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 ...
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...
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...
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...
A small sailing boat named Madleen left Sicily, Italy, with a mission to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. This boat is part of a group called Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The group wants to deliver aid to Gaza and get the world's attention on the ongoing crisis there. The journey is risky, but the activists are determined to try. Greta Thunberg, a well-known clim...
A beloved actress, known for her role in a famous TV show, has passed away at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, who mentioned it happened at her home in New York City. She was known for her role as a disciplined army nurse in a popular sitcom that aired for over a decade. The actress was a trailblazer, playing a strong female charact...
Susan Brownmiller was a name synonymous with shifting societal views on rape. Her work was a game-changer. She passed away at the age of 90. It was a sad end to a life that had made a significant impact on how society views rape. Brownmiller's most notable work, "Against Our Will, " was published in 1975. This book was a groundbreaking piece of literatur...
The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This moment would later be described as gut-wrenching. He had been informed ...
A renowned Brazilian photographer has left a lasting impact on the world. Sebastião Salgado passed away at the age of 81. The news was shared by his nonprofit organization, Instituto Terra. The cause of his death was not disclosed. Salgado was not just a photographer. He was also an economist and an environmental activist. He was married to Lélia Deluiz Wanick ...
A man from Chicago has been accused of a shocking crime. Elias Rodriguez, a 31-year-old, is suspected of shooting and killing two workers from the Israeli embassy. The incident happened late on a Wednesday night outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. Rodriguez shouted, "Free Palestine" as he was being arrested. Rodriguez has been active in poli...