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US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.

Anti-fascism must include anti-colonial approaches to effectively address current societal challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Ziad Rahbani, pioneering Lebanese musician and composer, dies at 69

Ziad Rahbani, influential Lebanese musician and composer, passed away at 69, impacting generations with his music and political activism.
#tommy-robinson
US politics
fromAFRO American Newspapers
5 days ago

Rep. Al Green delivers impeachment petition as signatures near 1 million

U.S. Rep. Al Green and organizers demand the impeachment of the president, presenting a petition with over a million signatures.
London music
fromDeep House London
6 days ago

EXIT Festival Organisers Make Powerful Statement Following 2025 Edition | News | Deep House London

EXIT Festival's 25th edition faced political pressure but successfully showcased music's role in advocating for freedom and solidarity.
#protests
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

What to know about the 'Good Trouble' rallies coming to Boston and other Mass. cities Thursday

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

What to know about the 'Good Trouble' rallies coming to Boston and other Mass. cities Thursday

fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Wrote a Book About Being a Dad. Pro-Israel Protesters Showed Up to Object. I Asked Them Why.

The book, 'Becoming Baba', chronicles the experience of having Muslim parents and raising Muslim children in a frequently hostile environment, reflecting the author’s personal heartbreak over incidents in Gaza.
Social justice
#lgbtq
fromAol
1 month ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromAol
1 month ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage defends protesters outside Essex asylum hotel as concerned families'

Protests outside an asylum hotel in Essex have drawn support from concerned families, but violence is attributed to far-right and far-left activists.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

AOC's Bronx Office Targeted by Vandals With Red Paint

AOC FUNDS GENOCIDE IN GAZA, read a sign that was put up on the window, which was seen surrounded by splashes of red paint.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

What Does Voguing Have to Do With Political Resistance? It All Starts With One Simple Word.

Ballroom culture teaches resilience and joy in the struggle for freedom amid adversity.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Federal Agents Testify in Pro-Palestinian Students' Deportation Lawsuit

Controversial arrests of Palestinian student activists raise concerns over First Amendment rights and ideological deportation policies.
Changes in federal immigration enforcement have resulted in politically motivated arrests of foreign academics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

View's Whoopi Goldberg Rages at Obama for Blasting Democrats

Whoopi Goldberg defended Democrats against criticisms from Obama and Cuban, emphasizing the active engagement of voters.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

"Bay Area Then & MAKIBAKA Legacy" Opening Night Party (SF)

MAKIBAKA is a powerful new exhibition reclaiming the rich cultural contributions, enduring spirit, and fierce political activism of the Filipino community in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
SF music
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Lucia Topolansky, widow of Uruguay's Jose Mujica: Pepe was the nice one in the family. I was the sergeant'

Lucia Topolansky, at 80, reflects on her life and activism after the loss of her husband, former president Mujica. She embraces renewed political engagement despite recent grief.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

We're Living Through a Moment That Feels Disturbingly Similar to the Years Before the Civil War. Here's What That Means.

The Fugitive Slave Act reshaped American politics by compelling free states to return runaway slaves.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

How conservatives beat back a Republican sell-off of public lands

Patrick Payne challenged Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell federal land, prompting significant backlash and ultimately the withdrawal of the amendment.
#elon-musk
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk's feud with Trump and 'America Party' gambit hit Tesla shares and wiped up to $15 billion off his net worth

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

'Shut up, Dan' - Elon Musk snaps at Tesla bull Dan Ives after he demands board take action against the CEO

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk's feud with Trump and 'America Party' gambit hit Tesla shares and wiped up to $15 billion off his net worth

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

'Shut up, Dan' - Elon Musk snaps at Tesla bull Dan Ives after he demands board take action against the CEO

fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Dan Siegel, 'fearless' civil rights attorney, dies at 79

Dan Siegel dedicated over 50 years to litigation in employment, discrimination, and civil rights law, often working pro bono for the righteous causes.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Simpson Thacher Associate Quit Biglaw After Firm Capitulated To Trump. Now He's Running For Congress. - Above the Law

Nine major law firms signed $940 million in pro bono deals with the Trump administration, leading to ethical concerns and associate departures.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Case Challenging Trump's Deportations of Pro-Palestine Students Goes to Trial

Deportation of noncitizens for political views threatens free speech rights for all in the US.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

America Party is 'exactly the opposite' of what Elon Musk's shareholders want and could force Tesla's board to intervene, warns Dan Ives

"Very simply Musk diving deeper into politics and now trying to take on the Beltway establishment is exactly the opposite direction that Tesla investors/shareholders want him to take during this crucial period for the Tesla story."
US politics
#trump
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

