Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: activism

US military vets and allies begin 40-day hunger strike for Gaza

The hunger strikers are gathering at the U.S. Mission to the U.N. for their action.

Greenpeace remains determined to fight the corporate silencing of dissent

From its earliest history, Greenpeace has fought back against attacks from polluting interests and it continues to this day.

National Day of Action to demand health care, not profit

A discussion about the current healthcare crisis in the United States and why it is imperative that people organize now for a solution, such as national improved Medicare for all.

See the world and save the planet: 10 incredible places that...

Purpose-driven travel offers unforgettable experiences that foster environmental stewardship, cultural connection, and lasting impact.

I’m a brand new activist—here’s what got me to join others...

It’s impossible to truly understand an issue until it becomes personal in some way. That’s exactly what happened to me.

Michigan AG drops charges against pro-Palestinian campus protesters

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dropped all charges against seven people arrested last year at the University of Michigan amid allegations of bias that the Democrat rejected.

The Vietnam and Gaza wars shattered young illusions about US leaders

Six decades later, it took much less time for young Americans to turn decisively against their government’s key role of arming Israel’s war on Gaza.

If fear is the goal, then solidarity is the antidote

So let this be our mantra: It outlaws me, and I outlaw it.

Where do we go from here?

Someone said I really should I replied I surely would If I only thought I could So I left things as they stood.

Could we be entering a ‘movement moment’ against Trump?

Know the characteristics of powerful whirlwinds of protest against injustice and tyranny.

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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).