Tag: Social justice

In 2022, California took a bold step in declaring itself a sanctuary for transgender health care under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership. This move ensured gender-affirming care for minors in California and those residing outside...

Hundreds of people assembled in downtown Long Beach on Presidents Day to participate in the “Not My President” rally, voicing their opposition to the Trump administration and Elon Musk's involvement. The protest took place...

Californians recently rejected Proposition 6, an anti-slavery ballot measure that aimed to eliminate forced prison labor. Despite this setback, lawmakers, led by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, are determined to reintroduce a revised version of the...

Karen Bass: Leading Los Angeles Through Housing Crisis Post-FiresThe devastating aftermath of the Palisades fire in Los Angeles has left the city grappling with a housing crisis of unprecedented proportions. Karen Bass, the city's...

California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, took a stand on Tuesday to support state educators and their immigrant and LGBTQ+ students against threats from the Trump administration. Bonta emphasized that California laws prioritizing inclusive school...

The Biden administration has taken a groundbreaking step in the fight against Islamophobia and Anti-Arab hate in the United States. In response to the disturbing increase in bias, discrimination, and threats faced by Muslim...

RW Johnson, a former leader of the Helen Suzman Foundation, recently voiced his concerns regarding the invitation extended to Imtiaz Sooliman for a lecture. Johnson criticized Sooliman for his anti-Israel statements and alleged anti-Semitic...

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke passionately about expanding abortion rights during her campaign stop in Wisconsin, just before skipping the Al Smith Catholic charity dinner in New York City. She emphasized the importance of...

Democrats Emphasize Diversity and Criticize Republicans for NoticingIn the realm of mainstream media, it is not uncommon to come across headlines that read "Republicans pounce, Republicans seize," or something along the lines of "Republicans...

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, has been a subject of discussion when it comes to her racial identity. Many Americans seem to have differing opinions on whether Harris should talk...

Former special assistant to the president, Cliff Sims, shared insights on Vice President Harris' liberal policies and record on a recent show, highlighting her genuine radical nature. Two Black female activists, Cora Masters Barry...

Black voters across the country are expressing a mix of excitement and concern regarding Kamala Harris' campaign. Nathan Gaines, a 43-year-old barber and Army veteran from Milwaukee, shared his thoughts, stating, "If Kamala steps...

The left-wing group Black Lives Matter is opposed to Vice President Kamala Harris being appointed as the presumed Democratic nominee without a public vote. They are urging the Democratic National Convention to establish a...

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have sparked protests and encampments on college campuses nationwide, with over 3,100 arrests and detentions since April 18. The majority of individuals were charged with trespassing or disturbing the peace, while some...

Black voters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, play a crucial role in the upcoming election. Despite making up only 5 percent of the electorate in the state, their votes could be the deciding factor in this...

David D. Cole, the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (A.C.L.U.), has decided to step down from his position after serving for eight eventful years. His time at the organization was marked...

The New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds players engaged in a unique national anthem standoff before their game on the Fourth of July. The standoff involved four players initially, but eventually came down to...

A group of Black clergy members gathered for a rally in Tennessee, claiming that charges against the former Chattanooga Police Chief, Celeste Murphy, are racially motivated. The district attorney, Coty Wamp, responded to their...

The recent presidential debate was a chaotic and messy affair, with former President Donald J. Trump and President Biden engaging in personal attacks and insults rather than discussing important policy issues. Trump often distorted...

During a recent Baltimore Orioles-Cleveland Guardians game at Camden Yards, fans waving "Free Palestine" flags were asked to leave by stadium security. The incident was captured on video by The Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin...

President Biden is set to pardon American veterans who were convicted of engaging in gay sex under a military code that prohibited such behavior for over six decades. This move is expected to grant...

Brown University is offering a summer course called the "Politics of Fatness," which focuses on exploring the concept of "fatphobia." The course, titled "The F-Word: Examining the Science, Culture, and Politics of Fatness," aims...

A California Democrat was deeply moved during a recent meeting of the California Assembly Committee on Judiciary when a Republican lawmaker argued that it would be unfair to require Asians and Latinos to contribute...

The recent hiring of Tyler Cherry, a former Interior Department communications director in the Biden administration, to work on communications within the White House has stirred up controversy due to his past social media...

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, recently engaged in a heated debate with his primary challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer. During the debate, Bowman raised concerns about the pro-Israel lobby targeting...

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., recently suggested that the pro-Israel lobby is targeting him because he is an "outspoken Black man." This accusation came during a heated debate with his primary challenger, Westchester County Executive...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently made a significant announcement during a Juneteenth celebration, unveiling the formation of a reparations task force dedicated to addressing historical injustices faced by Black people in the United States....

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago took a significant step on Monday by signing an executive order to establish a task force dedicated to making recommendations for reparations for the Black residents of the city....

Maryland Governor Wes Moore made a historic decision on Monday morning to pardon over 175,000 convictions related to marijuana use. This bold move is in line with the state's legalization of recreational marijuana in...

Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore has made a significant decision to pardon over 175,000 marijuana convictions, marking a substantial shift in drug policy within the state. The pardons will specifically benefit about 100,000 individuals...

Actor Morgan Freeman recently expressed his disapproval of Black History Month once again. The 87-year-old actor stated in an interview with Variety that he detested the idea of dedicating a month to Black history....

Los Angeles recently removed the last remaining traffic signs from the Silver Lake neighborhood that were targeted towards the gay community. The signs, which read "No cruising. No U-turns. Midnight to 6 am," were...

Liberals in the West Coast have been facing criticism for the state of cities in their control, such as homelessness, crime, and dysfunction. This has led some centrist voters to question why liberals should...

The recent layoffs at the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) have raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the organization's practices. Despite claims of hoarding over $1 billion in donor funds, the actual amount is...

Los Angeles recently removed the last remaining traffic signs in the Silver Lake neighborhood that targeted the gay community. The signs that prohibited cruising, U-turns, and restricted activity from midnight to 6 am were...

Welcome back to Spin Cycle, the news digest from Escape Collective. Today we have a variety of interesting stories to share with you, from a Paris-Roubaix incident update to some insights into the world...

Artists and Cultural Organizations in Amed Unite Against InjusticeAmed City Theatre, Middle East Cinema Academy, Ma Music Academy, Women's Culture, Arts and Literature Association (KASED), and Dicle Culture and Art Association have come together...

Activist Tonya Williams Recognized for Advocacy in Canadian Entertainment IndustryFor many, Tonya Williams is best known for her role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the popular soap opera The Young and The Restless....

Sandra Oh Supports Hoa Xuande on Set of The SympathizerHoa Xuande, the Australian actor nominated for a Gotham TV Award for his role in the HBO series "The Sympathizer," shared his experience of working...

The Super-Rich and Taxation: A Global DebateIn a world where the wealthiest individuals are living in a separate realm of their own, the issue of tax avoidance by billionaires has come to the forefront...