This page contains selected news stories about the May and June 2020 protests organized chronologically under topic heading. Times are adjusted for Central Time. Additional topics and stories will be added here as the protests continue. Please let us know of any additional topic headings or stories that should be added. Thanks. Global Protests (6… Continue reading News Coverage of the May-June 2020 Protests
Tag: Activism
Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
In Episode #25, I talk about the causes of racism and ways we can all help work to eliminate it. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen] Anchor [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save.… Continue reading Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)
A Massive National Labor Strike: Peace and Equality Through Chaos and Anarchy?
The Rebel Alliance vs The Empire I’m a fan of Star Wars, but I’m not cult follower. I don’t dress up as characters or have Star Wars action figures. What I like about Star Wars is that the storyline is simple and familiar: There is a government (the Empire) which has become a totalitarian dictatorship… Continue reading A Massive National Labor Strike: Peace and Equality Through Chaos and Anarchy?
Poems for Peace – UNICEF
Here’s an inspiring video from UNICEF of young people sharing a call to peace through poetry in Arabic, English, and other languages. (UNICEF, 26 Mar 2020) [Video Date: 26 Mar 2020. Posted: 30 Apr 2020.]
MEDIA REFORM: The Des Moines Register Responds to Public Protest Over Carson King Profile Story
Introduction The Des Moines Register is an award-winning Iowa newspaper, having received 16 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding achievements and public service. At the time of its most recent acquisition by Gannette in 1985, it was second to the New York Times in the number of Pulitzer Prizes awarded. Because of this ongoing history of journalistic… Continue reading MEDIA REFORM: The Des Moines Register Responds to Public Protest Over Carson King Profile Story
Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
In the NewsHour’s Facebook Watch show, “That Moment When,” the founder of an organization dedicated to preventing senseless killing talks about the importance of building community. With Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killing (MASK), Chicago’s Tamar Manasseh goes to “where bad things are going to happen” and, over barbecue and good conversation, seeks to save lives. (12… Continue reading Tamar Manasseh on repairing the cracks in our communities with Tikkun Olam
CLIMATE – Federal Government Announces Ominous Climate Report (23 Nov 2018)
Summary Below is news coverage over the past few days of a 23 Nov 2018 government climate report that describes serious negative outcomes that will be unavoidable if we don’t act soon to avert them. Some analysts are describing this as an extinction level event. The two volume report is available on the GlobalChange.gov website… Continue reading CLIMATE – Federal Government Announces Ominous Climate Report (23 Nov 2018)