Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Rahsaan
@Rahsaan -
about 5 years ago
Torrey Smith opts to retire after 8 NFL seasons
Torrey Smith opts to retire after 8 NFL seasonsWide receiver Torrey Smith delivered a heartfelt retirement announcement on social media Friday morning, wrapping up a career that produced 5,141 yards and two Super Bowl titles.One of the best deep threats over the past deca...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
about 1 year ago
‘Highway to hell’: Dutch climate activist fights sedition charge
Sieger Sloot convicted for social media appeals to block highway to protest against subsidies for fossil fuel companies.
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Allene
@Allene -
over 2 years ago
Pride Month: The power of intergenerational friendships for LGBT+ people
For LGBT+ people, intergenerational friendships can be a major source of support, love and solidarity. Joanna Whitehead finds out more about the transformative and radical nature of such relationships
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Gregoria
@Gregoria -
over 1 year ago
Sea Rescue ‘Hero’ Targeted by Bizarre Dirty Tricks
DocDays Productions/Safe Passage Films She fled her home in Syria as the civil war raged like countless others, but the extraordinary circumstances of Sara Mardini’s particular escape would bring her and her family to international attention. In 2015, she an…
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Colin
@Colin -
over 5 years ago
Meet the ‘extreme sleeper’ who spends her evenings dangling from cliffs and bridges
Meet the ‘extreme sleeper’ who spends her evenings dangling from cliffs and bridges“Something suddenly went boom,” recalls Phoebe Smith, adventurer, extreme sleeper and nominee for Pioneer of the Year in this year’s Everywoman in Travel Awards. She was suspended above the...continued
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Alexzander
@Alexzander -
almost 5 years ago
Patrick Stewart: ‘Picard’ had to be darker than ‘The Next Generation’
'Picard' Had to Be Darker Than 'The Next Generation'Patrick Stewart had a lot of creative input into the vision for Star Trek: Picard, far more so than in the early days of The Next Generation. And according to a new profile in Variety, one of his first priorities was to ...continued
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Minnie
@Minnie -
about 2 months ago
Suicidal Jews
When individuals kill themselves, we look for answers in their DNA, their environments, their personal reactions to feelings of impotent rage, rejection, disappointment, heartbreak, and mental illness. But how to explain group suicide? &...
7 minutes read
Elian
@Elian -
over 3 years ago
The cofounder of Colorado's first Black-owned cannabis dispensary on how Tiffany & Co. and Whole ...
Summary List PlacementIn the over five years she served in the Navy, Wanda James rose from an officer in the University of Colorado's ROTC program to lieutenant before ending her duty in 1991. After stints as a leader in the food and beverage space, in marke…
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Ismael
@Ismael -
over 2 years ago
‘Everything I do is urgent’: actor Liz Carr on confronting mortality, taking risks – and winning ...
The Olivier winner on how activism has helped her deal with online abuse, her two years of shielding – and why her life is amazingFor most of the past two years, Liz Carr has been shielding or, at the very least, being extremely careful. Today. for instance, …
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Ericka
@Ericka -
over 2 years ago
Oreo-maker, Nestle, Pepsi face pressure from European employees over Russia - Reuters
Oreo-maker Mondelez (MDLZ.O), Nestle (NESN.S) and PepsiCo/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/X3MO3W7RBRON7GIP4KF2LIRKRU.jpg)
7 minutes read
Bart
@Bart -
about 3 years ago
All aboard the climate train! Scientists join activists for COP26 trip
Journey to pivotal climate summit offers a glimpse into the hopes and fears of researchers travelling to the meeting.
7 minutes read
Roger
@Roger -
4 months ago
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill ...
6 minutes read
Hannah
@Hannah -
over 3 years ago
One Year Later, Anita ‘Lady A’ White Is Still Looking for Justice
"So is it that some black lives [matter] but doesn't include mine?" White says a year after her dispute with the former Lady Antebellum. "When does my life and what I've worked for matter?"
8 minutes read
Jimmy
@Jimmy -
2 months ago
Bangladesh Holds the World Accountable to Secure Climate Justice
Bangladesh has emerged as the leading voice of climate change activism in the Global South in recent years. The country has shown resilience, determination and an unapologetic stance in the pursuit of climate justice. As a low-lying, densely populated country…
7 minutes read
Moises
@Moises -
about 3 years ago
Our 8 favorite gay discord servers
Are you a gamer, budding artist, or simply want to share your LGBTQ experiences online? Click through to discover our favorite gay Discord servers and communities!
6 minutes read
Sandrine
@Sandrine -
over 2 years ago
‘A nun called me a destroyer of lives’: how adoption rights activist Susan Lohan fought the Irish...
Adopted as a baby, denied any information about her natural parents, Lohan has spent years fighting for the church and state to reveal what they know – about her and the thousands of others in the same positionA “destroyer of lives”. That is what a nun called…
7 minutes read
Raoul
@Raoul -
over 3 years ago
Dan Colen’s Sky High Farm and Artists Team up for a Wearable Fundraiser
In support of the farm’s food-justice mission, artists including Kara Walker, Maurizio Cattelan, and Jenny Holzer have designed limited-edition T-shirts for sale through Dover Street Market.
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Joe
@Joe -
over 3 years ago
Lilibet Diana: the baby name that represents a royal rift – and audacious hope
By combining the names of the Queen and the Princess of Wales, Harry and Meghan have highlighted two very different approaches to the monarchy. But which will define the future?The joyful delivery of a baby girl to Prince Harry and Meghan is lovely news. But …
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Elody
@Elody -
over 3 years ago
20 Questions With Blond:Ish: The Producer on Crypto, Digital Detox & When John Legend Made Her Cry
20 questions with Canadian producer Blond:ish on crypto, digital detoxes and her new compilation Human Nature (Day).
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Geovany
@Geovany -
over 2 years ago
Action Plans For COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act
By now, you’ve heard about the Ramadan Activism Drive MuslimMatters is hosting and you want in on the action! We’re supporting the COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act by calling and emailing local government representatives. All this activism in Ramadan will insha…
7 minutes read
Alexander
@Alexander -
over 3 years ago
New Data Shows Support For The Equality Act Including Those With Special Needs
The Equality Act would update the federal law that protects people from discrimination based on race, national origin, sex, and religion. On June 2, 2021, The Body Shop US released new data that reveals that nearly 70% of consumers support the Equality Act.
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Cyril
@Cyril -
over 5 years ago
The Rise of the Chinese-American Right: They Hate Affirmative Action and Support Trump
The Rise of the Chinese-American Right: They Hate Affirmative Action and Support TrumpNew generations of Chinese immigrants hate affirmative action and some are beginning to love Trump.On June 13, during a nasty storm, a group of Chinese New Yorkers gathered in front of...continued
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
about 1 month ago
From NASCAR’s Fast Lanes To Baby Bottles: Bubba Wallace’s New Chapter
"Racing comes second now,” says Bubba Wallace, embracing a new life as a dad. The NASCAR star is learning about balancing family, track time, and giving back.
8 minutes read
Nestor
@Nestor -
over 4 years ago
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Fans Hatch ‘Unforgettable’ Plan To Mark Royals’ Birthdays
WPA Pool via Getty Images The Sussex Squad has something special in mind for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's birthdays.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry both have birthdays coming up, which means one thing: the Sussex Squad has a plan.The Sussex Squad is a group of supporte...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
over 3 years ago
Anyone Expecting Coinbase to Start Trading at Market Open May Be Disappointed
Historical experience shows that it might take until after noon ET for market makers to work out the price of the initial trade in a direct stock listing.
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