Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Alvah
@Alvah -
about 5 years ago
Chad Stokes gives politics, activism a beat
Chad Stokes gives politics, activism a beatMany of the songs on Chad Stokes new album, “Chadwick Stokes & the Pintos,” came together before the last presidential election. That can be hard to believe considering the political tone of the record.A dreamy dub wash of a ...continued
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Mariano
@Mariano -
about 4 years ago
Britons must learn one thing from the US election – every vote counts
Integral to Joe Biden’s win were votes from young people and underrepresented communities. Citizens, no matter how marginalised, have the power to shape politics
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Rowan
@Rowan -
almost 4 years ago
Kroger cuts funding to militia group Indiana Oath Keepers which is accused of storming the Capitol
Kroger has cut ties with the extremist group Indiana Oath Keepers after three members of the national organization have been arrested in connection to the Capitol riots.
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Garnet
@Garnet -
over 4 years ago
Finance Capitalism vs Industrial Capitalism: How Financial Parasites and Debt Bondage Are Destroy...
Yves here. Michael Hudson explains how the Covid-19 rescue programs are further entrenching the position of rentiers. He also takes up the the theme of financial versus industrial capitalism, which was the central theme of his important paper From Marx to Goldman Sachs.Pr...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
over 4 years ago
Black Lives Matter and the trap of performative activism
Once again, we are grieving the senseless killing of an African American man at the hands of the state. Only this time, because the events causing his death were captured on video and broadcast on social media, George Floyd has ruptured the silence surrounding racism, not...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
about 2 years ago
Dem governor jeered for discussing civility at Kansas State Fair
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and her challenger, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, showed up for two different debates Saturday morning at the Kansas State Fair. The 90-minute exchange was an opportunity for Kelly to lean into her four-year record as governor. A …
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Liliane
@Liliane -
about 2 years ago
Dallas Black Chamber amplifies support Black businesses and nonprofits - The Dallas Morning News
Wednesday's leadership summit also included an appearance by Opal Lee, the grandmother of the Juneteenth holiday, and a keynote by Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt.../cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/27KTNZLNM5HKDDJI6RX7H45YII.jpg)
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Joe
@Joe -
over 4 years ago
Jack Dorsey Pledges $1 Billion To Fight COVID-19: A Number Of Other CEOs Have Stepped Up By Takin...
Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg © 2017 Bloomberg Finance LPWith rising wealth inequality over the last decade, we’ve seen imperial corporate CEOs act in a self-serving manner. They’ve focused on enriching themselves without much concern for their employees and stake...continued
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Elvie
@Elvie -
over 3 years ago
The Best Thing Most Americans Can Do to Make U.S. Better
Some think tank or polling organization should ask 1,000 Americans: What is the best thing most Americans can do to make the country better? Presumably, those...
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Allene
@Allene -
over 3 years ago
For the Love of Humanity: How to Get Started on Your Philanthropy Journey
The desire to help others is one many of us share, but it can be tricky to do it well and to do it thoughtfully. In a world of white saviorism and...
5 minutes read
Ariel
@Ariel -
about 4 years ago
Three Pillars for Social Impact Relevancy
The marketing playbook for social impact has long been about engaging with the brand’s community by pushing out a TV ad or a few online messages about a trending cause and strategically fading back into business as usual. Such short-lived efforts have been about engenderi...continued
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Zackery
@Zackery -
over 4 years ago
Kenny Young - musician and environmentalist
Kenny Young was a truly gifted songwriter, musician and producer, who in the 1960s co-wrote a song, Under the Boardwalk, that became so famous and successful, he could have taken life easy and never worked again.Instead, after a great music career, he turned his focus to ...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
over 5 years ago
Corporations’ Social Crusades Often Leave Out Workers
Allstate's CEO Argues Companies Need to Treat Workers Better“Milton Friedman says businesses should only make money, and I just disagree with that,” said Tom Wilson, the chairman of the United States Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of Allstate, on the same panel. “You’ve ...continued
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Izaiah
@Izaiah -
25 days ago
Microsoft Fires 2 Employees Over Gaza Vigil
Microsoft fired two of its employees hours after they held a vigil outside the tech giant's Redmond, Washington campus in honor of the Palestinians who have been killed in Israel's year-long assault on Gaza. The vigil was "unauthorized," according to reporti…
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Ericka
@Ericka -
over 2 years ago
All three Michigan GOP AG candidates attack landmark ruling that prevented the banning of contrac...
All three Republican candidates for attorney general in Michigan have now criticized the landmark Supreme Court ruling that barred government bans on contraceptives.The Detroit Free Press reports that the candidates -- former State House Speaker Tom Leonard, …
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Myles
@Myles -
2 months ago
Why do US Jews vote Democrat? Here are six theories
It stands to reason, however, that Jews will give undue weight to considerations related to Israel.
4 minutes read
Emmie
@Emmie -
8 months ago
Simon Harris Set to Be Youngest Ever Leader of Ireland After Taking Over as Fine Gael Head
Simon Harris is the new leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael political party and is poised to become the next Taoiseach (Prime Minister).
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Bart
@Bart -
over 2 years ago
‘These stories change how people think’: actor Ruth Madeley on disability, activism and sex scenes
A brilliant new BBC drama about disability activism in the 90s is a game-changer but, as its star Ruth Madeley reveals, the fight is far from overRuth Madeley hadn’t intended to cause a commotion in the quiet carriage. She was taking the train to a script rea…
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Zetta
@Zetta -
about 3 years ago
⚡ TV Legend Ed Asner Dead At 91
During his career, Asner won seven Emmys and five Golden Globes and served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild.
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Webster
@Webster -
8 months ago
Human rights activists charged over alleged kidnapping and assault of a man in Melbourne
The pair charged over an alleged kidnapping and assault of a man in Melbourne last month have been named as Laura Allam and Mohammad Sharab after a suppression order was partially lifted.
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Colin
@Colin -
over 4 years ago
Democrats must stop pretending get-out-the-vote is charity
The biggest April Fool's prank regarding the upcoming Census, which launches on April 1, is played by those who pretend that get-out-the-vote campaigns are charity.The 2020 census count starts next month, and Democrats and professional activists who came out en masse to d...continued
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Wilmer
@Wilmer -
over 1 year ago
Charities lament unfulfilled promise four years on from vow to ‘fix social care’
On July 24 2019, in his first speech as PM, Boris Johnson said the Conservatives would ‘fix the crisis in social care once and for all’.
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
over 2 years ago
Prince Harry angers animal rights groups by attending rodeo despite Meghan's activism
Harry was pictured attending the Stockyards Rodeo event in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, a move which the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - better known as PETA - described as "extremely disappointing"
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Jany
@Jany -
about 2 years ago
A moment that changed me: I thought I’d find paradise in Canada – instead I got a drunk who calle...
After two years as a queer Syrian refugee in Lebanon, I was happy to escape the homophobia of the Middle East. But I hadn’t reckoned on the racism of the westThe guard’s name was Michael, which in Lebanese Arabic is pronounced Michelle. He stopped our car at …
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Angus
@Angus -
almost 5 years ago
United Nations Honors Cyndi Lauper’s LGBTQ Activism
United Nations Honors Cyndi Lauper’s LGBTQ ActivismKesha helped present Lauper with the honor, while Cher sent a video message congratulating her friend for the award.The United Nations has presented LGBTQ ally Cyndi Lauper with its first-ever High Note Global Prize.The h...continued
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