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Bartolomé de las Casas Defends Native Rights in Hispaniola
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Las Casas renounces his encomienda and becomes an advocate.
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Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78
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Emma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.
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Religion News Service says war is not answer 25 years after 9/11
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A Quaker peace advocate who was 27 during the 2001 attacks recalls the call for justice through law rather than war and notes progress toward nonviolent solutions 25 years later.
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Chris Dalton
We need stronger alliances and better intelligence sharing now instead of repeating the same military mistakes from two decades ago.
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Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 9.5M views · Sep 9, 2026
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Surrogate Seeks Supreme Court Help in Custody Fight
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McKenna West, a surrogate who refused to terminate the pregnancy, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody and medical-care dispute over a four-week-old baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born in Dallas, challenging California court orders that recognize the intended parents as the child's legal guardians. West argues she must be allowed to advocate for the child’s life-saving treatment amid a multi-state dispute, with Texas authorities having intervened to ensure care, highlighting surrogacy and abortion policy gaps across states.
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Russia Backs Trump’s Push To Halt Ukrainian Oil Strikes As Diesel Hits Record
Simon August · 3 min · 2h
Gloria Steinem Dies at 92; Tributes Pour In
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— Sep 3, 2026
Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the second wave and longtime advocate for women’s rights, died at 92, with Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others praising her impact on equality and her ability to unite people in the fight for justice. Tributes across outlets and personal remembrances, including Meghan Markle sharing unseen photos, emphasize Steinem’s mentorship, enduring influence and commitment to gender equality.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Disability protections erode; advocates fear return to institutions
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— Aug 18, 2026
Disability advocates warn that safety-focused bills for health workers must avoid unintended harm to people with intellectual disabilities in group homes, while the broader fight over integration mandates and community-based services shows growing policy and funding risks that could push disabled people back toward institutions. Across articles, advocates cite decades of progress under the ADA and Olmstead decisions as they confront potential rollbacks at federal and state levels that threaten community living and protections.
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Wright State Student Dies After TPS Loss in Ohio
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— Sep 1, 2026
A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant who had just lost Temporary Protected Status died by suicide after being fitted with a DHS ankle monitor in Springfield, Ohio, with advocates saying the TPS loss and monitoring contributed to his distress. Officials are investigating the death, and Ohio leaders have criticised mass deportation and called for reflection on the treatment of Haitian migrants.
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Fired pardon attorney sues DOJ over Gibson gun-rights case
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— Sep 3, 2026
Liz Oyer, the former Justice Department pardon attorney, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was unlawfully fired in March 2025 after refusing to advocate for restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights, amid pressure from officials tied to President Trump. She argues the termination violated civil service protections and First Amendment rights and seeks reinstatement, while DOJ and White House officials have not provided a substantive response to her claims.
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Jared Kim
If true, this is a textbook case of political interference overriding career civil servants doing their jobs.
Erin Andrews pursues second child at 48 after surrogate miscarriage
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— Sep 1, 2026
Erin Andrews, 48, remains determined to welcome a second child with husband Jarret Stoll after their surrogate miscarriage in 2025, saying it’s harder at her age and that she’s not done trying. She’s been open about the fertility journey for years, advocates leaning on loved ones for support, and is promoting Cancerguard as she marks ten years since her cervical cancer diagnosis while continuing her family-building efforts.
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Marcus Bell
Fertility struggles at any age are hard, but being open about it like she is probably helps a lot of women feel less alone.
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Man Detained at JFK Airport After Attempting to Board Flight Using Fake Pilot ID
A 25-year-old post about a man attempting to board a flight with fake pilot ID at JFK shortly after 9/11 receives mostly light, humorous engagement with no real debate or split in reactions.
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PRISHA MOSLEY: It’s Not Hateful To Advocate For Ethical Medicine
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— Jun 26, 2025
People accuse me of hating people with trans identities because I advocate for ethical and evidence-based medicine for them. My name is Prisha Mosley. I am 27 years old, a mother, and a detransitioner. I am a…
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Wendell Berry, Kentucky farmer and voice for sustainable agriculture, dies at 92
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— Sep 1, 2026
Wendell Berry, the Kentucky writer, farmer and environmental advocate, died at 92 at his Port Royal home, leaving a legacy as a champion of small farms, sustainable agriculture and rural communities, celebrated for works from The Unsettling of America to the Port William novels. Tributes highlighted his prophetic ecological and social critique and his enduring influence on readers and fellow Kentuckians alike.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler · 146 votes — pick a side
LA podcaster indicted for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, stalking his lawyer
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— Sep 3, 2026
Federal authorities in Los Angeles arrested Benjamin Azariah Southworth on a grand jury indictment charging threats against the president, cyberstalking, and harassing interstate calls after a social-media campaign calling for President Donald Trump’s assassination and targeting the president’s personal lawyer’s family. Prosecutors say he used Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to advocate violence and even filmed a clip depicting a knife behind Trump in the Oval Office; if convicted, he faces up to 12 years in prison.
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I lived through 12 years of two of the worst presidents in history! "The Big-Eared Guy" and "The feeble One"! I never threatened either!
