Women
9 Women To Be Inspired By On International Women's Day 2024
In honor of women today and everyday, here are some remarkable women who are making a difference in their communities, big and small.
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Activism
This Russian Activist Was Sentenced To Prison For Criticizing Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Oleg Orlov, one of Russia’s most prominent human rights activists, had criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and said president Vladimir Putin had pushed the country towards fascism.
world
Here’s What Happened Around The World In February 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in February 2024.
Activism
Hundreds Of People In Taiwan Held A Protest For Ukraine On The Second Anniversary Of Russia’s Invasion
On the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of people marched across the streets of the Taipei.
Activism
Russian Police Have Arrested More Than 400 People For Mourning Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
Police forcefully restrained people in the snow or simply detained them for putting flowers in memorials.
Activism
Yulia, The Wife Of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny, Has Vowed To Continue His Fight For A Free Russia
“By killing Alexei, Putin killed half of me, half of my heart and half of my soul. But I still have the other half. And it tells me that I have no right to give up.”
Activism
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Left A Powerful Message For Russians In The Case He Was Killed
“If they decide to kill me, it means that we are incredibly strong.”
Activism
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny’s Wife Gave A Powerful Speech Demanding Justice After His Death
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Russia’s main opposition leader Alexei Navalny, delivered a powerful speech at a conference hours after Russian state media reported that her husband had died in prison.
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Alexei Navalny, Russia’s Main Opposition Leader And Putin’s Biggest Critic, Has Died In Prison
Prison authorities said Alexei Navalny died on Feb. 16 after he collapsed and lost consciousness following a morning walk.
Video
13 Stories That Changed The World In 2023
Here’s a look back at the major events that defined 2023.
Video
13 Of The Weirdest And Wildest Stories Of 2023
Here are some of the wildest moments from 2023 that made us go, “seriously?”
Politics
Russia Has Blocked This Pro-Peace Woman Journalist From Running Against President Vladimir Putin
Yekaterina Duntsova had tried to run on a campaign of ending the war in Ukraine and freeing political prisoners.