Charity and activism
Anything to do with Charity and activism
Joe
@Joe -
13 days ago
Bonnie Wright Raves About ‘Amazing’ Cast of ‘Harry Potter’
Better together! Bonnie Wright had nothing but praise when speaking about her former Harry Potter castmates. The English actress noted how she and her costar Evanna Lynch, in particular, have inspired each other through their shared interest of activism.“[We like] just su...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
about 12 hours ago
Companies are increasingly worried about what their employees say
L AST DECEMBER a British employment tribunal ruled that the Centre for Global Development, a think-tank, had acted legally when it did not renew Maya Forstater’s contract because she had tweeted that a person’s biological sex is immutable. Ms Forstater, a researcher, had ...continued
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Jessika
@Jessika -
1 day ago
RHOD Star LeeAnne Locken's Ups and Downs, from Overcoming Trauma to Clashing with Costars
LeeAnne Locken does not define herself by her past, but she says embracing it can unlock a happy future.The former Real Housewives of Dallas star — who announced on Tuesday that she is leaving the Bravo franchise after four seasons — is known to viewers for being open abo...continued
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Clarissa
@Clarissa -
2 days ago
LeeAnne Locken Is Leaving Real Housewives of Dallas After 4 Seasons: 'It’s Been an Amazing Journey'
One of The Real Housewives of Dallas‘ most recognizable stars won’t be returning for the show’s upcoming fifth season.LeeAnne Locken, who has been a full-time cast member on the Bravo series since its premiere in April 2016, has exited the show, PEOPLE can exclusively rep...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
3 days ago
How to Plan a Vacation With a Lower Carbon Footprint
Photo : ShutterstockGoing on vacation is dreamy, and good for your brain whatever your budget. But when a single round trip from New York to London releases a literal ton of CO2 into the atmosphere (enough to melt three square meters of Arctic ice), it’s hard to relax and...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
7 days ago
The Socialist Candidate Backed by Hollywood’s Elite
On a Wednesday in January, comedian Joel Kim Booster spent the afternoon walking the streets of Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, knocking on doors. Last fall, Booster, a touring stand-up, actor, and writer, starred in Sunnyside, an NBC single-camer...continued
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Angus
@Angus -
11 days ago
Tombstone gunfight, sparkler spoiler, no superbloom: News from around our 50 states
From USA TODAY Network and wire reportsAlabamaColumbiana: A proposed toll bridge over Lay Lake that could spur economic development in central Alabama is drawing concerns from some residents and environmentalists. Some who live near the site on the Shelby-Talladega county...continued
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Ezequiel
@Ezequiel -
11 days ago
How Jameela Jamil went from a radio hosting career to her role on 'The Good Place' and became the...
Jameela Jamil is known for her role as Tahani Al-Jamil on "The Good Place," her activism, her I Weigh body neutrality campaign, and most recently, for viral conspiracies about her health.The actress was the first solo female BBC Radio 1 presenter and worked for Premier Mo...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
14 days ago
Jonathan Ross' daughter Honey Kinny leads the quirky catwalk show alongside a striking Jo Woods
She is the daughter of chat show legend, Jonathan Ross.Yet Honey Ross has made quite the name for herself with her activism and garnered attention at the VIN + OMI London Fashion Week show on Friday.The 23-year-old looked sensational in the quirky attire as she made her r...continued
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Immanuel
@Immanuel -
15 days ago
‘The English have landed’: France finally starts lifting menstrual taboo
The French are world-leaders when it comes to coining euphemisms for women’s periods, including one derived from the Battle of Waterloo. Spurred on by a new generation of female activists, they are finally coming to terms with a natural and inevitable aspect of women’s li...continued
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Devin
@Devin -
15 days ago
BRICKS magazine's climate issue champions a generation fighting crisis
“You have to remember that you’re not just fighting for you,” says 16-year-old climate activist Martha Gazzard, “you’re fighting for those who can’t.” Now in its seventh year, the university-project-turned-transformative-publication BRICKS magazine is turning to the futur...continued
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Torey
@Torey -
16 days ago
Steven Van Zandt missed out on a lot of cash by skipping Born in the U.S.A. tour
Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Steven Van Zandt admits half-jokingly that there’s something that keeps him up at night.That would be his decision 30 years ago to bow out of touring with Bruce Springsteen for the mammoth Born in the U.S.A tour because...continued
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Oren
@Oren -
16 days ago
Rage Against the Machine Share Plan to Combat Ticket Scalpers
