ACTIVISM

Feb 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jane Fonda's Powerful Message at the SAG Awards

Jane Fonda received a huge honor at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles. She was awarded the Life Achievement Award. This award is the highest honor given by SAG-AFTRA. It is given to people who have shown the best qualities of acting. Jane Fonda is an actress and an activist. She used her speech to talk

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Feb 15 2025BUSINESS

Target's Big Shift: What's Behind the DEI U-Turn?

Recently, Target has been making headlines for scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move has caught the attention of the daughters of Bruce Dayton, one of Target's co-founders. Anne and Lucy Dayton expressed their surprise and disappointment in letters to the edi

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

DIY Medicine in Action

Insulin can’t be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. There’s a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and it’s happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on

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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Laughing Through Challenges

In today's China, women face a tough crowd. On the surface, comedy isn't a place they'd usually be associated with, yet in the heart of Beijing, a small group of mostly young women gathered to appreciate the humor of their lives. The scene is a small Western-style restaurant full of laughter and ch

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Endometriosis Battles: The Power of Social Media in Spreading the Word

Given the prevalence of a condition does not equal widespread understanding of it. There is no cure for endometriosis, one might assume that it would be the target of intense research and funding. After all, it affects tens of millions of women worldwide. However, this seems to be not the c

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Doctor’s Charges Dropped After Whistleblowing on Kids’ Transgender Care

Last month, a doctor in Texas had their charges dropped after they shared sensitive medical information about young patients who underwent gender transition treatments at a major kids' hospital. The doctor, Dr. Eithan Haim, was initially accused of illegally accessing the hospital's online record da

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Jan 25 2025CELEBRITIES

Why Aren't Tech Billionaires Using Their Powers for Good?

You may remember Jesse Eisenberg from his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network. " Recently, he voiced his opinions on tech billionaires diving into politics, especially now that Donald Trump is back in the White House. Appearing on "Real Time With Bill Maher, " Eisenberg had some interesti

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Cecile Richards: A Life Dedicated to Women's Rights and Progress

Cecile Richards, a prominent figure in the fight for women's rights, passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with brain cancer. Known for her leadership at Planned Parenthood, Richards left a lasting impact on reproductive healthcare and politics. Her mother, Ann Richards, was a political legend

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Jan 10 2025CELEBRITIES

The Life and Controversies of Anita Bryant: From Music to Activism

Anita Bryant, known for her music and TV appearances, was also a figure in the anti-gay movement of the '70s. Born in Oklahoma, she started young with a TV show and soon became a successful singer with hits like "Paper Roses" and "Till There Was You. " Her career flourished, leading her to perform a

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Why Is Elon Musk Supporting a Controversial Figure?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been vocal about his support for British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence. Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to post and repost content about Robinson, even pinning a "Free Tommy Robinson! " post to the top of

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