Jane Fonda isn't celebrating the same way as President Trump this weekend. While fighters step into a cage on the White House lawn for a special UFC event marking the president’s birthday, Fonda’s group will host a concert in New York City to highlight free speech and democracy. Her organization, re
Jane Fonda, the famous actress and long‑time activist, is turning her attention to a different kind of fight. She has organized a concert called “Rise Up, Sing Out” that will take place on the evening of Sunday. The show is part of a larger celebration of America’s 250th birthday, which also include
A well-known singer recently pushed back against a government effort that used her song without permission. The White House shared a short video online showing immigration enforcement actions, pairing it with her latest track. She responded by asking publicly for them to stop linking her music to wh
Pierce Brosnan used his Instagram account to share a strong message about climate change, standing outside his oceanfront home in Hawaii. He didn’t hold back, pointing out visible effects like rising sea levels, wildfires, droughts, and stronger storms. These aren’t distant problems—they’re happenin
New Mexico is famous for sunsets, mountains and wide open skies. But a quiet problem grows every day: plastic litter everywhere. A new wave of young people is stepping up. They joined a state program that lets them work with teachers, lawmakers and community leaders to fight plastic waste. T
Alex Browder is a 17‑year‑old student who was surprised when his name appeared on a Russian sanctions list. He discovered this while browsing news about cryptocurrency in his economics class. The Kremlin had banned him for writing a report that criticized Russian money laundering practices. The rep
Minnie Bruce Pratt left a lasting mark on literature and social movements from 1946 until her passing in 2023. Though often remembered for her writing, her influence stretched further—into classrooms, activist circles, and public discussions about identity and justice. A special collection of work r
A single accusation can spark years of controversy, especially when it involves science, money, and hidden motives. Back in 2015, a major news story claimed that a climate scientist received over a million dollars from fossil fuel companies, supposedly to spread misinformation. The scientist in ques
A recent gathering on the National Mall mixed government resources with religious promotion, raising questions about separation of church and state. The event featured prayers, speeches, and a stage set up by Freedom 250, a group pushing a vision of America as a Christian nation. Organizers called i
June 14 isn’t just about fireworks and backyard barbecues—it’s also Flag Day, the halfway mark to America’s 250th birthday, and Donald Trump’s 80th. But this year, the date is getting hijacked by two very different celebrations. One side is throwing a party with pop stars and speeches, while the oth
