Tag #Activism

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Rising Intimidation of Dutch Farmers Amidst Animal Rights Activism

Dutch farmers are increasingly targeted by animal rights activists, leading to threats, vandalism, and intimidation; a recent report shows 25 serious incidents in one month, with many more reported anonymously, highlighting the vulnerability of farmers whose addresses are easily obtained via public ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Urban Planning Reform: How Donald Shoup Changed Parking Minimums

Donald Shoup, a UCLA academic, significantly impacted urban planning by challenging minimum parking requirements in North American cities, leading to their repeal in numerous cities and improving affordability and reducing congestion.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Hong Kong Activist, Chloe Cheung, Targeted with Bounty by China

Nineteen-year-old Chloe Cheung, a Hong Kong activist living in London, is wanted by the Chinese government under a HK$1 million bounty for alleged violations of the national security law, highlighting China's transnational efforts to silence dissent.

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UN Raises Concerns Over UK Terrorism Charges Against Palestine Action Activists

Ten Palestine Action activists face terrorism charges in the UK after ramming a vehicle into an Elbit Systems facility on August 6th, causing injuries and property damage; the UN raised concerns about their detention conditions.

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Activists Ram Van into UK Defense Factory

Two activists rammed a concrete-filled van through the security barrier of a Teledyne factory in Baildon, UK, on Tuesday, to protest the production of Israeli weapons, before locking themselves to the vehicle; police used specialist resources to remove them and arrested a 27-year-old man and a 44-ye...

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Unexpected Kindness Amidst New York Challenges

While facing a difficult move in New York in 2009, the author received unexpected help from a kind decorator, José Fernández, and later found support from others, including Pastor Cynthia Powell, contrasting with the political climate.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Resistance": A Century of British Protest in Photographs

Resistance", a photography exhibition at the Turner Contemporary, documents a century of British protest movements, from 1903 to 2003, using diverse images to illustrate various forms of social and political activism.

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Gender Equality
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Grassroots Protests Target Musk and Trump

Fueled by Elon Musk's budget cuts and the Trump administration's policies, nationwide protests are pressuring both Republican and Democratic politicians, demonstrating the power of grassroots mobilization.

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Reduced Inequality
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Pedro Zerolo's Enduring Legacy in the Face of Global Backlash

Ten years after the death of Pedro Zerolo, a new book documents his life and legacy as a key figure in Spain's LGBTQ+ rights movement, highlighting his crucial role in securing legal victories such as same-sex marriage and his continuing influence in the face of global reactionary trends.

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Gender Equality
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From Saturday School to Self-Expression: A Childhood Defined by Resistance

The author recounts their childhood experiences with Saturday schools for Black children facing educational inequalities in 1970s Britain, their politically active neighbour, and their subsequent artistic pursuit as an act of personal resistance, culminating in participation in student loan protests...

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Quality Education
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I'm Still Here": A Brazilian Family's Struggle Under Military Rule

I'm Still Here", a film based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, depicts her family's life in 1970s Rio de Janeiro amidst Brazil's military dictatorship, and her struggle after her husband's disappearance, nominated for three Oscars.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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LA Wildfires Expose Housing Crisis as Landlords Face Price-Gouging Charges

Following the January 7th Los Angeles wildfires, landlords illegally raised rents by 30-130%, violating California's price-gouging law; tenant organizer Chelsea Kirk's online spreadsheet documenting these increases prompted investigations and legal action against 500 landlords and one realtor.

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