ACTIVISM

Jun 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Venice Stands Up: How Protesters Pushed Back Against a Billionaire's Wedding

Venice is buzzing with a mix of excitement and tension as a billionaire's wedding shakes up the city. Jeff Bezos, the tech mogul, is tying the knot, and his lavish celebration has sparked a wave of protests. The original plan was to host the main event at the grand Scuola Grande della Misericordia, but the venue has been switched to the Arsenale, a bit farther from t...

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

A Palestinian Activist's Long-Awaited Freedom

The Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and Columbia University graduate, ended after 104 days. Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the US, was finally reunited with his family in New Jersey. His detention had sparked widespread outrage, as it was seen as a direct attack on free speech and political activism. Khalil's ...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

Senator's Forceful Removal Sparks Debate on Protest Response

Last week, a dramatic incident occurred in a Los Angeles federal building. Senator Alex Padilla was forcefully removed from a news conference. The event was about the Trump administration's reaction to immigration protests. Padilla had been waiting for a meeting with another official. When that meeting was delayed, he decided to attend the news co...

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Jun 16 2025SPORTS

A New Chapter for a Sports Advocate

Riley Gaines, a well-known figure in women's sports, recently shared some big news. She announced she is expecting her first child, a baby girl. This announcement came with a touch of humor, as she playfully referenced her ongoing debate with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. The two have been exchanging views on transgender athletes in women's sports, a topic that has s...

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Massive Protests: A Day of Resistance Against Current Policies

Across Colorado, thousands of people took to the streets on a Saturday in June 2025. They were united by a common goal: to protest against the policies of the Trump administration. This was one of the largest demonstrations since the social justice protests of 2020, sparked by the death of George Floyd. People gathered in more than a dozen locations across the s...

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Jun 14 2025POLITICS

Unions Marching to a Different Beat

The stage is set for a massive wave of protests across the USA. More than 1, 500 rallies are planned for the same day as the Army’s 250th anniversary military parade in Washington DC. This is not just any protest. It is a coordinated effort by several major unions. The American Federation of Teachers, American Postal Workers Union, and Communications Workers of A...

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Jun 14 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Battle for Mahmoud Khalil's Freedom

Mahmoud Khalil, a well-known activist from Columbia University, is currently stuck in a legal battle that has sparked national debate. Khalil, who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is fighting to regain his freedom. A federal judge in New Jersey recently ruled that the Trump administration can continue to hold Khalil, but there's a twist. The ...

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Jun 10 2025LIFESTYLE

The Power of Choice: How Groups are Changing the Parenting Norm

The idea of not having kids is getting more attention. It is not just about personal choices anymore. There are groups out there pushing for this idea. They are making a big impact on how society views having children. These groups are using different methods to get their message across. Some focus on how having kids affects the environment. Others use the inte...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

A Janitor's Union Leader's Stand Against Immigration Raids

David Huerta, a prominent labor leader, has been a key figure in advocating for better wages and working conditions for janitors and other workers across California for many years. His recent detention during an immigration protest in Los Angeles has sparked widespread criticism and support from various political figures. Huerta, who is 58 years old, leads a signifi...

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Jun 04 2025POLITICS

A Wax Protest Against French-Russian Trade

A group of environmental activists made a bold move by taking a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from a museum in Paris. They did this to send a strong message about France's ongoing business deals with Russia. These deals involve gas, chemical fertilizers, and nuclear power, which the activists argue are funding the war in Ukraine. The activists, part...

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