Tag #Social Justice

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Belfast to Mark Unmarked Famine Graves

In Belfast, a three-acre site containing the unmarked graves of at least 10,000 people who died during the Irish famine is to be officially marked by Belfast City Council following a campaign by a local historian and former Lord Mayor.

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16% Bias Score

No Poverty
liberation.fr
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Martinique Activist Released After Court Applies Speedy Trial Rule

Rodrigue Petitot, a Martinique activist known for protesting high food prices (40% above mainland France), was released from house arrest on April 4th, 2025, after a court applied article 397.4 of the French penal code, which mandates release if a court doesn't rule within four months of a detained ...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Extractivism: From Resource Extraction to Systemic Exploitation

The term "extractivism," initially used to describe resource extraction in South America, now broadly critiques various forms of exploitation, linking environmental damage to social and economic injustices, revealing its evolution from resource extraction to encompassing broader exploitation.

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24% Bias Score

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Salt Lake City Demolishes Murals Honoring Police Violence Victims

Salt Lake City's demolition of Fleet Block, a site featuring murals honoring victims of police violence, sparked outrage among residents who viewed it as a sacred space. The city cited high preservation costs and hazardous conditions, despite prior community engagement, leading to feelings of betray...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Persistent Poverty in Spain Despite Economic Growth

Spain's poverty rate stands at 25.8%, a modest improvement from 2023 but highlighting the persistent challenges despite recent economic gains and social programs; experts point to systemic issues such as wealth concentration and the long-term effects of the 2008 economic crisis.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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Greece: Government Rejects Holiday Bonus Reinstatement Amidst Economic Growth

For seven months, Greece's Association of Judges and Prosecutors has unsuccessfully sought a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to reinstate holiday bonuses for public sector employees and retirees, citing a lack of governmental respect and social injustice amidst economic growth; the government's...

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No Poverty
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Mass Protests Erupt in Spain Over Soaring Rents and Housing Crisis

Hundreds of thousands protested Spain's housing crisis in cities nationwide on Saturday, citing doubled rents, a 44 percent house price increase over a decade, and a 50 percent drop in rental supply since 2020, coinciding with a tourism boom and insufficient public housing compared to other European...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Sugar Island: A Dominican Story of Pregnancy, Poverty, and Discrimination

Sugar Island, a fictional film by Johanné Gómez Terrero, depicts the life of a 16-year-old Dominico-Haitian girl facing unintended pregnancy and the struggles of sugarcane workers in the Dominican Republic, where abortion is illegal and many Haitian migrants face denationalization.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Israel Launches Major Anti-Racism Program in Schools and Youth Sports

The Israeli Justice and Education Ministries launched a joint anti-racism program, starting with workshops in five schools and expanding to 27 next year, focusing on middle school students and youth soccer teams to combat racism and promote equality.

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US Tariffs Threaten UK Economy Amidst Growing Anti-American Sentiment

Amidst growing anti-American sentiment in the UK parliament, the looming threat of US tariffs on British goods is causing economic concern, potentially triggering a global recession and further impacting Britain's already strained post-Brexit trade relations with the EU by 15%.

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56% Bias Score

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liberation.fr
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French Urban Renewal Project Prioritizes Resident-Built Additions

A 12 million euro urban renewal project in Mérignac, France's Beutre neighborhood, completed in 2024, preserved resident-built home additions, resulting in expanded living spaces and significant energy savings, demonstrating a community-centered approach to urban development.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Berlin Renames 16 Streets, Addressing Colonial and Nazi Pasts

Over the past six years, Berlin has renamed at least 16 streets or squares; half were due to colonialist, racist, antisemitic, or Nazi ties of the namesakes, while others honored individuals or reduced duplicate names, with Mitte having the most changes (four).

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36% Bias Score

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