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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla: A coalition of human rights advocates has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, as they prepare to set sail ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/activists_prepare_to_set_sail_on_a_new_gaza_freedom_flotilla
Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
Greta Thunberg: Activist arrested at Hague climate protest: The activist was placed on a bus with fellow detainees and driven away from a protest at The Hague.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68749936
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Anti-slavery campaigner returns OBE over government's Rwanda scheme: Dr Aidan McQuade wrote to the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and returned the honour by post.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68848832
“Is it not the limit? First, they put 5 cases, then the NSA, then 3 more, then the Gangster Act, and then the Arms Act"
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‘It Is Only Because Of God's Mercy That I Could Come Out [Of Jail]. This Is Injustice & An Atrocity’
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"Threatens to derail completely": young parties are appalled by the new climate protection law
fr.de/politik/bitter-jungparteien-gruene-spd-kritisieren-reform-des-klimaschutzgesetzes-klima-zr-93015583.html
Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...
commondreams.org/news/gaza-protests-worldwide
“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/stop_killing_palestinian_children_activists_disrupt_pentagon_chief_lloyd_austin_hearing
’30 Rock’ actor says his ‘heart goes out’ to students after visit canceled over ‘lifestyle’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4606154-30-rock-actor-school-pennsylvania/
Morocco Sentences Activist to 5 Years for Criticizing Normalization Deal with Israel
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/headlines/morocco_sentences_activist_to_5_years_for_criticizing_normalization_deal_with_israel
FBI questioned AfD politician Krah about payments from sources close to the Kremlin
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/fbi-befragte-afd-politiker-krah-zu-zahlungen-aus-kremlnahen-quellen-19659425.html
How a Black conservative activist arranged Donald Trump's stop at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A
apnews.com/article/trump-chick-fil-a-black-voters-d981e8edac067fa8912cc56c92d8b9ab
Leonardo DiCaprio urges fans to oppose mining near the Okefenokee : Actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio came out against a controversial mining project near the ...
ajc.com/news/business/leonardo-dicaprio-urges-fans-to-help-save-okefenokee-from-proposed-mine/CDVW36FSLBF3VEZKBZJGG5GHWY/
Coordinated Demonstrations Across the U.S. and the World Disrupt Travel, Weapons Industry
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/coordinated_demonstrations_across_the_us_and_the_world_disrupt_travel_weapons_industry
Faith Ringgold, whose art made quilts a potent canvas, dies at 93: Ringgold, the pioneering artist and author best known for narrative quilts that interwove art ...
cnn.com/2024/04/14/style/faith-ringgold-death-tar-beach-quilts/
As Arizona Reinstates 1864 Abortion Ban, Doctors & Organizers Fight Back to Preserve Access
democracynow.org/2024/4/11/arizona_1864_abortion_ban
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference: Police in the German capital, Berlin, have stopped an event expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ...
dw.com/en/german-police-shut-down-pro-palestinian-conference/a-68810306
Fridays for Future in Berlin: “I think it’s good as long as they don’t stick to the streets”
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/fridays-for-future-ich-finde-es-gut-solange-sie-nicht-auf-der-strasse-kleben-li.2207472
‘My soul mate’: Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who has died aged 53: Harry Potter star described wife, who founded dwarfism charity Little People UK ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/18/samantha-davis-campaigner-wife-warwick-davis-dies-aged-53
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
Confetti instead of glue: Last Generation disrupts Andreas Gabalier's performance in Ischgl
spiegel.de/panorama/letzte-generation-aktivisten-stoeren-andreas-gabalier-auftritt-in-ischgl-mit-konfetti-a-0409766a-75ac-4fb1-8197-79739dacca88
Abortion rights advocates are on a ballot initiative winning streak. 2024 could change that
cnn.com/2024/04/06/politics/abortion-rights-ballot-initiatives-2024/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
"Mensch Merz": Not colorful, not diverse, not a hint of patchwork: A documentary on ZDF portrays the CDU leader and his attempt to become a candidate for ...
