High Country News

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LATE ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON in April, protesters clad in face masks and bandannas gathered in a truck stop parking lot off the freeway between Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. The posters taped on their cars read “Free Them All” and “Detention Is Deadly.”

NPR

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Carmen Best, the city's first Black police chief, will leave after a tumultuous few months in Seattle, where protesters against racial injustice took over several blocks.

TIME

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AS NEGOTIATIONS AMONG WORLD leaders continued at COP26, the 2021 U.N. climate-change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, TIME convened its own solution-focused roundtable. On Nov. 2, TIME hosted an event for more than 100 conference attendees. The eveni

Newsweek

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A federal officer points a so-called less-lethal weapon toward a crowd of a few hundred protesters in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 23. The federal agents left the city after elected officials called for the officers to leave—

Global Voices

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"Behind the instagrammable image of the fierce-looking individual with a clenched fist is a person who is constantly rationalizing and reaffirming their fidelity to radical politics."

Los Angeles Times

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Jane Fonda, wearing the same long red coat that's quickly becoming iconic, was arrested Friday yet again after what has become a weekly routine in Washington, D.C.: coordinated civil disobedience to raise awareness of climate issues. Unlike other cel

Newsweek

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Demonstrators are sprayed with a water cannon by the riot police during October 18 clashes that erupted on the first anniversary of the social uprising in Chile. The country is preparing for a landmark referendum that would change the constitution en

The Christian Science Monitor

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The Sept. 20 protests over global heating reflect a rise in youth-led activism and the particular perspectives of young people, starting with their innocence.

Time Magazine International Edition

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AS NEGOTIATIONS AMONG WORLD leaders continued at COP26, the 2021 U.N. climate-change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, TIME convened its own solution-focused roundtable. On Nov. 2, TIME hosted an event for more than 100 conference attendees. The eveni

NPR

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The policy, which educators say is a first in the nation, is meant to give students an outlet for political activism.

Newsweek International

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Demonstrators are sprayed with a water cannon by the riot police during October 18 clashes that erupted on the first anniversary of the social uprising in Chile. The country is preparing for a landmark referendum that would change the constitution en

NPR

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More workers are demanding their leaders take stands on hot-button issues, and some CEOs don't shy away from the controversy. But they also must navigate the risks and benefits for their workforce.

The Atlantic

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Since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, crowds demanding racial justice have surged into public spaces across the country and throughout the world—with solidarity actions springing up in South Korea and South Africa, Argent

High Times

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In the cannabis industry, an indelible dedication for advocacy runs deep and can be found in many places. Look around, and you’ll find individuals taking a stand at capitol buildings, cold-calling politicians, writing letters, volunteering to collect

National Geographic Traveller (UK)

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First get experience of issues closer to home. There are many opportunities at local soup kitchens, drop-in centres serving indigenous people and refugees, and after-school programmes supporting young people. Devote time to learning about some of tho

Sunday Independent

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Thousands of people had began marching peacefully in Paris when the clashes erupted between police and pockets of protesters, most dressed in black and their faces covered. Some used hammers to break up paving stones. The protesters were denouncing p

Global Voices

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'Editing a Google Doc in support of farmers is an act of sedition in this country now,' a writer said.

Tatler Malaysia

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Celebrating Lazare’s 100th year of brilliance, three exclusive collections and two unique pendants embellished with ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Diamond’ were unveiled during DeGem and Lazare’s annual gala dinner. This year, as part of their global in

National Park Journal

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Practice the 7 Leave No Trace principles. Go on a guided hike with Yellowstone Forever Institute, the official non-profit fundraising arm of the park. Donate to Yellowstone Forever. Reduce trash in the park by bringing a refillable water bot

Union of Concerned Scientists

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As a UCS Center for Science and Democracy Kendall Fellow, Fernando Tormos-Aponte is working to support scholars in their efforts to become politically engaged. As part of this work, Fernando is convening an interdisciplinary group of science advocacy

NPR

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The actions snarled Londoners' morning rush hour, sparking frustration among people who rely on the train. Police have made at least 1,711 arrests in the climate activists' 12 days of protests.

NPR

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Nine of the 13 council members, a veto-proof majority, pledged to "rebuild with our community a new model of public safety that actually keeps our community safe," in the words of one council member.

Futurity

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The impact of corporate sociopolitical activism on a company’s bottom line depends on how the activism aligns with the firm’s stakeholders, according to new research. Over the last 10 years, purpose-driven corporate actions have evolved from companie

Manhattan Institute

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Ray Domanico joins City Journal associate editor Seth Barron to discuss charter schools in New York City, the growing protests by education workers across the country, and Democrats’ weakening support for charters. In teachers' unions protests from W

Global Voices

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Join Rising Voices as we celebrate linguistic diversity during the International Year of Indigenous Languages, with a Twitter campaign amplifying the experiences of indigenous language digital activists in Latin America

NPR

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Anti-globalization activists continued protests in the German city for a second day as the summit of the world's major economic powers got underway.

GAY TIMES

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The leader we have all been waiting for. Janaya Future Khan is the International Ambassador for Black Lives Matter, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto and Program Director for Color of Change, a leading civil rights organisation in the US. Also

Who Do You Think You Are?

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This book includes a chapter on the 1911 census. Find out more about the census protest in 1911. w visionofbritain.org.uk/ census/1911 The 1911 census reports for England, Wales and Scotland are available here. w womanandhersphere.com Elizabeth Crawf

Los Angeles Times

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Google employees staged a sit-in Wednesday to protest what they call a "culture of retaliation" at the company - the latest in a series of demonstrations by tech industry workers. It's unclear how many employees participated in the sit-in, but organi

Global Voices

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"We persist against all odds. Our existence is resistance. We're here to dismantle oppressive systems, to change the things we cannot accept.", says Filipino LGBTQ+ activist Carla Nicoyco.