Charity and activism

Anything to do with Charity and activism

Giles @Giles - about 3 years ago

Republican congressional candidate suing Candace Owens for defamation...

Kimberly Klacik, a former Maryland congressional candidate, is suing conservative commentator Candace Owens for $20 million in damages over an Instagram video Owens made in June.

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Juliet @Juliet - over 2 years ago

Concert raises money for Newton Food Pantry, Community Freedge

A cacophony of violin strums and piano keys echoed in the halls of Newton’s Allen House April 30 in a Music for Food event to benefit the Newton Food Pantry and Community Freedge.

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 3 years ago

BLM transferred millions to Canadian charity to buy mansion formerly owned by Communist Party: re...

Black Lives Matter (BLM) moved millions of dollars to a charity in Canada run by the wife of co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors to purchase a mansion that used...

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Colin @Colin - almost 4 years ago

‘Gender-critical’ academic accepts OBE with lengthy diatribe branding Stonewall a ‘threat to free...

Kathleen Stock, a University of Sussex professor made an OBE in the New Year Honour list, has branded Stonewall a "threat to free speech".

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Rex @Rex - over 1 year ago

Boston did not discriminate against Satanic Temple, federal judge rules

Dispute centers on city councilors' refusal to extend an invitation to the Temple to give the opening prayer before a meeting.

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Jerrold @Jerrold - 5 months ago

A voice cries out under the crescent moon...

EFF needs your help to defend privacy and free speech online. Learn why you're crucial to the fight in this edition of campfire tales from our friends, The Encryptids. These cunning critters have come out of hiding to help us celebrate EFF’s summer membership…

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Alexie @Alexie - over 3 years ago

Jeff Bezos thanked every Amazon employee and customer ‘because you guys paid for all of this,’ pr...

The world’s richest man wanted to say thanks to the people who made his brief trip into space Tuesday possible.But for some, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' expression of gratitude went over like a lead rocket.

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Bobby @Bobby - about 3 years ago

7 fashion moments you won’t want to miss at Dazed Live

From a styling masterclass with Ibrahim Kamara and Gareth Wrighton, to making your own t-shirt with Conner Ives, these are the hottest fashion events on the line-up

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Jerrold @Jerrold - about 4 years ago

Parkland parents create AI video of slain son to spur voters

Parkland parents create AI video of slain son to spur votersFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Wearing his signature hoodie and beanie, an earbud casually hanging from one ear, passionate Parkland teen Joaquin Oliver urges his peers to vote for lawmakers who will end gun violen...continued

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Bobby @Bobby - almost 3 years ago

Choosing between 'bad and worse': a migrant's dilemma after Channel tragedy - Reuters

For the past month, Mahdi, 31, has been holed up in a makeshift camp in northern France, waiting for his place in a dinghy run by people smugglers to reach Britain. The drowning of 27 migrants like him in the Channel has not curbed his resolve.

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Devin @Devin - 7 months ago

Brexit downgraded UK to ‘middle power’ status – ex-foreign secretary

Britain’s exit from the EU has relegated the country to one of many “middle powers” in the world, a former UK foreign secretary has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Hank @Hank - almost 4 years ago

Fonts for a cause: SoliType gives you designer letters to support meals in the Balkans

Your next design project or album cover can pick up trendy letters from independent designers - all while helping get meals to those in need. The post Fonts for a cause: SoliType gives you designer letters to support meals in the Balkans appeared first on CDM…

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 2 years ago

The Insurrectionist in the Flower Shop

Jenny Cudd might regret storming the Capitol. But she’s still pushing election conspiracies.

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Casper @Casper - about 3 years ago

Dazed Live: Sign up for your chance to attend

Pa Salieu, Bree Runway and Enny join a packed weekend programme featuring over 50 events happening at Dazed's HQ at 180 The Strand

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Kristina @Kristina - 3 months ago

First Look Teaser for Time Capsule Doc Film 'One To One: John & Yoko'

John & Yoko in NYC! Mercury Studios has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a compelling documentary film titled One To One: John & Yoko, which is premiering now at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. The doc is a time capsule that takes us back to the year o…

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Bobby @Bobby - about 3 years ago

Meet the Winners of the Inaugural No Malice Film Contest

An article detailing each of the winners of the inaugural No Malice Film Contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and the Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation

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Garnet @Garnet - about 1 year ago

Archives of Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International donated to University College Cork

The extensive archives of Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International have been donated to University College Cork (UCC).

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Nelson @Nelson - over 4 years ago

The Vandal’s Future Craft-Focused Dinner Series, SEATED

Described as a “charity dinner for the environment,” SEATED—a communal supper series held at Pittsburgh restaurant The Vandal (in collaboration with small-batch ceramics maker Bombabird and local shop Oatmeal)—will aim to be as eco-friendly as possible, while championing ...continued

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Rowan @Rowan - about 2 years ago

Who is Yvon Chouinard? The Patagonia founder who gave away his company to trust fighting climate ...

The billionaire founder began his career as a blacksmith before he launched the outdoor clothing company

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Marie @Marie - almost 5 years ago

Youth activism for health: taking the future into their own hands

Youth activism for health: taking the future into their own handsIn September 2019, Greta Thunberg, a 16 year old Swedish schoolgirl and activist, took to the stage at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York to tell the world’s leaders that they were failing ...continued

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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 2 years ago

Mike Pence calls for nationwide abortion ban following Roe’s downfall

For decades, former Vice President Mike Pence — known for his severe Christian fundamentalist views — has been calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. And on Friday, June 24, 2022, Pence got his wish when the High Court struck down Roe wit…

Yes exactly say progressives after mike pence warns democrats will make rich poorer and poor more comfortable

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Kristina @Kristina - about 3 years ago

How William and Harry’s Daughters Honor the Late Princess Diana

Always in their memory. Prince William and Prince Harry have continued to honor their late mother, Princess Diana, since her death on August 31, 1997. The Princess of Wales left behind a remarkable legacy after she died in a Paris car crash, which occurred af…

Everything to know about princess diana statue unveiling 4

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Minnie @Minnie - over 3 years ago

Shelter illuminates the unvarnished truth behind Britain’s housing crisis

Housing charity Shelter has launched ‘Fight for Home’, a new rallying cry devised by Who Wot Why that abandons generic charity advertising tropes to communicate the unvarnished truth behind a national housing shortage. The hard-hitting message dovetails with …

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Rex @Rex - over 4 years ago

‘Knight Rider’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ Producer Joel Rogosin Dies of Coronavirus at MPTF Nursing Facility

The Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) announced on Wednesday that television producer Joel Rogosin, died Tuesday from coronavirus at the organization’s nursing facility in Woodland Hills. Rogosin was 87 years old.Rogosin is the fifth person to die from COVID-19 co...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 4 years ago

J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking Out on Sex and Gender Issues

Warning: This piece contains inappropriate language for children.This isn’t an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it’s time to explain myself on an issue surrounded by toxicity. I write this without any desire to add to that toxici...continued

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