zeit.de/kultur/film/2024-04/friedrich-merz-mensch-merz-zdf-doku-cdu-kanzleramt
US Supreme Court rejects Black Lives Matter activist's appeal over protest incident
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-rejects-black-lives-matter-activists-appeal-over-protest-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
“No Business as Usual While Gaza Is Destroyed”: Activists Blockade Lockheed Martin Facility in NorCal
democracynow.org/2024/4/5/headlines/no_business_as_usual_while_gaza_is_destroyed_activists_blockade_lockheed_martin_facility_in_norcal
Cornel West Taps Black Lives Matter Activist Melina Abdullah to Be Running Mate: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has tapped Melina Abdullah to be ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/11/headlines/cornel_west_taps_black_lives_matter_activist_melina_abdullah_to_be_running_mate
CDU vice-chair: Silvia Breher remains without competition after all: The member of the Bundestag from Lindern can hope to be nominated and re-elected as party ...
om-online.de/politik/cdu-vizevorsitz-silvia-breher-bleibt-doch-ohne-konkurrenz-458611
Three questions for the future: Climate, defense, democracy
taz.de/Klima-Verteidigung-Demokratie/!6004315/
Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in NYC: In the video that went online, Hadad is seen arguing with protesters and then ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797910
Social activist Kiran Verma buys schoolbag for daughter of Uber driver, melts hearts online
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/social-activist-kiran-verma-buys-schoolbag-daughter-uber-driver-melts-hearts-online-9253415/
Knife attack in Sydney: How an innocent man was declared the perpetrator on social media
spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/messerattacke-in-sydney-wie-ein-unschuldiger-in-sozialen-medien-zum-taeter-erklaert-wurde-a-2513993c-1acc-4794-89a7-baa59b2006e2
Senate discovers “fake invoices”: What this means for the Berlin budget: The Berlin Senate has to save less than planned. The reason: money was found that was ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/berliner-haushalt-senat-entdeckte-jetzt-fake-rechnungen-li.2206047
'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist: Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott ...
npr.org/2024/04/09/1241598862/-hazel-scott-jazz-unsung-artist-activist
Russian Court Sentences Pussy Riot Activist Pyotr Verzilov to 8 Years in Absentia
democracynow.org/2024/4/4/headlines/russian_court_sentences_pussy_riot_activist_pyotr_verzilov_to_8_years_in_absentia
Truck runs over teen activist taking part in rally for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/truck-runs-over-teen-activist-taking-part-in-rally-for-chhatrapati-sambhaji-maharaj-9259003/
Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it expires: Senate votes to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-renews-fisa-section-702-spying-privacy-rcna148394
Disney Has Enough Votes to Defeat Activist Investor Nelson Peltz: Disney won enough votes for its board candidates to successfully defeat Nelson Peltz's ...
variety.com/2024/biz/news/disney-votes-defeat-nelson-peltz-board-proxy-fight-report-1235958908/
F.A.Z. Showdown: Escalation in the Middle East: How hard will Iran hit back?: Criticism of the Israeli army's actions in Gaza is growing. We discuss the ...
faz.net/podcasts/f-a-z-podcast-machtprobe/eskalation-in-nahost-wie-hart-wird-iran-zurueckschlagen-19649879.html
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs
Micaela Schäfer and Julian F.M. Stoeckel join the CDU: Micaela Schäfer with Julian F. M. Stoeckel: shrill, but politically conservative and now CDU members.
morgenpost.de/bezirke/charlottenburg-wilmersdorf/article242116760/Micaela-Schaefer-und-Julian-F-M-Stoeckel-treten-in-CDU-ein.html
Edwin Chiloba was smothered to death, pathologist tables report in court: Lack of oxygen due to blockage of mouth and nose killed the fashion model ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001492971/edwin-chiloba-was-smothered-to-death-pathologist-tables-report-in-court
Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1243982287/fbi-agents-housing-costs
'Hello there, I'm Hazel Scott': Jazz's unsung artist-activist: Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott ...