July 4 protesters in Midtown sound the alarm against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill,' now the law of the land | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

July 4 protesters in Midtown sound the alarm against Trump's Big Beautiful Bill,' now the law of the land | amNewYork

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Who are Bob Vylan? The British punks who had their US visas revoked for anti-IDF chants

Bob Vylan deliberately obscures their identities to resist surveillance and produce politically charged music.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Christian Rocker at the Center of MAGA

Sean Feucht blends Christian music with right-wing politics, advocating for a government led by Christian values.
#climate-change
Portland
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
#civil-disobedience
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

NYC and other cities capping Pride Month with a mix of party and protest

This year's Pride celebrations are expected to take a more defiant stance than in recent years, reflecting back on recent political attacks against LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

This year's Pride events are marked by a defiant response to ongoing challenges against LGBTQ+ rights.
#pride
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LGBT

NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest

#kneecap
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

05/31/25

WorldPride 2023 in Washington, D.C. serves as both a celebration and a protest against federal actions impacting LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani Proves That Power Belongs to the People

These are the opinions of only about a dozen New Yorkers. A democracy will be decided by close to a million New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Freed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko DW 06/24/2025

Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners were freed after US mediation, highlighting human rights concerns in Belarus.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Chris Murphy Learned From the New Right

You cannot be guaranteed today that there's a free and fair election in 2026.
US politics
#brad-lander
fromEater Chicago
1 month ago

Chefs and Bartenders Spoke Out Against ICE Raids Even As They Partied at James Beard Awards

The James Beard Awards highlighted the restaurant industry's resilience and focus on diversity amidst political tensions.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Introducing Fast Company's Queer Changemakers

As anti-trans legislation and rhetoric continue to escalate across the U.S.-from sweeping state-level bans on gender-affirming care to renewed efforts to bar trans people from public life, nonbinary elite runner Nikki Hiltz and ACLU's LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Chase Strangio find themselves at the intersection of justice and representation.
NYC LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Last Week, This Week: Litquake, Drag Bingo, Roller Disco, and Circus Bella

San Francisco is undergoing significant cultural changes alongside political turmoil, showcasing community growth amid protests and new establishments.
#immigration
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC politics

The Week in Review: June 6-13

Thousands protested ICE's actions in New York City, marking significant unrest against immigration enforcement.
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago
US news

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.
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month 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.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

The artist Mo Chara faces terrorism charges linked to a flag display, prompting widespread support from fellow musicians and a robust legal defense.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

50+ photos of unapologetic queer joy and rebellion at WorldPride 2025 rally and march

Christopher Rios-Sueverkruebbe emphasized their rally sign to reclaim slurs, demonstrate pride amid bigotry, and resist oppressive forces against the queer community and its allies.
NYC LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Diva or Die: Red, White, and F You

America is on fire. We might as well strip while we still can! This is burlesque as resistance, and you better be there! This year we aren't having a Fourth of July ho-down, we're staging a takedown! A nearly naked takedown!
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

We Watched Dozens of Graduation Speeches. Here's What We Found.

This graduation season highlights the intersection of political scrutiny, activism, and evolving audience engagement on university campuses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong's national security police are targeting gamers, issuing a ban on the Taiwanese video game 'Reversed Front' for allegedly advocating armed revolution.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

Laila Soueif's relentless hunger strike, now exceeding 250 days, highlights her unwavering dedication to securing her son Alaa's release, even at a critical personal cost.
UK news
Berlin music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

'No Kings' anti-Trump protests planned across South Florida amid LA unrest. See where

No Kings is organizing nationwide protests against Trump's military parade and perceived authoritarianism on June 14, 2025.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

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

Protesters occupied Trump Tower demanding the release of detained immigrants, leading to arrests following a standoff with police.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

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

Makarov described his journey from opposition politics in Russia to seeking active participation in Germany's political landscape as pivotal, especially amidst the looming elections.
Germany news
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Pussy Riot co-founder starts Los Angeles prison performance with existential scream

"Visitors can kneel to watch a television with a four-channel surveillance feed, adding an unsettling layer of voyeurism to the experience of Tolokonnikova's performance."
NYC music
fromApaonline
1 month 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 month 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
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

David Hogg knows the DNC might oust him. Here's why he's cool with that

David Hogg advocates for electing younger Democrats to invigorate the party and challenge ineffective incumbents.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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

Federal judge suggests Secretary Rubio's deportation order against Khalil may be unconstitutional.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF Eagle Pride Weekend Kick Off

The Homobiles and Skip The Needle are leading queer music groups that embody punk spirit and political activism.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 months 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
2 months ago

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

Wagon Box Inn in Wyoming is a gathering place for rightwing figures aiming to reshape US politics and culture.
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