential in the Fight for Democracy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Billionaires and austerity threaten structural transformation, compelling movements to seek new cooperative economic models for long-term change.
#immigration
fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Miccosukee Tribe Lawsuit Challenges Environmental Harm at "Alligator Alcatraz"

fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Miccosukee Tribe Lawsuit Challenges Environmental Harm at "Alligator Alcatraz"

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fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Topshelf Records Launches Donation Initiative for Aid in Gaza

Final stage famine in Gaza is escalating, confirmed as a man-made crisis exacerbated by international support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I am one of the last of the Abuelas the grandmothers still searching for Argentina's disappeared'. I'm 87, but I will never give up

The military dictatorship in Argentina caused the disappearance of 30,000 people, including many infants taken from their parents.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Svitolina faces abuse after loss, blames bettors

"To all the bettors: I'm a mum before I'm an athlete. The way you talk to women - to mothers - is SHAMEFUL. If your mothers saw your messages, they'd be disgusted."
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Former Alligator Alcatraz' Corrections Officer Describes Inhumane' Conditions: Like An Oversized Kennel'

Conditions at the Alligator Alcatraz ICE detention facility are reported as miserable and inhumane by a former employee.
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Advocates rally for Ryder's Law after carriage horse collapses and dies in NYC

Carriage horse Lady died after collapsing in Hell's Kitchen, prompting calls for increased animal welfare and support for Ryder's Law.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Contra Costa classroom aide caught with 'prepubescent girl sex doll,' police say

A middle school aide faces indictment for possession of child pornography and related charges after a raid found disturbing items at his home.
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fromVulture
2 days ago

Zero Tolerance

Baldwin highlighted the profound humiliations faced by Black Americans, countering Buckley's dismissive view of Black economic progress.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Psychology Behind "Us vs. Them" Thinking

Polarization fulfills psychological needs for belonging, control, and meaning, impacting communication and collaboration.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Remembering the original Superman

The rebellious, radical Superman was dangerous. He could inspire. And so he had to be coopted.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

She stood up to men with machetes': Sandra Dominguez fought against femicide in Mexico then became a victim herself

Sandra Dominguez, a feminist activist in Oaxaca, was murdered, raising concerns about violence against women and the impact of activism in Mexico.
#sydney-sweeney
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Progress by Samuel Miller McDonald review humanity's greatest myth?

Democracy and free speech are in decline, while inequality soars, with the US Gini coefficient comparable to Ancient Rome.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Black warehouse worker wins 3,000 payout over colleague's slave' graffiti

A Black worker was awarded compensation for race harassment due to graffiti with the word 'slave' that created a hostile work environment.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Their son was shot by police in Bangladesh's 2024 protests. They still want justice

Sayed's death symbolizes the tragic cost of political protests in Bangladesh, reflecting a significant national crisis.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Rise in sexism & transphobia reports - Kick It Out

Kick It Out received record reports of discrimination during the 2024-25 season, with increased sexism, transphobia, and faith-based abuse.
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fromTruthout
2 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Using the UN to Push Its Anti-Trans Agenda Globally

The Trump administration is promoting an anti-trans agenda by opposing the use of 'gender' in international documents and reaffirming biological definitions of sex.
fromPoynter
2 days ago

On X, support for American Eagle ads with Sydney Sweeney's 'good jeans' overwhelms criticism - Poynter

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad sparked controversy over perceived eugenic implications of a pun involving 'jeans' and 'genes.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Jeremy Corbyn warns rules on council asset sales threaten allotments

Councils selling allotments for day-to-day spending jeopardizes these community spaces and supports development pressures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As I sit here in Australia watching Israel starve Palestinians to death, I can't help but think it could have been me | Plestia Alaqad

Deliberate starvation is used as a weapon in conflict zones.
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Brooklyn bodega worker slain over loose cigarettes was supporting family back in Mexico

"But for me, it is something to be proud of because I can provide for my family in Mexico."
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fromAeon
3 days ago

The prison abolitionist who dares to envision a world without 'unfreedoms' | Aeon Videos

Ruth Wilson Gilmore advocates for a world without prisons, linking capitalism, racism, and 'unfreedom' as interrelated issues.
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from48 hills
1 week ago

Trump's attack on the unhoused is nothing new - 48 hills

The houseless population faces systemic violence and displacement, revealed through personal narratives of eviction and hopelessness.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Paz-Cedillos: Mayfair in East San Jose is just getting started - San Jose Spotlight

Mayfair's transformation is driven by local residents organizing for cultural pride and community empowerment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Sydney's huge Gaza protest shows there's now no stopping the tide of public opinion | Sarah Malik

Over 100,000 people protested in Sydney against Israel's actions in Gaza, demonstrating collective hope and determination for change.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland coffee shop owner fires back after DOJ, ADL lawsuits: 'My words feel small in the rubble of lives lost'

"Death has crept into every crevice of life in Gaza," he said."And yet, despite the violence we have endured and continue to face, my heart remains faithfully tethered to (justice)."
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Most social trends aren't what they seem

A landmark article published last year by scholars Andrew Little and Rachel Meng shook the field of political science by demonstrating that most evidence for claims of a "crisis of democracy" comes from "democracy scores" based on subjective opinions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The #MeToo campaign leader using the Epstein scandal to champion victims: The survivors are the heroes'

