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New Zealand opposition parties back Māori plea to King Charles
Opposition politicians said the letter was a necessary ‘extreme step’, with Māori rights under almost weekly attack from the government. New Zealand’s opposition parties have thrown their support ...The Guardian - 4h -
Argentina accuses Venezuela of harassing opposition members sheltering at its embassy in Caracas
The government of Argentina has accused its Venezuelan counterpart of continually harassing six members of the political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic ...ABC News - 7h -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, the 'Princess of Black Poetry,' dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a prominent poet, civil rights activist and educator, has died at 81. 'We will forever be grateful for the unconditional time she gave to us.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Mace, activist dispute handshake that resulted in arrest
A disputed handshake is at the center of a Tuesday incident involving Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) that resulted in an Illinois man’s arrest, according to a police report and a witness who spoke to The ...The Hill - 11h -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81
Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."CBS News - 1d -
Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle
Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Venezuela's opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition
Venezuela’s political opposition is signaling a shift toward a flexible timeline for a government transition that it had long insisted would come next month when the new presidential term is set to ...ABC News - 1d -
Bolton: Patel support 'appeasement' for Gaetz opposition
Former national security advisor John Bolton said some lawmakers may be trying to “appease” President-elect Trump by supporting his Cabinet nominees after strong opposition to former Rep. Matt ...The Hill - 1d -
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Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office
The series of open letters from human rights activists and former corrections officials aligned with a larger push from Democrats for sweeping clemency action for those in prison.The New York Times - 2d -
Macy’s Pushed to Find Options for Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury by Activist Investor
Barington Capital wants the storied retailer to spin off the two chains and get more value out of its real estate.Inc. - 2d -
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Tanzania opposition laments its ‘naivety’ over president as repression intensifies
Recent killings and arrests of government critics suggest end of reformist approach under Samia Suluhu Hassan, say political rivals. When Samia Suluhu Hassan took office as Tanzania’s president in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to opposition rival
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate conceded defeatABC News - 3d -
‘Beyond our dreams’: exiled Syrian activists set sights on returning home
Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks end of a chapter for citizens that began with Arab spring uprising. Nasma and Haleem Kawas met during the first protests in Aleppo against Bashar al-Assad’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Opposition wins Ghana presidential election, vice-president says
Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.BBC News - 3d -
Opposition leader wins Ghana election as vice-president concedes
Early votes show decisive rejection of incumbent party after years of economic turmoilFinancial Times - 3d -
Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election
Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential electionABC News - 3d -
Who are the opposition fighters overrunning Syria?
The swiftly developing crisis has taken much of the world by surprise.ABC News - 4d -
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, DamascusABC News - 4d -
Where Turkey stands as opposition insurgents advance in neighboring Syria
As forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad make swift and significant advances in Syria, Turkey is watching closely for any spilloverABC News - 5d -
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Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban
Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...The Hill - 6d -
Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist
Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.The New York Times - 6d -
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South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach president
After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shockingly declared martial law on Tuesday, opposition parties Wednesday sought to impeach him. While South Korea's reputation as a democratic stronghold ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Georgia's opposition comes under attack as leader is dragged from HQ
The prime minister had earlier vowed that the organisers of a week of pro-EU protests would face justice.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Government Detains Opposition Figures
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who are furious about the government’s position on Europe.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
French government toppled in no-confidence vote brought by opposition
The French government has been ousted in a vote of no-confidence, plunging the euro zone's second-largest country into deep political and economic uncertainty.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
A court in Kenya finds a housemate guilty in the killing of an LGBTQ activist
A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years agoABC News - Dec. 4 -
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The Switch Up — Activists say AIDS-free generation on the horizon
The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 1988. Thousands were contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Since the first AIDS case was reported in 1981, some 25 million ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoon
The country faces an uncertain future after its leader Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declared and then reversed martial law.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?
The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s president lifts martial law in the face of united opposition
Rightwing president backs down after most serious challenge to country’s democracy since 1980s. Live updates: President Yoon urged to explain his decision South Korea’s rightwing president ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Opposites attract — and bond — for Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg
One tightly wound, the other loose and spontaneous. The setup for 'A Real Pain'? Yes, and the actors themselves.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - Dec. 2