With Rage Against the Machine reunion tour tickets going on sale today, the band is worried about ticket scalpers getting in the way of fans trying to see their shows.In response, they’ve laid out a plan, which they posted on their website and social media, to reassure th...continued
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Maida
@Maida -
16 days ago
The Story Behind One Of Harry And Meghan’s Most Viral Videos
Anwar Hussein via Getty Images Harry and Meghan attend a photocall in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace following the announcement of their engagement on Nov. 27, 2017.If you’ve watched a viral video about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry lately, there’s a very high c...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
17 days ago
Jornada del Muerto, Livestrong rebrand, Mach 8 tunnel: News from around our 50 states
From USA TODAY Network and wire reportsAlabamaMontgomery: Bicyclists are planning a ride from Selma to Montgomery to commemorate a landmark civil rights event. The Montgomery Bicycle Club will stage the ride Feb. 22 along the same 51-mile route that voting rights demonstr...continued
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
19 days ago
Katy Perry for President? 11 Times She's Basically Been on the Campaign Trail
Over the course of her career, Katy Perry has gone from bubblegum pop dream to "purposeful pop" leader -- not only through her music, but also through her actions.Yes, she's been a longtime advocate for a number of issues, including gun control, LGBTQ rights, women's righ...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
20 days ago
Mid Atlantic Leather Gives $125,000 to Charities
In January, the Centaur Motorcycle Club, a leather and levi club for men, put on the 40th annual Mid Atlantic Leather Conference (MAL). There, leatherfolks gathered for an annual Leather Cocktails event, competed in the Mr Mid Atlantic Leather Contest, hosted met ups, pac...continued
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Hulda
@Hulda -
22 days ago
Under Pressure? Don’t Worry, Stop Overthinking [The Weekly Wrap]
Under Pressure? Don’t Worry, Stop Overthinking [The Weekly Wrap]Listen to the Weekly Wrap here or subscribe onApple PodcastsorStitcher. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment torate it or post a review.This week I’m ruminating on rumination (and suggesting an alterna...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
23 days ago
A Word For Business As Usual: Now As Ever, Corporate Success Is American Success
Now As Ever, Corporate Success Is American SuccessYamamoto Tsunetomo was a rōnin and monk of the mid-Edo period. After his death in 1719, one of his students compiled his sayings into a treatise on Bushido called Hagakure (“In the Shadow of Leaves”). Tsunetomo believed th...continued
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Marie
@Marie -
23 days ago
‘Woke William,’ Activist Prince, Would Make Princess Diana So Proud
‘Woke William,’ Activist Prince, Would Make Princess Diana So ProudIf you love The Daily Beast’s royal coverage, then we hope you’ll enjoy The Royalist, an all-new members-only series for Beast Inside. Become a member to get it in your inbox on Sunday.There was much scorn...continued
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Joe
@Joe -
26 days ago
Beyoncé and JAY-Z Remain Seated During the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2020
Super Bowl 2020: Beyonce and JAY-Z Sit During AnthemColin Kaepernick may not have been one of the players on the field at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, but the protest movement he started nearly four years ago continued at Super Bowl LIV.When players and fans in the stands...continued
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Hannah
@Hannah -
26 days ago
‘Iowa Nice’ Doesn’t Mean Much to Me
‘Iowa Nice’ Doesn’t Mean Much to MeLast September, as I hid out for two days at a friend’s house to avoid the hatred and anger that had suddenly poured down on me, I thought of a story my grandmother once told me. Driving across the Iowa state line as a young single mothe...continued
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Jimmy
@Jimmy -
about 1 month ago
Despite Its Popularity, Merching for a Cause Remains Complicated
Despite Its Popularity, Merching for a Cause Remains ComplicatedALT HED OPTION: Despite Its Popularity, Selling Charitable, Cause-Driven Merch is ComplicatedWhen the Australian bushfires started making front-page headlines all over the world, the fashion industry responde...continued
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
about 1 month ago
This is What 'To Meghan Markle' Means - Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This is What 'To Meghan Markle' MeansPrior to dating Prince Harry and eventually marrying him in 2018 — Meghan, Duchess of Sussexwas a moderately-known actress. Following her breakout role on the hit drama series, Suits — Markle gained a modest following for her acting, p...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
about 1 month ago
Animal charity says Biosecurity Queensland urged it to stop feeding starved horses
Biosecurity Queensland denies telling animal charity to stop feeding starved horsesBiosecurity Queensland has rejected an animal rescue charity's claim that one of its officers tried to prevent the feeding of eight malnourished horses on a Darling Downs property.Australia...continued
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