Survivors' voices are vital for the ongoing discourse around sexual violence and accountability.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

Efforts to preserve and repair historic US Black churches get $8.5m boost

"The Black church is one of the oldest institutions created by African Americans, and it is a living testament to the achievements, resiliency and enduring contributions of Black people to American history and culture."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Footballer, journalist, fashionista: whatever French Muslims do, we're treated as the enemy within | Rokhaya Diallo

Being a Muslim in a country with colonial history involves facing suspicions post-terrorist attacks, as seen during the Charlie Hebdo incident.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Bay Area nonprofit helps people who are blind, raise guide dogs

A man with vision loss found purpose through guide dog training and community support, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
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fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Ten-Year Climate Lawsuit Ends in Loss for One Man, But a Win for Climate

Lliuya's lawsuit against RWE concluded in a loss for him but established potential liability for corporations in climate damage cases.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Former priest accused of sexual abuse denies brainwashing' in evangelical cult

Christopher Brain denies brainwashing followers and stands trial for sexually abusing 13 women in the Church of England.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Melbourne synagogue spray-painted in a series of attacks by man in Scream mask

A series of graffiti attacks occurred at a Melbourne synagogue, escalating following recent events in Israel and Gaza.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

North Macedonia Investigates After Anti-Albanian Chants At Basketball Match

An investigation has been opened into hate speech following nationalist chants at a basketball match in North Macedonia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK's Royal Ballet and Opera withdraws Tosca production in Tel Aviv

The Royal Ballet and Opera canceled its 2026 Tosca production in Israel following criticism from nearly 200 members over its political stance.
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 days ago

All major Las Vegas Strip casinos are unionized, defying national trend

For years, she said, there was no safety net in sight until now. The historic deals finalized late last year mark a major turning point: For the first time in the Culinary Union's 90-year history, all major casinos on the Strip are unionized.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A pole vaulter and a vehicle ballet: photos of the day Monday

Overcrowding at animal shelters is escalating due to increased abandonment of pets during recent enforcement actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Denmark to reportedly remove ugly and pornographic' mermaid statue

The Danish agency for palaces and culture is reportedly removing the 4x6 metre Den Store Havfrue (the Big Mermaid) because it does not align with the cultural heritage of the 1910 landmark.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

SDG LAB Venture Fund Backs Virtual Intimacy with $20 Million - But Will It Work? | HackerNoon

Europe faces a loneliness crisis despite high connectivity; 13% feel lonely often, highlighting a disconnect in human emotional engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The US immigration system is being militarized. Now is the time to stand up | Kica Matos

This bill hands over a staggering $170bn to the Department of Homeland Security to ramp up this administration's brutal immigration enforcement agenda.
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fromFuturism
4 days ago

Elon Musk Shares Shockingly Sexist Tweet About Woman Being Property

Musk's response to anti-LGBTQ sentiments and eugenicist views promotes a dangerous ideology about women's roles in society, suggesting they exist to be traded or captured.
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fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Former residents remember Russell City after historic passage of reparation fund

Russell City once served as a vital community for Black and Latino residents before being razed for industrial expansion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I saw many atrocities as a senior aid official in Gaza. Now Israeli authorities are trying to silence us

Gaza suffers extreme humanitarian crises due to Israeli policies, leading to starvation, health system collapse, and systematic silencing of aid workers.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Gen X isn't the forgotten generation, it's the meh generation

Gen X is often overlooked in discussions of generational dynamics due to being sandwiched between Baby Boomers and Millennials.
#sexual-abuse
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fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"An Unashamed Proposal," by Kiran Desai

Navigating complex social dynamics, Sunny and Ulla confront their own biases while discussing issues of race, identity, and privilege in their neighborhood.
fromMedium
4 years ago

Cops Framing Suspects: My Take on Why Every Traffic Stop Is Terrifying

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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Woman arrested after travelling with two-year-old in suitcase in New Zealand

The police were alerted by the bus driver after noticing a bag moving, leading to the discovery of the two-year-old girl trapped inside.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

This is the week Scotland was forced to confront its role in slavery, and say: Yes, that was us' | Hannah Lavery

Edinburgh's legacy includes a troubling history of complicity in slavery and colonialism, challenging the narrative of a purely enlightened past.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK has got fat' on decades of free labour by women, says MP Jess Phillips

UK has relied on women's unpaid labor for essential services, highlighting systemic sexism and neglect from government.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Language on immigration in UK news and politics found to have shaped backlash against antiracism'

Hostile language in media and politics shapes perceptions of race and immigration, reinforcing negative stereotypes against people of color.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The forgotten children of Ciudad Juarez

Children in Ciudad Juarez face limited choices: work in factories or succumb to organized crime, growing up in a climate of violence and exploitation.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | 'My career is tarnished': NYPD detective says her partner sexually harassed her - and she was sent to the shrink when she reported it

NYPD Detective Jasmin Walls alleges prolonged sexual harassment and assault by her partner, leading to negative repercussions for reporting it.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Romania ready to talk about Sinti and Roma genocide DW 08/02/2025

Romania's Holocaust memorial now includes a tribute to Roma and Sinti victims due to civil society advocacy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Musk's X must face claim of negligence over child abuse images, judge rules

A federal appeals court revived part of a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X regarding child exploitation claims and negligence in reporting explicit content.
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