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US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

'No Kings' protests nationwide to push back on Trump's 'overreach'

Mass protests arise against President Trump's authoritarianism, signaling greater public engagement and opposition ahead of military parade.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Midtown protesters rage on outside posh conservative think tank's gala saluting billionaire who backed Trump; three arrested | amNewYork

US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

'No Kings' protests nationwide to push back on Trump's 'overreach'

Mass protests arise against President Trump's authoritarianism, signaling greater public engagement and opposition ahead of military parade.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Midtown protesters rage on outside posh conservative think tank's gala saluting billionaire who backed Trump; three arrested | amNewYork

#terrorism-charges
#free-speech
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
UK news

Inside Grammy winner Winston Marshall's crusade to save the UK from woke radicalism: 'Britain's in real trouble'

US news
fromwww.twincities.com
3 days ago

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

The U.S. cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil, a student detained for his political speech, due to likely unconstitutional grounds.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
UK news

Inside Grammy winner Winston Marshall's crusade to save the UK from woke radicalism: 'Britain's in real trouble'

#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
1 month ago

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 queens read anti-LGBTQ laws to filth at Stonewall

The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting the resilience of trans individuals amid increasing anti-LGBTQ legislation.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Strip gay-rights icon Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship? California leaders are furious

The Trump administration reportedly plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking outrage within the LGBTQ+ community as Pride month begins.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
1 month ago

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 queens read anti-LGBTQ laws to filth at Stonewall

The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10 advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting the resilience of trans individuals amid increasing anti-LGBTQ legislation.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Strip gay-rights icon Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship? California leaders are furious

The Trump administration reportedly plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking outrage within the LGBTQ+ community as Pride month begins.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

The Equality PAC National Pride Gala highlighted commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights amid political challenges.
#performance-art
Video games
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong has banned a Taiwanese video game for advocating armed revolution, targeting gamers amidst tightening control over online content.
#human-rights
Portland
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's hunger strike emphasizes her commitment to her son's freedom amidst escalating diplomatic pressure.
Portland
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son's freedom? podcast

Laila Soueif's hunger strike emphasizes her commitment to her son's freedom amidst escalating diplomatic pressure.
#boycott
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Park Slope Food Co-op accused of antisemitic harassment

Park Slope Food Co-op faces allegations of antisemitic harassment amid debates over boycotting Israeli products.
Berlin music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Can Europe's music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?

Artists and fans are boycotting the Sonar Festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund linked to controversial activities.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Local election results deepen Serbia's political crisis DW 06/10/2025

Preliminary results show that the SNS won 27 seats in Zajecar compared to the opposition's 23, and 14 seats to the opposition's 13 in Kosjeric.
US Elections
#protest
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Ben & Jerry's founder arrested at Senate hearing after protesting war in Gaza

Ben Cohen was arrested while protesting U.S. funding for Israel's military actions against Hamas and advocating for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Angry crowd in NYC protests Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest at ICE detention center

Protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan to demonstrate against the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at an ICE facility.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Black Lives Matter

ICE raid unrest: Protesters arrested for occupying Trump Tower, demanding release of detained immigrants | amNewYork

US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Ben & Jerry's founder arrested at Senate hearing after protesting war in Gaza

Ben Cohen was arrested while protesting U.S. funding for Israel's military actions against Hamas and advocating for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Angry crowd in NYC protests Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest at ICE detention center

Protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan to demonstrate against the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at an ICE facility.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Black Lives Matter

ICE raid unrest: Protesters arrested for occupying Trump Tower, demanding release of detained immigrants | amNewYork

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Restaurant asked Tommy Robinson to leave after staff 'felt uncomfortable'

Hawksmoor stated they asked a group to leave due to discomfort expressed by guests and staff, clarifying their decision was not based on politics or belief.
London politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Russia's war emigrants pursue careers in German politics DW 06/07/2025

Russians opposing the Ukraine war are fleeing repression and seeking political engagement in Germany.
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

The Problem with the Phrase "I'm Not Surprised, But..."

The cynical mindset prevalent in society undermines moral outrage and diminishes the effectiveness of ethical judgments.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

Activists protest proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing the need for universal health care.
Democrats unite against Republican budget cuts impacting health care and SNAP benefits.
#transgender-rights
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

A voice for democracy: Thomas Mann's lasting literary legacy DW 06/04/2025

Thomas Mann's literary genius intertwined with his political activism, particularly in response to the Nazi regime.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Cal student, 27, heads national spelling bee's word-picking team; a Maybeck home's listed at under $1M

Frank Cahill, once a participant in the National Spelling Bee, now curates the word list as a doctoral student in literature.
#david-hogg
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

DNC Moves to Oust David Hogg After He Says Party Isn't Standing Up to Trump

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

DNC Moves to Oust David Hogg After He Says Party Isn't Standing Up to Trump

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Judge says Rubio 'likely' violated Constitution in ordering Mahmoud Khalil deported

Khalil's attorneys argue that the charge against him was a retaliatory measure stemming from his advocacy. We will continue to fight for his release.
US politics
#art
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Take to the Streets: State of Emergency Exhibit and Opening Reception

