Charity and activism

Anything to do with Charity and activism

1a4d3a462311ba36d913731c2e16402c Pablo @Pablo - 8 months ago
Enough is enough: five activists fighting back against Britain’s cost of living crisis
As the UK faces the toughest winter in decades, leading campaigners against food and energy poverty, poor housing and other key issues share their anger – and their desire for changeAre we witnessing the beginning of a new era of protest and collective action…
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6c170accf2ec5f1d4dbc252c635bb25c Erik @Erik - 8 months ago
Maurice Glasman, architect of Blue Labour: ‘Labour needs to be itself again’
Ten years ago, political theorist Maurice Glasman was one of Labour’s brightest stars – until a fall from grace. Now, back with a new book, he talks about conservative socialism, backing Brexit – and why Keir Starmer must seize this momentWearing a vintage To…
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6b970372434ca9c9def5abb121107916 Rex @Rex - 8 months ago
Juanes’s career is entwined with the political history of Colombia
The musician’s activism has been both welcomed and rejected
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76cef6f73945104b91bf5d96ec4a3ce2 Rowan @Rowan - 8 months ago
Trans charity Mermaids faces watchdog probe over children's chest-flattening binders
The Charity Commission has said it is assessing concerns raised about Mermaids' practices after an investigation uncovered that staff were sending 'potentially harmful' binders to children.
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69ab36bf73ce82cc3579c8f2504f3bac Gregoria @Gregoria - 8 months ago
African Global Citizen patrons urge world to consider continent's giving power - Reuters
Through a sweltering afternoon into a clear-sky night, some 20,000 people descended on Ghana's historic Black Star Square in Accra on Saturday to dance, cheer and sing along to songs performed by some of their favourite stars including Usher, SZA, and Stormzy.
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A6c0c46e61817f7ae594dd513e06b21d Elliott @Elliott - 9 months ago
After queen's death, Britons say: We need to talk about the monarchy
Amid an economic crisis and waning support for a monarchical system, when the queen's mourning period ends, some Britons think it's time to talk about the monarchy.
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8bc9d6e15b3458e41c925e171d8de6d8 Jany @Jany - 9 months ago
A moment that changed me: I thought I’d find paradise in Canada – instead I got a drunk who calle...
After two years as a queer Syrian refugee in Lebanon, I was happy to escape the homophobia of the Middle East. But I hadn’t reckoned on the racism of the westThe guard’s name was Michael, which in Lebanese Arabic is pronounced Michelle. He stopped our car at …
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56a34dc91390858efd1999c86a89c348 George @George - 9 months ago
He wanted his company to be the Etsy of Afghanistan. Now it has a crucial new mission
As international charities pulled out or faced funding issues after the Taliban takeover, Aseel, an online business that sells local crafts, wondered: Could it help ease the rising wave of hunger?
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76cef6f73945104b91bf5d96ec4a3ce2 Rowan @Rowan - 9 months ago
Who is Yvon Chouinard? The Patagonia founder who gave away his company to trust fighting climate ...
The billionaire founder began his career as a blacksmith before he launched the outdoor clothing company
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E156d09edb938373e3543d1b385a51d4 Felicita @Felicita - 9 months ago
The World Has Reached Peak Attenborough
The British documentarian is a national treasure. But soaring strings and stunning drone shots feel frozen in an earlier era of climate activism.
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7bcb1d07c0ef7a8d3ef21a145cb66a5c Giovanni @Giovanni - 9 months ago
Putin unveils enormous Ferris wheel in Moscow as Russian troops retreat in Ukraine
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin spent Saturday opening a new Ferris wheel in Moscow.Putin joined Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, via video conference, for the ceremony, Russian state media reported."It is a unique [construction], 140 meters high. There is noth…
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C83c832ac4865208bba7331dd2976162 Izaiah @Izaiah - 9 months ago
Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart
in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")
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A83b4d2292ad0135445fc0a7644d14c3 Joe @Joe - 9 months ago
Dem governor jeered for discussing civility at Kansas State Fair
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and her challenger, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, showed up for two different debates Saturday morning at the Kansas State Fair. The 90-minute exchange was an opportunity for Kelly to lean into her four-year record as governor. A …
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9b25e3cdd7708c288912746ec95d7c9b Liliane @Liliane - 9 months ago
Why Is Faith So Important?
