Activism
This Slovak Politician Released A Dove During His Speech To The EU Parliament As A Symbol Of Peace
"I would like to set this bird free as a symbol of peace, to symbolize that Europe needs peace."
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Activism
Iran Has Sentenced This Popular Activist Rapper To Death For Singing About The Mahsa Amini Protests
Following the death of Mahsa Amini, 33-year-old Toomaj Salehi had criticized the Iranian government in his songs and music videos, which went viral.
world
A New Report Revealed Israeli Forces Provided "Safe Passage" For The Palestinian Paramedics Sent To Rescue 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab But Killed Them All Anyway
An investigation by The Washington Post has found that the ambulance sent to rescue Hind had been traveling along a "safe route" provided by an Israeli military unit.
LGBTQ
In A Win For LGBTQ Rights, Dominica Has Struck Down A Colonial-Era Law Banning Same-Sex Sexual Activities
Due to a law imposed in 1873 during British colonial rule, sexual activities between adults of the same sex were banned in Dominica, even if both people had consented.
LGBTQ
This Taiwanese Drag Queen Has Become The First East Asian Person To Win “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
"Taiwan, this is for you!"
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Three Young Palestinian Couples Decided To Get Married Despite Being Displaced By Israel's War On Gaza
Three young displaced Palestinian couples decided to celebrate their wedding despite the continuing war in Gaza.
Activism
This Anchor Asked USC’s Valedictorian If She Endorses Completely Abolishing Israel And Her Answer Was Iconic
Asna Tabassum said she stands “for human rights, for equality and unequivocal and unconditional right to life for all people, including Palestinians.”
Women
In A Setback To Women’s Rights, Italy Has Passed A Bill That Would Allow Anti-Abortion Activists To Enter Abortion Clinics
Anti-abortion activists are currently not allowed into abortion clinics over concerns it will interfere with women’s rights to make their own decisions about their bodies.
Impact
This Australian Former Political Advisor Who Said She Was Raped By A Colleague In Parliament Has Finally Got Justice
The court found that Bruce Lehrmann was “hellbent on having sex” with Brittany Higgins, who was drunk at the time, and did not care if she had consented or not.
Politics
The US Has Blocked A Draft Resolution To Allow Palestine To Become A Permanent UN Member
Palestine was granted the status of a non-member observer state by the UN General Assembly in 2012, which is a de facto recognition of statehood.
Activism
The University Of Southern California Has Canceled This Muslim Woman Valedictorian’s Speech After She Showed Her Support For Palestine On Social Media
Asna Tabassum was accused of being anti-semitic because she had liked Instagram posts from a student group supporting Palestine.
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Sweden Has Passed A New Law That Makes It Easier For Young People To Change Their Legal Gender Identity
Previously, people in Sweden needed to be 18 to change their legal gender, but the new law lowers the age to 16.