Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Elaina
@Elaina -
over 3 years ago
No Substitutions
In the last several years, the proliferation of specialized ministries and parachurch organizations has been astounding. Today there’s a separate ministry for every biblical viewpoint, theological perspective, or practical interest, not to mention all the pse…
4 minutes read
Marlon
@Marlon -
over 3 years ago
As a surfer, I’m compelled to fight plastic pollution and protect our oceans – if you like beache...
None of us can thrive if the ocean doesn’t thrive, so join in the UK biggest beach clean-up and tackle plastic pollution in our parks, beaches and waterways
4 minutes read
Alan
@Alan -
over 3 years ago
How This Black Teen’s Poetry Contest Is Rallying Young People Across The U.S. To Use Their Voices...
Harnessing the power of creative expression, 14-year-old Isabella Hanson created the "I Matter" national poetry competition in 2020 to give a vehicle to young voices wanting to amplify awareness about racial injustices and civil unrest in the U.S.
4 minutes read
Cynthia
@Cynthia -
almost 3 years ago
Mother-of-eight is found chained by the neck and unable to speak in a freezing shed in China
The woman, identified only as 'Little Plum Blossom' was found in the wooden shack on the outskirts of Xuzhou city wearing thin clothing in the middle of winter and a metal brace around her neck.
4 minutes read
Elaina
@Elaina -
over 2 years ago
Marco Rubio gets walloped for 'trolling' in response to Supreme Court abortion leak
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is tying anti-transgender rhetoric to efforts to ban abortions, according to new legislation he’s filed and a recent tweet.This week, a leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion indicated that the high court will likely overt…
3 minutes read
Jaydon
@Jaydon -
over 2 years ago
Six new Jan. 6 committee subpoenas issued for Trump allies
Six allies of former President Donald Trump were subpoenaed on Tuesday just hours before the State of the Union address. Reuters reported that the six are Cleta Mitchell, Christina Bobb, Kurt Olsen, Katherine Friess, Phillip Kline and Kenneth Chesebro."The Se…
4 minutes read
Angus
@Angus -
about 4 years ago
Colin Kaepernick is named to the University of Nevada's Hall of Fame class of 2020
NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick has been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame at his alma mater, the University of Nevada in Reno. The induction has been delayed due to COVID-19.
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Juliet
@Juliet -
over 3 years ago
Funeral for Councillor Anthony Flynn to take place on Tuesday
Councillor Anthony Flynn’s unwavering activism will be remembered throughout Ireland, one of the tributes to him says as details of the tragic Dublin man’s funeral were released.
4 minutes read
George
@George -
almost 4 years ago
UK professor who received OBE refuses to bend the knee after 600 academics sign letter denouncing...
A philosophy professor who was honoured by the British government for her advocacy for academic freedom has scoffed at her critics after being targeted by an open letter accusing her of transphobia. Read Full Article at RT.com
3 minutes read
Rowan
@Rowan -
over 4 years ago
A trolley of shopping for $25 on offer in Logan
Coronavirus pandemic puts generosity on show as providers offer discount and free groceriesUpdatedFormer casual dental assistant Mia Lam used to volunteer at Lighthouse Care, a discount grocery store in Logan, south of Brisbane.Key points: Lighthouse Care in Logan sells g...continued
3 minutes read
Zetta
@Zetta -
6 months ago
Fireworks! Colour! Brutalism! The 2024 London Festival of Architecture is here
The 2024 London Festival of Architecture kicks off, the 20th-anniversary edition signalling a month-long celebration of the capital’s built environment and beyond
3 minutes read
Bart
@Bart -
9 months ago
Olivia Rodrigo pledges tour funds to support reproductive rights before heading to key abortion b...
America's National Network of Abortion Funds has welcomed support from Grammy-winner Olivia Rodrigo, saying supporting abortion funds "has never been more critical".
3 minutes read
Rose
@Rose -
over 4 years ago
Rashford back to the day job after activism during pandemic
He used his profile to help raise $25 million for charity, shame the British government over its policy for school lunches, and become one of the most popular and admired people in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.As an activist, Marcus Rashford achieved so man...continued
4 minutes read
Oren
@Oren -
over 3 years ago
Bezos space flight relaunches gripes about Amazon and wealth gap
Unions, some politicians and others ripped him for what they called unfair Amazon business practices and as one extreme of the wealth gap in general.
3 minutes read
Giovanni
@Giovanni -
about 4 years ago
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Have Signed A Huge Deal With Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can let out a huge sigh of relief today. Because no longer do they have to stress about awkwardly changing the subject when one of their new neighbors asks, “So what is it that you do for work?” For a long time, Harry and Meghan have been – ...continued
4 minutes read
Casper
@Casper -
10 months ago
Ideas for a new world
The cover of The BMJ’s Christmas print issue this year (fig 1) shows a respiratory medicine consultant who obtained an MBBS from Barbie Land’s prestigious Handler University and then a doctoral dissertation on the causes of lung cancer in young adults. Dr Bar…
3 minutes read
Angus
@Angus -
6 months ago
5/30/24: Tenant Power Happy Hour & Fundraiser at El Rio - $20
Join us to celebrate this next era in our organizing work and hear more about all of the incredible victories we have won in the past year. This May marks one year since we became our very own 501c3. We are so proud of the ... The post Tenant Power Happy Hour…
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Rose
@Rose -
over 4 years ago
Jack Dorsey is giving millions to Colin Kaepernick’s criminal justice group
The police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis, has shaken the country — including Silicon Valley. Tech billionaires are putting millions into criminal justice efforts as protests of police brutality and racial injustice have spread across the US....continued
3 minutes read
Joe
@Joe -
over 3 years ago
Before becoming a queer icon, Holland Taylor was hiding in plain sight for 50 years
It's time to recognize her as one of the greatest living queer actors.
3 minutes read
Allene
@Allene -
3 months ago
Britain's new era: our Autumn 2024 edition asks, what now?
Our latest issue explores the deep trends underlying British institutions and culture, including the rise of ultra-disciplined schools, how to fix the "toxic" culture in the NHS, and whether the right to seek asylum can be restored
4 minutes read
Erik
@Erik -
about 5 years ago
Bassnectar to spearhead food drive for Flint, Michigan at Freakstyle 2019
Bassnectar to spearhead food drive for Flint, Michigan at Freakstyle 2019Few DJs are known to be as politically and socially active as Lorin Ashton, aka Bassnectar, but that doesn’t make it any less refreshing to see one of bass music’s finest putting his money where his ...continued
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Abbie
@Abbie -
over 4 years ago
BREAKING: Larry Kramer, playwright and outspoken AIDS activist, dead at 84
Larry Kramer, author, playwright and activist, has died at age 84.Kramer died Wednesday morning in his Manhattan home of pneumonia according to his husband David Webster. He’d struggled with various illness, including HIV, through most of his later years. Throughout his l...continued
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Eleanora
@Eleanora -
over 3 years ago
The best TV shows and movies to watch on Neon right now
Love stories abound, while a documentary series details celebrities' passions - secret and not so secret.
3 minutes read
Iva
@Iva -
over 3 years ago
How Princess Eugenie Supported Harry and Meghan After Their Royal Exit
Over the last year, the princess has offered support for their personal lives, and now she’s signing on to 40X40, a new Archewell mentorship program.
3 minutes read
Felicita
@Felicita -
9 months ago
'This should end the matter': Experts say Fani Willis team's response resolves allegations
The prosecutor handling Donald Trump's criminal case in Georgia has been accused of a number of improprieties, but legal experts say some of those may have been cleared up with responses from the prosecutors themselves.Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis is …
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