Tag #Activism

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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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Global Fight for Democracy: Activists Unite Against Authoritarianism

Iranian activist Massih Alinejad's social media campaign prompted thousands of Iranian women to discard their hijabs; Anne Applebaum's book, "Autocracy, Inc.," highlights the crucial collaboration between democratic activists and the need for a unified front against global authoritarianism, using th...

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Madrid Building Terrorized by Squatters: Years of Harassment and Institutional Failure

Residents of a building in Madrid's Puente de Vallecas are facing severe harassment and threats from squatters who illegally occupied the building after developer bankruptcy, forcing some residents into psychological treatment and escalating into a complex conflict involving Sareb and alleged politi...

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FOSFO: Challenging Capacitism Through Film and Music

FOSFO, a documentary co-directed by Humberto Busto and Guz Guevara, challenges capacitism by showcasing Guevara's activism with the Marea Fosfo movement and his music, winning awards at DocsMX and Chile Conecta.

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Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, the 86-year-old singer-songwriter of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s and were known for their activism and musical contributions.

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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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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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Journalist and Activist Simon Townsend Dies at 79

Journalist and activist Simon Townsend died aged 79; his legacy includes two imprisonments for refusing conscription during the Vietnam War and his significant contribution to the anti-conscription movement that led to its abolishment in 1972.

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Tanzanian Activist Abducted in Kenya, Citing Government Involvement

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, and believes Tanzanian security agents were responsible, highlighting concerns about cross-border repression.

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Fossil Fuel Executives' Deception Fuels Global Crises

Oil and gas executives knowingly caused irreversible planetary overheating and blocked climate solutions, enriching themselves while exacerbating global crises; this requires a shift of power away from the billionaire class.

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Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at age 86 from bladder cancer in New York; the group's activism and musical success significantly impacted American folk music and social movements throughout the 1960s.

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