Tag: activism
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Data Center Activism, Gas Prices, Middle East Cease-Fire, and Juneteenth
TIME magazine reports on the growing political power of anti-data center activists, the outlook for gas prices, a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the significance of Juneteenth for reparations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastSocial IssuesFilm and TV Data CentersActivismGas PricesU.S.-Iran AgreementIsrael-Hezbollah Cease-fireJuneteenthFilm ReviewTIME magazine
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Highlights Opal Lee's Juneteenth Advocacy
USA TODAY reports on Opal Lee, the 99-year-old activist who spearheaded the nationwide movement for federal recognition of Juneteenth, sharing her journey in a new interview.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation Opal LeeJuneteenthFederal RecognitionActivismCivil RightsUSA TODAYHistory
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Earth Day's Inaugural Observation in 1970
The first Earth Day was observed on April 22, 1970, with an estimated 20 million Americans participating in events across the country at schools and community sites.
EnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEducation Earth DayHistory1970ActivismConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent Civil Rights leader and former presidential candidate, has died at 84. He was remembered by politicians and activists for his decades of work promoting equality and justice.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMedia Jesse JacksonCivil Rights MovementDonald TrumpJoe BidenGeorge W. BushSubstackActivism