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fromGothamist
6 hours ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, an icon of the Civil Rights movement, has died at 84

Jesse Jackson, 84, was a longtime civil rights leader who championed the poor, founded Rainbow/PUSH, achieved diplomatic and corporate reforms, and popularized 'I am Somebody.'
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance

Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., civil rights leader and advocate for anti-war, pro-diplomacy politics, made peace central to his presidential campaigns and lifelong activism.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

A Dispatch From The Flagship No Kings Rally In The Twin Cities - Above the Law

A diverse crowd gathered at the Capitol, expressing a somber mood amidst a significant protest.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
#no-kings
US politics
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
5 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
#protests
US politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
US politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Cascades of Freedom flow at San Francisco' Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Yerba Buena Gardens features a significant monument to Martin Luther King Jr., promoting justice, peace, and reflection.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Dozens of LGBTQ+ candidates just got a major boost for 2026

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsed 35 candidates to strengthen LGBTQ+ political representation amid rising challenges in the 2026 election cycle.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

On Chavez, People, and Power

A respected figure was revealed to have caused harm to vulnerable individuals, prompting a call for accountability and reflection on past actions and movements.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Jesse Jackson Jr. Summons His Father's "Consistent Prophetic Voice"

Jackson Jr. recognized the full scope and character of his father's mission as the country preacher who brought "a consistent prophetic voice" to struggles for economic and social and racial justice, and peace, over the course of more than six decades in the public eye.
Chicago
#jesse-jackson
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

In Memoriam: the Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)

Rev. Jesse Jackson maintained his activism and moral leadership until his death in February 2026, continuing to organize campaigns for justice across racial and religious lines throughout his life.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

From abomination to somebody: What Jesse Jackson meant to Black queer boys in the Back pew

Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

In Memoriam: the Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)

Rev. Jesse Jackson maintained his activism and moral leadership until his death in February 2026, continuing to organize campaigns for justice across racial and religious lines throughout his life.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

From abomination to somebody: What Jesse Jackson meant to Black queer boys in the Back pew

#civil-rights-legacy
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Jesse Jackson hailed as ambassador of hope' at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden

Rev Jesse Jackson, a civil rights activist who championed the poor for over fifty years, was remembered at his memorial as an effective organizer whose 1988 presidential campaign inspired future leaders including Barack Obama.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Jesse Jackson hailed as ambassador of hope' at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden

Rev Jesse Jackson, a civil rights activist who championed the poor for over fifty years, was remembered at his memorial as an effective organizer whose 1988 presidential campaign inspired future leaders including Barack Obama.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

At Creating Change, LGBTQ+ activists gathered to confront turbulent times

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change conference gathered 2,000 activists in Washington, D.C. to build long-term movement infrastructure and community resilience amid targeted attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Obama Honors Jesse Jackson at His Funeral: Rose Above Despair and Kept That Righteous Flame Alive'

When the optimism of the early movement had begun to fade, and leadership had begun to fracture, and when the country seemed to have grown bored, gotten weary of the idea of justice and equality, and moved on to other concerns, Obama said, Reverend Jackson rose above despair, and kept that righteous flame alive.
Left-wing politics
#rainbow-coalition
#civil-rights-leader
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

He had a radiating aura': Chicagoans say goodbye to hometown civil rights hero Jesse Jackson

Hundreds of people lined up in Chicago to pay final respects to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84, before his funeral in South Carolina.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

He had a radiating aura': Chicagoans say goodbye to hometown civil rights hero Jesse Jackson

Hundreds of people lined up in Chicago to pay final respects to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84, before his funeral in South Carolina.
Social justice
fromFortune
1 month ago

From mom-and-pops to Goldman Sachs, Jesse Jackson's vision for American business sparked a revolution | Fortune

Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded workplace diversity and economic opportunity for Black Americans through campaigns like Operation Breadbasket, securing jobs, corporate commitments, and long-term investment.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why Trump Is Trying to Steal Jesse Jackson's Glory

Donald Trump praised Jesse Jackson after his death despite a pattern of disrespectful comments about deceased critics and ambivalence toward civil-rights figures.
Social justice
fromKqed
1 month ago

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Civil Rights Icon Who Fought for Tech Diversity, Dies at 84 | KQED

Jackson linked diversifying tech and access to capital to civil rights, urging investment in marginalized communities and STEM education while championing activism and sacrifice.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I worked closely with Rev. Jesse Jackson after he took a chance on me at age 19. Here's what he taught me about leadership.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. took a chance on me as a 19-year-old college student. At that age, as an intern in 2009, I should've been pouring coffee, maybe making copies. Instead, he put me to work on college affordability policy, youth violence prevention, and immigration reform at his Rainbow PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity) Coalition on the South Side of Chicago.
Social justice
fromAxios
1 month ago

How Jesse Jackson used the South to reshape Democratic politics

Jackson later built Operation Breadbasket and Rainbow PUSH Coalition, fusing economic pressure with political organizing. While based in Chicago, these efforts sought to shift corporate and political power across the South. Gillespie told Axios Jackson understood that economic leverage and democratic power were intertwined, particularly in Southern states where Black voters made up a significant share of Democratic primary electorates. Zoom out: Jackson's presidential bids in 1984 and 1988 demonstrated the pivotal role of Southern Black voters in Democratic primaries, Gillespie said.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 New York
1 month ago

Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., civil rights leader and devoted father, died after a rare neurological disorder; his children honored him and planned public memorials.
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