God requires faith from us so the labor of salvation might remain squarely on Christ’s back. Faith’s function is humbly to receive what grace offers.
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E77c53a55e474cb5ad875ffdba0be8e5 Leda @Leda - 9 months ago
An outspoken prince, King Charles may have to bite his tongue - Reuters UK
Throughout his long wait to ascend the throne, King Charles stood out for his outspoken views on everything from climate change to architecture. Now…
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125f097c91a427394e6d36ae98c72376 Elaina @Elaina - 9 months ago
Climate statements take centre stage at Midwinter Ball in protest over oil and gas sponsorship
Greens leader Adam Bandt’s wife, Claudia Perkins, and Senator Sarah Hanson-Young wear dresses with slogans calling for end of fossil fuelsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing …
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56a34dc91390858efd1999c86a89c348 George @George - 9 months ago
Billie Jean King Says Serena Has A Special ‘Magic’ That Makes Her The Best Of All Time
Billie Jean King thinks Serena's serve was the 'best ever' but that there is so much more that makes her a legend.
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Bbe6309a1d067c75a83f525952377ae7 Rahsaan @Rahsaan - 9 months ago
Michael Flynn: From government insider to holy warrior
The people under the revival tent hooted as Michael Flynn strode across the stage, bopping and laughing, singing the refrain into his microphone and...
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70753e5e348bf454161ee0bcc63fed8d Juliet @Juliet - 9 months ago
Goal! Why the world’s biggest footballers are swapping kits for fits
From Son Heung-min scoring at Burberry and Calvin Klein, to Gucci going in on Grealish, soccer stars are are taking over fashion right now
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1bd665cfdc2ebddfa4e39c96971aafdf Elian @Elian - 9 months ago
The people making a difference: the climate activist fighting fossil fuel giants
Nick Hodgkinson gave up his job when his health worsened, and began campaigning to halt climate change. Now it is his turn to be treatedNick Hodgkinson has a dark sense of humour, which comes in useful during his climate change activism.Take the time the 59-y…
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9b25e3cdd7708c288912746ec95d7c9b Liliane @Liliane - 9 months ago
Dallas Black Chamber amplifies support Black businesses and nonprofits - The Dallas Morning News
Wednesday's leadership summit also included an appearance by Opal Lee, the grandmother of the Juneteenth holiday, and a keynote by Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt...
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34392094b518c79e322481ceb0004cbf Colin @Colin - 9 months ago
Vogue editor Edward Enninful: ‘Impostor syndrome is what drives me’
Fashion has to be fun, says Edward Enninful, but it can also bring about change. He talks to Eva Wiseman about how being gay, Black and an immigrant guide his visionOne Wednesday morning in 2020 the editor-in-chief of British Vogue was on his way to work. It …
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C0c3cfe5664cc7e6deb04e9e150ccd98 Devin @Devin - 9 months ago
Serena Williams is married to Alexis Ohanian — Here is how the sports-tech power couple make and ...
Serena Williams is playing in the US Open on the eve of her expected retirement. We take a look at her fabulous life with husband Alexis Ohanian.
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24f317f89bef5f8cefa430eec1cd2f6d Nestor @Nestor - 9 months ago
Meet The Company Amplifying The Social Impact Passions Of Lumineers, Dead & Co., Other Clients
Activist, which rigorously supports social impact initiatives of importance to clients including the Lumineers and Dead & Co., is at the pulse of a growing trend in artist management.
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10f64d8d0be1cc890068d55fc752e9ee Alexandro @Alexandro - 9 months ago
Nikki Haley Says Government Being ‘Weaponized’ Against Conservatives Following Leaked Tax Form
Following the leak of her Stand For America (SFA) advocacy group’s tax returns — including its anonymous donor list — to the media, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley suggested that the government is being “weaponized” against conservatives in what she deemed a…
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