Democracy Activists Sparking

Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months

Human rights activists say imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months without any communication from her, and has met with her father

World - ABC News - November 12

Bahrain activists criticise UK over King Hamad's honorary knighthood

Bahrain rejects as "baseless" a letter from three activists accusing it of mistreating detainees.

Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say

Tens of thousands deported from Caribbean states, as Dominican Republic pledges to return 10,000 people a week. Activists have called on Caribbean governments to halt the mass deportation of ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Regional court blames Guatemala for the disappearance of 4 human rights activists in 1989

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Guatemalan government was responsible for human rights violations in the disappearances of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Activists plant trees in Mali but residents strip them for firewood. They say there's no choice

Activists are planting trees in an effort to protect disappearing forests in Mali, but residents are cutting and selling firewood from them to survive

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Climate activists sentenced for red powder attack on US Constitution

Two climate activists accused of throwing a red powder on the U.S. Constitution display case at the National Archives earlier this year have been sentenced to more than a year in prison, The ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

In the wake of Democrats’ gut-wrenching losses, progressive activists ask, ‘What now?’

I was never fighting for what America is — I was fighting for what America can be. And I will never stop that fight.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

CVS strikes deal with activist Glenview Capital for four board seats

CVS Health announced on Monday that it struck a deal with investor Glenview Capital for four board seats.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.

Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement

Henry Schein shares tracked for their best day since 2022 on Monday.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement

Dental care supplier Henry Schein advanced in Monday trading as investors bet that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary, could ...

Alarmed residents and activists demand action over lead in the water in Syracuse

Syracuse residents are demanding city officials declare a state of emergency over what they say could be a worse lead contamination than the crisis in Flint, Michigan.

Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?

They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro-democracy movement.

Hong Kong sentences 45 activists to prison in landmark security trial

Legal scholar Benny Tai receives 10-year penalty as authorities stamp out dissent in Chinese territory

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts

Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.

A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites

Casper Ruud said he has turned down offers to play in Saudi Arabia and indicated the sport should examine its ties to China.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

How a LinkedIn post to support Harris put Labour in an awkward spot

A call for Labour activists to campaign for Kamala Harris has put Keir Starmer in an awkward spot.

Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters

Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China Sea

World - Financial Times - October 24

The Patriots’ Messy Breakup With Bill Belichick Sparked Lasting Drama

Belichick is one of the league’s great grudge holders, and he has seemingly set his sights on his former team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

Italian government's praise for El Alamein troops sparks fascism row

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Latest in Democracy Activists Sparking

Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months

Bahrain activists criticise UK over King Hamad's honorary knighthood

Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say

Regional court blames Guatemala for the disappearance of 4 human rights activists in 1989

Activists plant trees in Mali but residents strip them for firewood. They say there's no choice

Climate activists sentenced for red powder attack on US Constitution

In the wake of Democrats’ gut-wrenching losses, progressive activists ask, ‘What now?’

CVS strikes deal with activist Glenview Capital for four board seats

Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement

Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement

Alarmed residents and activists demand action over lead in the water in Syracuse

Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?

Hong Kong sentences 45 activists to prison in landmark security trial

Family of U.S. activist killed in West Bank still demanding answers

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts

A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites

How a LinkedIn post to support Harris put Labour in an awkward spot

Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters

The Patriots’ Messy Breakup With Bill Belichick Sparked Lasting Drama

Italian government's praise for El Alamein troops sparks fascism row

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