Social justice

Social justice

Activists from around the globe are reporting harassment on Meta's platforms, with over 90% of surveyed land and environmental defenders experiencing online abuse linked to their work.

In California, the harm is particularly pronounced because the median bail amount far exceeds the ability of many women to pay it, especially in communities of color.

The Bhopal Gas Disaster in late 1984 led to over 22,000 deaths and widespread poisoning in Bhopal, highlighting the severe and long-lasting impacts of industrial negligence.

The Berkeley Police Department first adopted its fair and impartial policing policy in 2014, aiming to eliminate racial profiling and reduce disparities.

Implicit biases are ubiquitous prejudices that affect our decisions unconsciously, including assumptions about professional capabilities based on gender and race.

"BRAVE Bay Area, one of the nation's first rape crisis centers, is closing its doors in September because of what organizers described as insurmountable financial challenges and understaffing."

The court of appeals in Rome upheld a 2021 verdict in which mafia boss Francesco Bidognetti and his former lawyer were found guilty of mafia-related threats against journalists.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation supreme court ruled unanimously that Rhonda Grayson and Jeffrey Kennedy, descendants of enslaved individuals, are entitled to tribal citizenship.

A woman subjected to a three-hour torture ordeal expressed her horror, saying, 'Animals wouldn't even do what they did to me. They are sick people.'

Rice was seen dragging his girlfriend, Susan Rice, off a neighbor's porch after an altercation involving some Black teenagers. Rice allegedly referred to them as 'Section 8.'

Survivor benefits are payments made to the spouses or ex-spouses of deceased Social Security beneficiaries. These benefits can provide crucial income to those left behind.

'You've got blood on your hands' quickly became the slogan of the student protest movement and the red handprint its symbol. These protests were primarily about accountability and justice following the tragic deaths at the railway station.

The federal government now devotes hundreds of billions of dollars a year to programs that exclusively or disproportionately benefit low-income Americans, including housing subsidies, food stamps, welfare, and tax credits for working poor families.

Amy Sherald canceled her upcoming exhibition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery due to fears of censorship surrounding her painting of a transgender Statue of Liberty.

The action taken by Itch.io involved removing all NSFW games from its store pages and search results, a move described as "critical" and executed without warning.

In one example, someone negotiating a base salary as an experienced medical specialist in Denver, CO was advised by ChatGPT-o3 to ask for $400,000 if they were male. For the same position, an equally qualified woman was told to ask for $280,000.

Thousands of people protested in Kyiv against legislation seen as undermining anti-corruption institutions, gathering joyfully despite martial law, demonstrating unity and civic responsibility.

Despite our small steps toward enlightenment, we're all starving for the satisfaction of seeing someone finally get what they deserve.

Executive Order 14160 aims to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents without permanent legal status.

The warning from Zhejiang's publicity department emphasized that criticism should be constructive, avoiding gender opposition solely for entertainment value.

Sereen Haddad, who has been active in commemorating police violence against Palestinians, is denied her diploma at Virginia Commonwealth University due to her activism.

Prosecutors described how a former American Airlines flight attendant "robbed five young girls of their innocence and belief in the goodness of the world and the people they would encounter in it."

Sukli Oyam's life changed drastically after the death of her son, Ramesh, who was killed in crossfire between government forces and Naxalites. She now fears leaving her home.

DNA analysis showed that people buried under the same house were often related on their mother's side, indicating a matrilineal household formation in Catalhoyuk.

Queens NYC Council Member Robert Holden stated, "The fact that a visibly sick horse like Ryder was allowed to work at all is unbelievable and inexcusable." Holden emphasized that current regulations fail to protect the horses, urging the City Council to take action. He criticized the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for systemic failures in regulating the horse carriage industry, stating, "they fell asleep at the wheel on animal welfare." This sentiment was echoed by a juror from the recent animal abuse trial, who suggested the Department of Health should be held accountable.

This year, they just did not come. I've experienced a very noticeable drop in sponsorship income.

At least 77% of India's 38,000 sewer and septic workers are from the Dalit community, highlighting systemic caste-based employment in sanitation.

I see this book as an antidote to the cruelty-rather-than-kindness mentality. I feel like our society has been bedeviled with that kind of thinking at different times, but better hearts and minds have always prevailed.

The installation dedicated to the Moms 4 Housing protest features a mock-up of the house occupied by Dominique Walker, symbolizing the housing crisis and wealth disparity.

Sen. William Smith emphasizes the urgent need to clean up an overgrown cemetery in Prince George's County, which contains unmarked graves of Black children sent to a 19th-century juvenile facility. He believes acknowledging these deaths is crucial to addressing systemic issues within Maryland's juvenile justice system.

Recent floods in Texas resulted in over 100 fatalities, including children and counselors at a summer camp. The crisis has profoundly affected the community.

The King family emphasizes that while the release offers public curiosity, it is deeply personal, urging engagement with empathy, restraint, and respect for their ongoing grief.

Kelly Ghaisar taught her son to view police as protectors, unaware that her son, Bijan, would later need to navigate a frightening encounter with them.

More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have entered a compensation scheme set up by Harrods, confirming receipt of compensation.