npr.org/2024/04/09/1241598862/-hazel-scott-jazz-unsung-artist-activist
Climate activist on hunger strike: “I’m ready to die”: The engineer Wolfgang Metzeler-Kick. He says, “I hunger for honesty and I am willing to die for the truth ...
morgenpost.de/bezirke/mitte/article242033544/Klima-Aktivist-im-Hungerstreik-Bin-bereit-zu-sterben.html
WhatsApp lowers minimum age in Europe to 13: Social media giant Meta has lowered the minimum age required to use WhatsApp in Europe to 13 from 16 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/tech/whatsapp-minimum-age-europe/
Republicans are rushing to defend IVF. The anti-abortion movement hopes to change their minds
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/anti-abortion-movement-ivf-war-00149766
Bremen: Activists block Mercedes plant - railroad line temporarily closed: A group of climate activists caused a police operation in Bremen on Monday morning ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250918914/Bremen-Aktivisten-blockieren-Mercedes-Werk-Bahnstrecke-zeitweise-gesperrt.html
Why terms like "obese" and "overweight" are being phased out: The success of anti-obesity drugs is driving efforts to frame obesity as a ...
axios.com/2024/04/01/obese-overweight-why-bad-ozempic
2 men charged with distributing drugs that killed transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, prosecutors say
cnn.com/2024/04/02/us/cecilia-gentili-overdose-death-suspects-charges/
Getting stoned at the Brandenburg Gate: "There's something in the air, a very special smell!"
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/-ein-ganz-besonderer-duft----die-bilder-vom-ankiffen-am-brandenburger-tor-34590800.html
'Pignorant' animal rights protesters infiltrate Norfolk abattoir run by Cranswick Country Foods
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-04-03/animal-rights-protesters-invade-pig-processing-factory
Climate activists at lofty heights: Last generation hangs large banner on the Hausmannsturm in Halle
mz.de/lokal/halle-saale/letzte-generation-hangt-grosses-banner-an-die-hausmannsturme-in-halle-3820220
'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new: A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242840734/climate-protest-broadway-extinction-rebellion
Christian Lindner: Climate activists disrupt appearance - Minister has the audience on his side
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article250881314/Christian-Lindner-Klimaaktivisten-stoeren-Auftritt-Minister-hat-das-Publikum-auf-seiner-Seite.html
Biden faces menthol ban lawsuit after missing deadline: The White House has missed its deadline to publish a rule banning menthol cigarettes ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4570448-biden-menthol-ban-lawsuit-deadline/
PAP activists step up presence in opposition wards: The ruling party said its branch chairs have constantly been looking at different ways to connect with ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pap-activists-step-up-presence-in-opposition-wards
Thousands of protesters in Swiss cities demand climate action: Thousands of activists took to the streets in five Swiss cities on Friday as part of the global ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging/thousands-of-protesters-in-swiss-cities-demand-climate-action/76089008
Police 'reviewing letter' about Tory MP Mark Menzies after alleged misuse of funds
standard.co.uk/news/politics/mark-menzies-tory-activist-conservative-scandal-rishi-sunak-b1152509.html
Two detained in Poland suspected of Navalny ally attack in Lithuania: Two suspects were detained in Poland on Friday on suspicion of having attacked Russian ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/two-detained-in-poland-suspected-of-navalny-ally-attack-in-lithuania
Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph: Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/climate/al-gore-climate-activism.html
The O.J. Simpson case forced domestic violence into the spotlight, boosting a movement
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/oj-simpson/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Stuttgart Spring Festival opens at Cannstatter Wasen - Activists disrupt barrel tapping
stimme.de/ueberregional/baden-wuerttemberg/nachrichten/pl/peta-aktivisten-stoeren-eroeffnung-stuttgart-fruehlingsfest-cannstatt-wasen-art-4911985
Quick Glance: Peta disrupts traditional beer tapping at Stuttgart Spring Festival
- During the opening ceremony of the annual Stuttgart Spring Festival, Peta activists caused a disturbance during the traditional beer tapping by Mayor Fuhrmann.
