LGBTQ
Georgia Has Passed A New Anti-LGBTQ Bill That Would Crack Down On The LGBTQ Community
The bill would ban people from changing gender and same-sex couples from adopting children.
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Politics
After 14 Years, The UK Has Voted Out The Conservative Government And Elected A Center-Left Leader
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer pledged in his victory speech that Labour will prioritize "country first, party second" in everything it does.
LGBTQ
Peru Will Stop Labeling Trans People As Having A Mental Illness
It comes after hundreds of people protested against a new law that the government said would ensure trans people have a more complete health coverage.
world
Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2024
Take a look back at some of the major global news events that happened in June 2024.
world
Here’s What Happened During Israel’s Genocide In Gaza In June 2024
Take a look back at some of the updates on Israel's genocide on Gaza in May 2024.
world
SEVENTEEN Has Made History As The First K-Pop Group To Perform At Glastonbury Music Festival
“Even though the language, country and culture are all different, we can still connect as one, through music,” one of the band members, Joshua, told the crowd.
world
More Than 20,000 Palestinian Children In Gaza Are Buried Under The Rubble Or Missing
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has now killed more than 14,000 children in Gaza since Oct. 7, with about half of them yet to be fully identified, partially due to their bodies being harmed beyond recognition.
world
This South African Investigative Journalist Says Gaza Is A Turning Point For Young People To Redefine Journalism
“Gaza is the symbol of our inadequacy.”
world
Julian Assange, The Founder Of WikiLeaks, Has Been Released After A 14-Year Legal Battle
Assange pleaded guilty to a single count of attempting to illegally obtain classified information and was sentenced to time already served in exchange for being immediately released.
Activism
Inside The Youth-Led Tax Protests Rocking Kenya
The bill had initially proposed adding tax to essential items such as bread, cooking oil, the internet, motor vehicles, transferring money, plastic products and diapers and sanitary pads.
world
Netanyahu Has Rejected The Permanent Ceasefire Deal The US Said He Had Previously Accepted
Netanyahu said it was "no secret" that he would agree to a "partial deal" that would secure the return of some of Israel's hostages, but the country was committed to continuing the war after the deal to "complete its mission."
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This Namibian Anti-Apartheid Activist And Journalist Says Young People Have The Power To Help Us Achieve Peace
Gwen Lister says she believes that if young people maintain their passion and sense of community and compassion, they will be able to hep us achieve peace.