The Ocean Plastic Pollution Battle Has Just Begun

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:25:18 +0000

After decades of foot-dragging by petrochemical stakeholders, solutions to the ocean plastic pollution crisis are beginning to emerge.

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MicroActivist Founder & Amnesty International Gen Z Survey — Young People Committed To Stopping Climate Change & Plastic Pollution

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:42:56 +0000

Cynthia Shahan Bees in North CarolinaThanks to so many young activists, the world is viewed more honestly through their words and actions. These inspiring children don’t have time for denial. They have work to do, and they do it. One of my favorites is Connor, MicroActivist’s founder

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CHR to gov’t: Best reply to activism is to act on grievances

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:29:37 +0000

Rallyists hold program near CHR office before People's Sona 17

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) challenges the government to address grievances brought up by legitimate organizations instead of going after activists. “In the end, the best response to dissent is to effectively address legitimate grievances, and demonstrate that the government is working to the best interest of every Filipino, thereby also […]

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Bato to parents: Observe unusual activities of children who turned activists  

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 07:40:56 +0000

Bato to parents: Observe unusual activities of children who turned activists  

MANILA, Philippines — Neophyte Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has cautioned parents to observe the unusual activities of children who may have been recruited by communist organizations. “Lahat tayo mga parents, obserbahan natin mga anak natin sa pagbabago sa kanilang mga pag-uugali kung may pagbabago sa pananaw sa kanilang buhay,” Dela Rosa said over local […]

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China tells US diplomats in Hong Kong to stop interfering

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 12:17:07 +0000

China tells US diplomats in Hong Kong to stop interfering

China demanded that US diplomats based in Hong Kong “stop interfering” in the city’s affairs, after reports that they met with pro-democracy activists.

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Artist pays homage to murdered Colombia rights activists

Credit to Author: hmallorca| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:23:54 +0000

Doris Salcedo

Artist Doris Salcedo led volunteers in creating a public art display in homage to those killed in the aftermath of Colombia’s peace agreement.

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China detains activists, mutes livestreams ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 11:41:44 +0000

China detains activists, mutes livestreams ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

Chinese authorities have detained several activists ahead of the politically explosive 30th anniversary of the June 4 crackdown of Tiananmen protests.

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DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:54:09 +0000

DC's many prankster activists turn anger into street theater

Washington DC’s confrontational street-theater school is flourishing with the Trump administration as its nemesis.

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CHR urges PNP to ‘completely do away with profiling’

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 07:38:58 +0000

The Commission on Human Rights has urged the Philippine National Police to “completely do away with profiling.”

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