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Bruce Springsteen Blasts Trump’s Muslim Ban at Australian Concert: WATCH
Bruce Springsteen issued a strong condemnation of Donald Trump's Muslim ban at a concert in Adelaide, Australia. The statement drew huge … [Read more...] about Bruce Springsteen Blasts Trump’s Muslim Ban at Australian Concert: WATCH
Thousands Take to Streets in Mumbai, India for LGBTQ Pride Parade: WATCH
Thousands took part in Mumbai, India's Queer Azaadi Mumbai Pride Parade on Saturday, The Hindu reports: The parade began with a gathering of people … [Read more...] about Thousands Take to Streets in Mumbai, India for LGBTQ Pride Parade: WATCH
Samantha Bee Offers Alternative to ‘White House Correspondents Dinner’ Since Trump is Attacking the Press
Samantha Bee is hosting an alternative to the White House Correspondents Dinner that will roast Donald Trump and donate proceeds to the Committee to … [Read more...] about Samantha Bee Offers Alternative to ‘White House Correspondents Dinner’ Since Trump is Attacking the Press
ACLU Shatters Fundraising Records with $24 Million Weekend Haul from 356,306 Donations
Following Donald Trump's executive order barring citizens from seven countries from entering the U.S., and the ACLU's legal challenge which won a stay … [Read more...] about ACLU Shatters Fundraising Records with $24 Million Weekend Haul from 356,306 Donations
Shooting That Killed 6, Wounded 8 at Quebec Mosque was ‘Terrorist Attack on Muslims’, Says Justin Trudeau
Gunmen killed six and wounded eight a t a Quebec mosque on Sunday night in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described as a "terrorist attack on … [Read more...] about Shooting That Killed 6, Wounded 8 at Quebec Mosque was ‘Terrorist Attack on Muslims’, Says Justin Trudeau
Google Launches $4 Million Crisis Fund for Immigrant Rights Organizations
Google has launched a multi-million dollar crisis fund to help immigrant organizations, USA Today reports: The search-engine giant has created a $2 … [Read more...] about Google Launches $4 Million Crisis Fund for Immigrant Rights Organizations
Starbucks to Hire 10,000 Refugees
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has announced that the company will hire 10,000 refugees over five years in the 75 countries where Starbucks does … [Read more...] about Starbucks to Hire 10,000 Refugees
Moonlight’s Mahershala Ali Delivers Emotional SAG Awards Speech About Muslim Faith, Persecution: WATCH
Mahershala Ali delivered an incredible SAG Awards acceptance speech, highlighting his Muslim faith and the themes of Moonlight to convey a powerful … [Read more...] about Moonlight’s Mahershala Ali Delivers Emotional SAG Awards Speech About Muslim Faith, Persecution: WATCH
WH Chief of Staff: ‘There’s No Regret’ That Jews Were Left Out of Holocaust Remembrance Statement
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus defended a statement put out by the White House on Holocaust Remembrance Day that did not mention Jewish … [Read more...] about WH Chief of Staff: ‘There’s No Regret’ That Jews Were Left Out of Holocaust Remembrance Statement