Activism

Greta Thunberg Scolds World Leaders

“How dare you!” Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg went after world leaders at the United Nations climate action summit.
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The Group Raising An NRA-Style ‘Army Of Environmental Super Voters’ Is Expanding

The nonpartisan Environmental Voter Project is doubling in size ahead of the 2020 election.
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Some Young Americans Warm To Socialism, Even Miami Cubans

While more than half of Americans rejected socialism in a recent Gallup poll, 43% surveyed said some version of it would be good for the country.
By AP

Twitter Suspends Chinese Accounts Targeting Hong Kong Protests

The social media giant said it shut down more than 200,000 accounts suspected of being part of a Chinese government influence campaign targeting the protests.
By Tami Abdollah, AP

This Is What Activism Does To Your Body

Five years ago, Ferguson protesters changed the world. But it came at a cost to their mental and physical health.
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Disturbing Report Shows How Many Environmental Activists Are Killed Each Week

NGO Global Witness reveals that around the world, people are murdered and attacked for defending the Earth. Even in America, activists are being silenced.
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Russian LGBTQ Activist Yelena Grigorieva Found Dead In St. Petersburg

Demonstrators say the 41-year-old had received many threats connected with her activism, particularly for gay rights.
By AP

Man Arrested In The Killing Of Louisiana Activist Sadie Roberts-Joseph

Ronn Germaine Bell rented a residence from Roberts-Joseph and was behind in his payments, police said.
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Parkland Survivor David Hogg Says He’s Faced 7 Assassination Attempts This Past Year

But the 19-year-old gun control advocate said these threats haven't dissuaded him from his activism. "I’m not going to stop," he said.
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These Queer Activists Are Still Putting Their Bodies On The Line

ACT UP vets like Ken Kidd and younger organizers like Adam Eli are mixing proven tactics with social media to protest the Trump administration.
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