Charity and activism

Anything to do with Charity and activism

Bobby @Bobby - about 3 years ago

CBS Faces Backlash for Turning Activism into a Reality TV Competition

The announcement of CBS’ new show, The Activist, was met with sharp critique and a whole lot of head-scratching. In case you weren’t yet convinced whether we’re truly entering the end of days, the premise of an incoming five-part series from CBS should just a…

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Maureen @Maureen - almost 4 years ago

Can Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Make History?

If you speak with people who have long known Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff—the Democratic candidates hoping to flip Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats in tightly contested runoff elections on January 5—you will hear them use words like “destiny” and “p…

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 5 years ago

Fall in proportion of richest people donating more than 1 per cent of their wealth

There has been a drop in the number of the UK's richest people who gave more than 1 per cent of their wealth to charity in the past year, according to The Sunday Times Giving List 2019. The list, published yesterday, revealed the total amount given to charity by the 1,000...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - about 1 year ago

Live Aid Stage Musical to Feature Songs by Queen, Elton John, Bob Dylan, and More

Premiering next year, the musical is "based on actual testimony" from the legendary 1985 concert. Live Aid Stage Musical to Feature Songs by Queen, Elton John, Bob Dylan, and More Jo Vito

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 3 years ago

Breastfeeding guide to axe the word 'womanly' from title in an attempt to appease transgender groups

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding has become a trusted guide for many new mums since it was first published by campaigners La Leche League (LLL) in 1958.

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Giovanni @Giovanni - 5 months ago

That Haunting King Charles Portrait Was Vandalized

Remember that haunting red portrait of King Charles? It was the target of some ‘Wallace and Gromit’–themed activism on Tuesday.

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Webster @Webster - almost 5 years ago

6 (Truly Fun) Ways To Tap Into The Energy Of The Aquarius New Moon

How To Harness The Moon In AquariusNo person is an island, and the Aquarius new moon reminds us of our need to share energy beyond checking our phones in the buzz of a local coffee shop. Where in your life could you collaborate or find more fulfillment in the company of o...continued

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Assunta @Assunta - 3 months ago

'Five alarm fire for GOP': MAGA ally worries new Texas poll 'too close for Trump and Cruz'

A new poll shows both Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) could be in danger of losing in Texas, much to the shock of political observers. The survey conducted by the University of Houston found Trump leading vice president Kamala Harris 49.5 percent to 44…

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Immanuel @Immanuel - almost 3 years ago

Who Cares About Human Rights?

The NBA has Enes Kanter Freedom where it wants him—out of sight, out of mind, like the Uyghurs themselves.

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Felicita @Felicita - over 4 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg just got called out by more than 70 employees of his philanthropic initiative who...

More than 70 employees of Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropy, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, signed a letter demanding major changes at the organization in an effort to tackle systemic racism, Recode reported Thursday.The changes include putting more Black people in leadersh...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - 6 months ago

5/28/24: 2nd Annual Co-op Job Fair Bay Area by NoBAWC (Oakland) - FREE

watch our video here. RSVP as a job seeker or as an employer — or a community group that wants to table — at nobawc.org/fair. You don’t need an RSVP or an eventbrite ticket to enter — this event is free to the public for all parties! that’s ... The post 2nd A…

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Oren @Oren - about 5 years ago

The Fall & Rise of Josef Korbel - Chapter 4

The Fall & Rise of Josef KorbelRelease from the Communist hard labor camps in 1959 was not the end of Josef Korbel’s story. In fact, life somehow got even more difficult after his return - disconnected from his family, suffering from radiation-related sickness & c...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - 6 months ago

Harry and Meghan’s Charity Declared ‘Delinquent’ in California, Must Stop Spending and Fundraisin...

A charity set up by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, has been declared “delinquent” in the state of California and must stop raising or spending money with immediate effect. The post Harry and Meghan’s Charity Declared ‘Delinquent’ in California, Mus…

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Zackery @Zackery - 5 months ago

Vivienne Westwood's clothes and jewels headed for auction

(marketscreener.com) Dresses, suits, shoes and jewellery from the personal collection of late British designer Vivienne Westwood will go under the hammer this month is an auction aimed at raising funds for charity. More than 200 lots are being offered by Chr…

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Roger @Roger - over 3 years ago

$1.3M worth of BTC donated to Bitcoin-hodling charity in less than 3 weeks

The Bitcoin Water Trust has already received more than $1.3 million worth of BTC donations despite launching just three weeks ago.

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Giovanni @Giovanni - over 2 years ago

The Endless Shame of Guantanamo Bay

Thomas Wilner is like any other semiretired person living amid the palm trees in Florida. A lawyer at the giant firm Shearman & Sterling, he returns to Washington, D.C., once a month for a few days to visit the office. But he no longer works any big internati…

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 4 years ago

Pro-Trump conspiracy theorists are infiltrating child trafficking activism — and undermining it: ...

On Wednesday, The New York Times reported that QAnon believers are hijacking a national movement to fight child trafficking — and causing chaos among people trying to protect victims.“Like any movement, QAnon needs to win over new members. And its most recent growth strat...continued

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Joe @Joe - almost 5 years ago

Bonnie Wright Raves About ‘Amazing’ Cast of ‘Harry Potter’

Better together! Bonnie Wright had nothing but praise when speaking about her former Harry Potter castmates. The English actress noted how she and her costar Evanna Lynch, in particular, have inspired each other through their shared interest of activism.“[We like] just su...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 4 years ago

Social Sovereigns: Brittany Packnett Cunningham Is A Powerful Voice For All Black Lives

Social Sovereigns: Women Who Enhance The World With Impactful ImpressionsCoronavirus has taken over the news cycle, but we’d be absolutely remiss if we didn’t remind you that March’s shine should go to some worthy women brightening up our newsfeeds.Here at BOSSIP we’re al...continued

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Elliott @Elliott - over 4 years ago

Indigo Girls Documentary Slated for Early 2021 Release

Folk rock musicians the Indigo Girls are getting the first documentary film of their 30-plus year career thanks to director Alexandria Bombach and Multitude Films.The film doesn’t have a specific release date or title, and Bombach said in a statement it will be completed ...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - 7 months ago

Cyndi Lauper hailed as a pioneering activist for queer people in a new documentary

Clad in vintage clothing and tulle and a shock of red hair shaved on one side long before it was popular, Cyndi Lauper slammed into the ’80s music scene like a sprightly meteor. Her soaring, fearless vocals led her to a number-one hit with “Time After Time” a…