Art and political activism intersect through silkscreen posters, providing a powerful medium for social change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Remote Wyoming vacation lodge emerges as haven for US dissident' right

Events held at the Wagon Box Inn bring together figures from the dissident right, who criticize mainstream conservatives for being too accommodating to liberal views.
Silicon Valley
#kneecap
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani doubles down on BDS support - won't say Israel has right to exist as Jewish state

Zohran Mamdani supports the BDS movement but sidesteps questions on Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
#social-justice
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

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

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Tim Walz's Daughter Declares Running Like With Your Legs a Political,' Privileged' Act in Rant Against Influencer Who Visited Trump White House

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

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

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Tim Walz's Daughter Declares Running Like With Your Legs a Political,' Privileged' Act in Rant Against Influencer Who Visited Trump White House

#bruce-springsteen
#immigration
#charity
from99% Invisible
3 weeks ago

Foreign in a Domestic Sense - 99% Invisible

The folder known as a 'carpeta' contained over 60 pages detailing her grandfather's life, including mundane information like his height, weight, and license plate number.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

In some Jewish families, speaking up for Palestine stirs discontent

Dalia Sarig, a pro-Palestine activist, experiences familial estrangement as her political views clash with her Zionist parents, culminating in emotional disconnection.
Left-wing politics
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Filmmakers Denounce Industry 'Silence' About the Killing of Cannes Film Subject

Over 350 film industry professionals signed a letter condemning the killing of Palestinian artist Fatma Hassona and criticized industry silence.
#higher-education
Right-wing politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

The Jewish student who took on Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum has emerged as a prominent voice against antisemitism at universities, becoming a key figure in political discourse involving higher education.
Right-wing politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

The Jewish student who took on Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum has emerged as a prominent voice against antisemitism at universities, becoming a key figure in political discourse involving higher education.
Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Lefty groups behind 'grassroots' May Day protests in US propped up by billionaires and dark-money network: 'Hypocrisy ... is glaring'

Leftist May Day protests are funded primarily by billionaires, revealing an inconsistency between projected grassroots support and actual financial backers.
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

David Jolly entices Florida Democrats with dream of winning 2026 governor's race

Alarmed by what they’ve seen under President Trump and Governor DeSantis, Democratic activists see David Jolly, a recent registered Democrat, as a potential candidate to upset Florida's gubernatorial race.
SF politics
#democratic-party
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Jen Psaki Mocks Chuck Schumer's Very Strong' Letter to Trump: If That's Not Going To Make You Shake In Your Boots'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Jen Psaki Mocks Chuck Schumer's Very Strong' Letter to Trump: If That's Not Going To Make You Shake In Your Boots'

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

What protests are taking place in London this weekend as Jeremy Corbyn to attend rally

The MayDay Weekender on May 3-4 at SOAS University will focus on the political crises we face and how to organize strategically for the left.
London politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kamala Harris Torches Trump's First 100 Days as Wholesale Abandonment' of American Ideals': Clearly Inviting a Recession'

Kamala Harris strongly criticized Trump's economic policies, depicting them as a deliberate attack on American ideals and warning of a looming constitutional crisis.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kamala Harris Torches Trump's First 100 Days as Wholesale Abandonment' of American Ideals': Clearly Inviting a Recession'

Kamala Harris strongly criticized Trump's economic policies, depicting them as a deliberate attack on American ideals and warning of a looming constitutional crisis.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Harvard FINALLY admits in its Oct. 7 report that woke politics have wrecked the school

Harvard's campus climate has been marred by rising antisemitism and a decline in diverse thought due to ideological shifts.
The university reports increased hostility towards Jewish students tied to political activism.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Rosen Gonzalez files to run for Miami Beach mayor, seeking to unseat Meiner

"I've always been the people's commissioner, and now it's time for me to be the people's mayor," Rosen Gonzalez told the Miami Herald in an interview Wednesday morning.
NYC politics
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism amid critical sociopolitical issues in the US and abroad.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Soho project unites NYC mayoral contenders, except one

Disagreement over land for senior housing is central to the NYC mayoral race, highlighting tension between local activism and housing development.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

MAGA Followers Think They're Punk Rock-but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards?

Rage Against the Machine captivated fans at their Washington, DC concert, showcasing resilience, political awareness, and the power of music while addressing social issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Trans activists support measure to protect students, staff should Andrew Cuomo become mayor

Activists attempted to issue a predator warning regarding Andrew Cuomo's potential mayoral candidacy, prompting a divided council response.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Hamdan Ballal Reflects on His Arrest: 'Don't Turn Away Now'

The acclaim of the documentary "No Other Land" starkly contrasts with the ongoing struggles faced by its director amid violence and political tensions.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | We Visited Rumeysa Ozturk in Detention.

Authoritarian tactics are resurfacing in the U.S. as evidenced by the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk without apparent cause or due process.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Shanghai Dolls: Vivid staging can't save a play that feels like homework

While the fluid set design captures the historical events, much of the performance feels overly academic, lacking emotional engagement with the characters' personal struggles.
Women
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Woke Minnesota DA lets Tesla thug walk, signaling it's open season on Team Trump

Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty refused to criminally charge Dylan Bryan Adams, who allegedly keyed Teslas, indicating a troubling trend regarding crime accountability.
NYC politics
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