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6 Types of Protests That Are Too Dangerous For You To Get Involved

In a time when voices are louder than ever and causes are passionately defended in streets across the globe, protests have become a symbol of collective power. Marches, sit-ins, and demonstrations have helped change history, from civil rights to environmental awareness. But not all protests are created equal—some cross a…

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‘So this is worst possible case scenario’: Woman gets on bus, everybody starts staring. Then she reads the sign and finds out why

A woman may have committed arguably one of the most embarrassing faux pas in public transit history after not paying attention to where she sat. Nola (@nolagordon) shared a pair of Snapchat photos she took while riding the bus. Her lack of situational awareness earned her over 270,000 views on…

The Mary Sue

Federal judge recuses himself days before sentencing Memphis officers accused in Tyre Nichols' death

The judge presiding over the federal case against five former Memphis police officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols has recused himself from further proceedings, just days before four of them were scheduled to be sentenced

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Cyberattacks on Nonprofits & Journalists Surge 241% in a Year

The number of cyberattacks targeting nonprofits, independent media, and civil rights organizations has surged by a whopping 241% over the past year. As

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Would Releasing the Martin Luther King Files Help Curb the Surveillance State?

The FBI spied on the civil rights leader for years. Would releasing its surveillance files just be a further violation of King's privacy, or would it make future abuses less likely?

Reason

9 Dog Names Inspired by Famous Heroes

Finding the perfect name for a new furry friend is no small task—especially when you want it to reflect personality, courage, or a touch of epic flair. Whether your pup is bold, loyal, goofy, or gentle, a heroic name adds charm and character. These dog names inspired by famous heroes…

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Los Angeles, city of immigrant protests: why it’s no surprise LA rose up against Trump

For decades, LA has been at the center of the civil rights and immigrants’ rights movements – and Trump’s raids appear to be mobilizing a new generation

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A field guide to ‘accelerationism’: White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos

A man named Regan Prater was charged with arson for the burning of Highlander Center in New Market, Tennessee, on May 7, 2025. The nonprofit has a long history of involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. The FBI stated in a court document that Prater participated in neo-Nazi Telegram group…

The Conversation

Airlines are handing your data to ICE — civil rights groups now want Congress to stop it

There's only one way to book your ticket if you don't want your data sold.

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Satanic Temple accuses Iowa officials of religious discrimination

The Satanic Temple's leader in Iowa is accusing state officials of religious discrimination against the group

The Independent UK

American funk pioneer Sly Stone dies aged 82

American funk legend Sly Stone, founder of the trailblazing group Sly and the Family Stone, whose songs drove a civil rights-inflected soul explosion in the 1960s, has died at the age of 82.

Radio France Internationale

Trump’s use of the national guard against LA protesters defies all precedents

Violence has erupted on the streets of cities across southern California over the weekend, as protesters clashed with agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency detaining people they suspected to be illegal immigrants. The US president, Donald Trump, took the unusual decision on Saturday to deploy 2,000…

The Conversation

As Trump Threatens Columbia's Accreditation, the School Should Stop Trying To Placate Him

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the school’s handling of campus antisemitism violated civil rights law and is grounds for revoking accreditation.

Reason

Government moves to drop Sheetz discrimination case as Trump targets key civil rights tool

Federal authorities are moving to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country’s civil rights laws

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Harvey Milk's Legacy Returns to Stage as an Opera Even As Trump Tries to Sink His Name

In a move that has ignited outrage among LGBTQ+ communities and civil rights advocates, the Trump-aligned leadership at the Department of the Navy is reportedly moving to rename a ship originally christened the USNS Harvey Milk. However, the name and life of the gay rights activist is celebrated in the…

The Independent UK

Federal judge hints at early release of MLK Jr assassination files following Trump’s order

The official narrative surrounding the killing of the civil rights icon has long been disputed by his family, inspiring decades of conspiracy theories speculating about what really happened on April 4, 1968

Salon

Black women "target" of Trump DEI purge

The president’s attack on diversity efforts has derailed the government careers of highly educated civil servants

The Independent UK

Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. — files that the civil rights leader’s relatives want to keep under wraps in the national archives

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Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation

The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.

WhatToWatch

Fact vs Fiction: Godfather of Harlem season 4 episode 7 — did Joe Colombo start the Italian-American Civil Rights League?

Godfather of Harlem season 4 episode 7 sees Colombo start the Italian-American Civil Rights League and Frank get into trouble. But what really happened?

Salon

Minneapolis isn't sorry

Five years after the historic murder and civil rights uprising, not much in the city has changed

Reason

Civil Rights Groups Say Immigrants Are Being Denied Legal Access at Detention Centers

Reason confirmed reports of dysfunction and violence at one of those detention centers earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Foundations donate $1.5M to help restore historic Black church in Memphis gutted by arson

Several foundations have donated $1.5 million to help rebuild after arson gutted a historic Black church that played an important role in the civil rights movement

Fortune

Donald Trump is creating a 'civil rights' initiative to target DEI programs in the private sector

The new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative plans to focus on companies with federal grants or contracts.

Salon

Trump will target all Americans' rights

"You will have no rights that Trump and the federal government are bound to respect"

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