- Despite the interruption by the activists, the beer tapping was successfully completed and the beer mugs were filled.
- The activists advocated for a purely plant-based festival, emphasizing this through their actions, resulting in no legal repercussions.
- The Spring Festival offers a wide range of attractions and culinary delights. Following 1.4 million visitors last year, an estimated one million guests are expected this year.
Blocks in Vienna: Climate activists block commuter routes in early morning traffic - Vienna
meinbezirk.at/wien/c-lokales/klimaaktivisten-blockieren-pendler-strecken-im-fruehverkehr_a6645657
Prince Harry visa row grows after US ambassador’s ‘Biden guarantee’: Conservative think tank says duke’s application should be revealed after Jane Hartley said ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-visa-us-biden-wnv3fdz27
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Kejriwal in prison, wife Sunita among AAP’s 40 star campaigners in Gujarat: A former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Sunita Kejriwal’s name was placed just ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/kejriwal-in-prison-wife-sunita-among-aaps-40-star-campaigners-in-gujarat-9274508/
Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
The Best Documentaries of 2024: The spring and summer seasons promise a hodgepodge of insightful, scandalous, activist, or unmistakably bizarre nonfiction films ...
vogue.com/article/best-documentaries-of-2024
Counterpoint: IRS shouldn’t be trusted with Direct File | Commentary: Tax Day looms, and the taxman cometh. It is a certainty, as Ben Franklin said. This year ...
delivery.tribunecontentagency.com/preview/202404110600MCT_____NEWS_SVC_13940_kniga/
The push to decriminalise abortion in Britain heats up: But campaigners should be careful what they wish for
economist.com/britain/2024/04/18/the-push-to-decriminalise-abortion-in-britain-heats-up
Time names Louisiana environmental activist among 100 'most influential' on planet
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/louisiana-environmental-activist-on-time-influential-list/article_a7427bfe-fdad-11ee-9ad0-8b46974f2a02.html
Participant, studio behind 'Spotlight,' 'An Inconvenient Truth,' shutters after 20 years
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/participant-studio-behind-spotlight-an-inconvenient-truth-shutters-after-20-years-1.6849550
Creating sexually explicit deepfake images will soon be illegal: The government has announced that people who create deepfake images will face prosecution under ...
stylist.co.uk/news/create-deepfakes-images-illegal/879830
Undercover police to patrol Grand National despite animal activist peace pledge: Activist group Animal Rising has claimed new safety measures at the Grand ...
inews.co.uk/news/grand-national-undercover-police-activist-peace-pledge-3004457
Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
- I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.
- Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.
- There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.
- Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired: The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/senate-passes-surveillance-law-extension.html
French police to question far-left politician over Oct 7 statements: Rima Hassan is a Syrian-born Palestinian-French lawyer and activist running for the European ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/artc-french-police-to-question-far-left-politician-over-oct-7-statements
Back To The Front — Leon Levy’s first-hand account of resistance politics in SA: Leon Levy is a giant of SA’s liberation Struggle. In ‘Back to the Front — A ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-20-back-to-the-front-leon-levys-first-hand-account-of-resistance-politics-in-sa/
Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.: The White House said initial estimates show the country is meeting a key marine ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/19/protected-oceans-united-states-fishing/
Uncle Luke for Congress? Luther Campbell, rapper turned civic activist, preparing to challenge congresswoman
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/20/uncle-luke-for-congress-luther-campbell-rapper-turned-civic-activist-preparing-to-challenge-congresswoman/
‘Lifesaving Aid’ – Gaza Freedom Flotilla to Challenge Israeli Blockade: Approximately 1,000 concerned citizens from various countries will join the Gaza Freedom ...
palestinechronicle.com/lifesaving-aid-gaza-freedom-flotilla-to-challenge-israeli-blockade/
Al Sharpton Limited Series In Works At ABC Signature With Anthony Anderson Eyed To Star & EP
deadline.com/2024/04/al-sharpton-limited-series-abc-signature-anthony-anderson-1235889282/
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