Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Patrick
@Patrick -
over 3 years ago
How Women Can Save the Planet by Anne Karpf review – clear and invigorating
From water pilgrims to climate refugees, those who are suffering most from the climate crisis have done the least to cause it, argues this strong and inspiring analysisThe language around the climate crisis, the journalist Anne Karpf writes in How Women Can S…
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Allene
@Allene -
over 1 year ago
Give Greenpeace a chance: Art and activism join forces for Glastonbury’s campaign for the future
Greenpeace unveiled its brilliant charity single at Glastonbury Festival weekend. Mark Beaumont speaks to the artists, activists and festival organisers campaigning to get the government to wake up and smell the climate crisis
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Hannah
@Hannah -
over 5 years ago
Pride Power List: Sir Ian McKellen and Munroe Bergdorf among top 100 celebrated LGBT+ people
Pride Power List: Sir Ian McKellen and Munroe Bergdorf among top 100 celebrated LGBT+ peopleOn Saturday 6 July, the capital commemorates Pride in London – celebrating the lives, achievements, history and future of the LGBT+ community.To coincide with the jubilant occasion...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
over 5 years ago
Eric Herbert who glued himself to Brisbane street is triplet brother of Elisha and Renee Herbert
Eric Herbert who glued himself to Brisbane street is triplet brother of Elisha and Renee HerbertA climate protester who shut down the Brisbane CBD by gluing himself to a busy street is a twin brother of two supermodels and former private school captain.Eric Serge Herbert,...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
over 4 years ago
Club House Global Creates Opportunities For Brands To Align With Music Culture
Jasmine Solano, Co-Founder of Club House Global – the streaming platform bringing the nightclub to ... [+] your living room. Patrick StruysThe entertainment sector – particularly the nightlife segment has been hit hard by the pandemic. A $27 billion industry that employs ...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
4 months ago
'Made violence his brand': Scholar warns of 'uniquely dangerous' Trump second term
A leading expert on far-right, oppressive governments around the world is warning that former President Donald Trump would usher in fascism in the United States if he wins a second term this fall.In a detailed interview with Guardian reporter Alice Herman, sc…
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Minnie
@Minnie -
about 4 years ago
‘Seduced’ Showrunners Don’t Want to Compete with HBO’s ‘The Vow’
"It needed to be told in the voices of women, by women," said Cecilia Peck, executive producer of the Starz documentary series about NXIVM.
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Erik
@Erik -
5 months ago
First UK Muslim Pride to choose joy over rejection
LGBTQ+ Muslims say they are excited for the first UK event dedicated to queer people of their faith.
7 minutes read
Bobby
@Bobby -
about 4 years ago
Protest Planned As U.K. Still Hasn’t Announced Trans Rights GRA Reform
Sep 4, 2020. This story has been updated: Following a MET police review the organisers have cancelled this protest, after being warned they could face arrest. Full Statement.As the U.K. Parliament returns from its summer recess, trans activists were planning a protest in ...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
about 1 year ago
US lawmakers approve $14 billion 'Israel-only' bill, despite Biden veto threat
The first substantial legislative effort in Congress to support Israel in the war falls far short of Biden's request for nearly $106 billion that would also back Ukraine as it fights Russia, along with US efforts to counter China and address security at the b…
6 minutes read
Americo
@Americo -
over 4 years ago
The Coronavirus Is Changing How Activists Fight
Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty ImagesWhen many people think about activism, they’re likely envisioning its most visible component: People emerging from the comfort of their homes to physically gather together and make their voices heard.Those protests a...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
over 3 years ago
How Mark Lakatos’s ‘Adult Content’ Fashion Became A Political Statement In Hungary
What can one T-shirt do? In Hungary, it has become a statement to reckon with.
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Manley
@Manley -
almost 5 years ago
Animal charity says Biosecurity Queensland urged it to stop feeding starved horses
Biosecurity Queensland denies telling animal charity to stop feeding starved horsesBiosecurity Queensland has rejected an animal rescue charity's claim that one of its officers tried to prevent the feeding of eight malnourished horses on a Darling Downs property.Australia...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
19 days ago
Bill Maher's awesome pushback against anti-Israel star Chappell Roan
Unless you’re a Gen Z-er (or Gen adjacent), you’ve probably never heard of Chappell Roan. However, younger people know who she is and may be swayed by her sexual values (sordid, demeaning, and degrading) or her support for the so-called &...
6 minutes read
Myles
@Myles -
over 4 years ago
Madam C.J. Walker Mini Series Overlooks The Mark She Made Through Generosity
This show imagines Walker’s struggles and successes in a dramatic reinterpretation of the historical record.The Netflix series “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” brings to life part of a fascinating rags-to-riches tale I’ve been researching for the pas...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
about 1 year ago
15 Things to Start Doing By the Time You’re 30
First off, nothing magical happens when you turn 30. That sounds dumb, but it’s worth mentioning. The word thirties hangs over most of us like a solemn marker of adulthood, as if you’ll wake up on your 30th birthday with wizened eyes and a headful of sage wis…
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Felicita
@Felicita -
about 2 years ago
The World Has Reached Peak Attenborough
The British documentarian is a national treasure. But soaring strings and stunning drone shots feel frozen in an earlier era of climate activism.
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Ryleigh
@Ryleigh -
about 3 years ago
US Supreme Court Gets Set To Address Abortion, Guns and Religion
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It first appeared at The Conversation. The Supreme Court begins its annual term on Oct. 4, 2021, with a packed agenda…
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
7 months ago
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Ramy Youssef: More Feelings’ On HBO Finds A Comedian No Longer Willing To ...
“I know Biden is going to call me."
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George
@George -
about 2 years ago
Billie Jean King Says Serena Has A Special ‘Magic’ That Makes Her The Best Of All Time
Billie Jean King thinks Serena's serve was the 'best ever' but that there is so much more that makes her a legend.
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Elliott
@Elliott -
over 3 years ago
Most TV completely ignores women’s sports, a 30-year study finds
In a paper summarizing 30 years of sports coverage on televised news and highlights shows, researchers began by quoting a short segment dedicated to a WNBA game between the L.A. Sparks and the Atlanta Dream. The broadcast was unusual, authors Cheryl Cooky, La…
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Meggie
@Meggie -
about 5 years ago
Girl, 17, who was cat-called and had her bum slapped by strangers says she felt 'helpless and upset'
Girl, 17, who was cat-called and had her bum slapped by strangers says she felt 'helpless and upset'A 17-year-old has revealed she felt 'helpless and upset' after experiencing what she described as 'street harassment' by a group of lads - and urged other women to speak ou...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
about 1 month ago
People don’t like a ‘white saviour’, but does it affect how they donate to charity?
White people that sweep into developing countries to “save” people of colour are widely derided, including by donors. Does this translate to less charity donations?
6 minutes read
Adelia
@Adelia -
about 4 years ago
UNICEF USA BrandVoice: The “Kids Helping Kids” Tradition Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF Goes Virtual
The COVID-19 pandemic means Halloween is looking different this year. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is going virtual so kids can still make the world a better place.
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Casper
@Casper -
over 4 years ago
Coolest Charity in the World: Ten Years After & Greenpeace
By The CS Team[Editor’s Note: Woodstock inspired millions to find ways to help and serve their local communities — as well as the larger global scene. Larry Lieberman is head of CoolestCharity.org, a group that aggregates and shares information about charities inspired by...continued
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