For over a year, a group of teens called the "Gilbert Goons" had been harassing and assaulting other teens. They'd record their attacks and post them online, often using brass knuckles and other weapons. These attacks continued even after one teen, Preston Lord, died from his injuries. The police an
Kehlani, known for their versatile use of she/they pronouns, didn’t play it safe with their latest album, “Crash. ” They mixed R&B with rock, dance, rap, and country, diving into unfamiliar territory. This risk paid off big time, earning them three Grammy nominations. But this creative journey wasn’
Ever wondered how ordinary people can come together online to fight for justice? Let's take a look at the social media activity surrounding the case of Roman Zadorov, wrongfully convicted for the murder of Tair Rada. In this digital age, online communities have become powerful platforms where variou
Elon Musk has been in a public spat with a Delaware judge over his $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, rejected the idea of reinstating the package. She argued that the stock options were approved under "deeply flawed" conditions and that Musk had too much cont
Anwar Fazal is known for his relentless pursuit of healthier lives for babies and mothers worldwide. Over six decades, he's played a crucial role in setting up several civil society groups focused on health, human rights, environment, and peace. But his journey into the breastfeeding movement is par
Climate change is a big problem, and understanding how people feel about it can help us find solutions. One group that's been looking into this is Western Buddhist climate activists. These are people who follow Buddhism and care a lot about the environment. Their feelings about climate change, like
Throughout history, authoritarian leaders have used similar tactics to undermine democracy. Recently, concerns have been raised about potential policies that mirror these authoritarian actions. However, the United States has a strong tradition of protecting human rights and democratic institutions.
In February, climate activists Jackson Green and Donald Zepeda pulled off a daring stunt. They entered the National Archives in Washington D. C. , armed with red paint and pink powder. Their target? The display cases protecting the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The act was a clea
Advocacy and activism in nursing are topics that have been discussed and debated for many years. These concepts involve political action aimed at social or political change. Some people believe that advocacy and activism should be part of a nurse's role, while others disagree. To understand what nur
Imagine this: a hate crime happens close to your school. You'd expect everyone to react the same way, right? Not quite. At Columbia University School of Social Work, reactions varied. Some students might have shown subtle racism without even realizing it. This isn't just about one bad incident; it's