Professor Admits She Only Works At University To ‘Build Power,’ Advocate For Palestine
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— Jul 7, 2025
A professor at the University of Chicago on Saturday admitted she is using her platform at the school to “build power” and advocate for pro-Palestinian causes. Eman Abdelhadi, an assistant professor and director of…
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LGBTQ Advocates Criticize Alito’s Wife Over Remarks About Pride Flag
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— Jun 12, 2024
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is facing scrutiny for remarks she made about the Pride flag recently. In turn, LGBTQ advocates are questioning whether Alito can adjudicate issues within that community…
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Expensive State Clean Energy Mandates: The Math Nobody Ran
Thirteen states from Vermont to Hawaii have written a hard deadline into law: 100 percent carbon-free (CO2-free) or “clean” electricity, most by 2040 or 2045. Lawmakers sold these mandates as a bargain: cheaper power alongside cleaner air. Voters in those states are struggling with ever-increasing electricity bills. Which are increasing faster than non-mandate states. The metric politicians lean o
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Harris Says She Owns A Glock, But Doing So Could Land Her In Jail In Her Home State
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— Oct 8, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a Monday interview with 60 Minutes that she owns a Glock pistol, but she advocated and currently advocates for gun control measures that would ban or heavily restrict the very pistol…
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The sirens are going off. Twelve questions and the AI issues your official survival forecast — with a time estimate.
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Major Hospital System Halts Sex Change Drugs For Kids Amid Nationwide Retreat
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— Aug 28, 2025
Advocate Health is scaling back transgender-related services for minors amid growing pressure from the Trump administration, the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. Advocate Health has begun notifying patients that it…
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EXCLUSIVE: Top Dems In The Running For Harris’ VP Slot Would Be ‘Bad News’ For School Choice, Advocates Warn
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— Jul 29, 2024
An education advocacy group is warning that three potential Democratic vice presidential nominees for Kamala Harris could be detrimental to school choice. Invest in Education Coalition, an organization advocating for…
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Saii Kay, Dabz Wills - Maris Talaigu (Official Music Video)
SaiiKayVEVO · 76.6K views · Sep 9, 2026
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Wray Says 5 QAnon Conspiracy Advocates Arrested for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
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— Apr 14, 2021
FBI director Christopher Wray told a Senate committee hearing that at least five self-identified advocates of the QAnon conspiracy theory have been arrested in connection with the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol…
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Melania Trump Reportedly Advocating for Tucker Carlson to Be Trump’s Vice President
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— Dec 7, 2023
Former First Lady Melania Trump is reportedly advocating for former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate. Melania Trump believes Carlson could be a powerful addition to Trump’s…
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Washington State Unveils How Much It Will Cost You For Permission To Buy Gun
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 2h
Israel’s Ben-Gvir Boasts Worsening Palestinian Prison Conditions
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— Aug 30, 2026
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boasted of worsening conditions for Palestinian prisoners, comparing detainees to Hamas hostages and prompting condemnation from Palestinian groups and human rights advocates. The coverage notes his history of provocative actions and portrays the statements as part of a broader political stance amid looming elections.
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EXCLUSIVE: State Lawmakers Alert DOJ To ‘Ethical Issues’ With Trans Advocate Fighting Trump’s Child Sex Change Order
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— Mar 17, 2025
A transgender youth advocate and doctor backing opponents of President Donald Trump’s executive order protecting children from chemical and surgical mutilation may have plagiarized portions of his expert report, leaders…
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Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi win 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards
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— Aug 31, 2026
The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards honor three recipients—Singaporean diplomat and scholar Tommy Koh for international diplomacy and the rule of law, Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan for extending healthcare and livelihoods to vulnerable communities, and Myanmar rights advocate Bo Kyi for political-prisoners’ rights—with the 68th awards ceremony set for November 15, 2026 in Manila.
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Documentary About AOC and Others Advocating for Green New Deal Bombs at the Box Office
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— Dec 13, 2022
A documentary about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and others advocating for the Green New Deal performed poorly at the box office. Data from Box Office Mojo shows the film titled, “To the End,” raked in under…
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Memphis Nightclub Raid Nets 121 Arrests, Five Records Identified
Politics
— Sep 2, 2026
Memphis authorities say federal agents conducting Operation Corral Light arrested 121 people at the El Corralón nightclub on Aug. 30, a raid that grew out of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probe into illegal gambling and narcotics rather than immigration, with the city insisting local police were not involved in planning. Only five detainees were publicly identified with prior criminal histories, and advocates describe detainees being moved between facilities as ICE and other agencies conducted the operation amid concerns about legality and interagency coordination.
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Conservative Account Criticizes ABC News for Highlighting Victim’s Race but Omitting Suspect’s in Mississippi Murder Case
The @EndWokeness post quotes an ABC News report on a man pleading not guilty to the murder of a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. It questions why the outlet specified the victim’s race while omitting the suspect’s (stating he is Black) and implies selective reporting. It is drawing attention in anti-woke and conservative circles on X amid ongoing debates over media coverage of interracial vs. same-race crime and historical lynching narratives.
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Firefighter unloads on pro-Palestinian protesters near 9/11 Memorial #shorts
Fox News · 1.1M views · Sep 12, 2026
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