All articles tagged with #activism
Sharon Stone used her nine-minute Astra Film Awards Timeless Award speech to mix life lessons with a praise of Taylor Swift, urging future actors to pursue their art with purpose, stay decent on set, and use fame for good, while sharing personal anecdotes about her rise from a Pennsylvania upbringing to landing Basic Instinct.
Federal investigators are widening the Minnesota ICE shooting inquiry to probe Renee Good’s possible connections to local activist groups, a move critics say could risk criminalizing political protest; the agent’s charges remain unlikely for now, even as President Trump has cast Good and protesters as threats without conclusive evidence.
Amidst a societal loneliness epidemic, activism and community organizing are proving to be powerful tools for fostering social connections and purpose, especially among older adults, while also addressing social injustices and building resilient communities.
Lucy Campbell, a South African activist and historian, uses her tours of Cape Town's historic sites to highlight the ongoing impacts of colonialism, slavery, and dispossession, criticizing how these histories are memorialized and calling for more inclusive and truthful representations of the past.
Comedian Toby Morton, known for his work on 'South Park,' purchased domain names related to President Trump and the Kennedy Center as a form of political satire and activism, amid Trump's controversial renaming of the Kennedy Center and legal challenges. Morton has not disclosed his plans for the websites but intends to highlight the absurdity of the situation.
A group of knitters in Portland, Oregon, known as 'Knitters Against Fascism,' use their craft to protest and support social causes, exemplifying the long tradition of craftivism where fiber arts serve as tools for political expression and community building. The movement highlights how small acts like knitting can foster solidarity, raise funds, and promote social change, emphasizing joy and community in activism.
Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly embraces being 'woke,' integrating activism and social values into the company's core, and believes in the importance of family-run businesses and traditional retail values like kindness and innovation, despite challenges like past pay disputes and government tax proposals.
Michele Singer Reiner was a dedicated activist, family matriarch, and advocate for social justice, known for her warmth, listening skills, and commitment to making a difference, who tragically died alongside her husband Rob Reiner, with their son charged in their murder.
Amid global crises and societal upheavals, prominent thinkers recommend books like Dr Seuss's The Lorax, All Quiet on the Western Front, Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, and others to foster hope, understanding, and resistance, emphasizing the importance of confronting harsh realities through literature to inspire activism and resilience.
A Brown University student, Mia Tretta, who survived a school shooting in 2019, recounts her experience during a recent campus shooting, highlighting the pervasive nature of gun violence in the US and her ongoing activism for gun control. She emphasizes that gun violence affects all communities regardless of socioeconomic status and calls for political action to improve safety.
The article discusses Yorgos Lanthimos' film 'Bugonia,' emphasizing the importance of genuine listening over militant activism, and explores how radical acts often fail to create real change, highlighting the need for balance between speaking out and truly hearing one another.
A California animal rights activist, Zoe Rosenberg, was convicted of felony conspiracy and trespassing after taking four chickens from a poultry plant to rescue them, arguing her actions were justified to save the animals from cruelty. She faces up to 4.5 years in jail, with her sentencing scheduled for December, and plans to report animal cruelty at the facility. The case highlights tensions between activism and legal boundaries in animal rights protests.
The No Kings alliance, after massive protests with an estimated 7 million participants, is planning a nationwide rapid response network to sustain and escalate resistance against authoritarian tendencies, including boycotts, street protests, and electoral efforts, aiming to pressure political institutions and support democratic values.
Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys is actively speaking out against political issues, criticizing Donald Trump and supporting artists like Bad Bunny, emphasizing the importance of activism and standing up against tyranny and injustice.
Nationwide 'No Kings' protests are taking place across the U.S. to oppose President Trump's policies, with organizers expecting millions to participate, despite Republican claims that the rallies are hate-filled and disruptive. The protests feature prominent speakers and celebrities, emphasizing opposition to perceived abuses of power and authoritarian tendencies, while law enforcement prepares for large gatherings amid political tensions.