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Conservative activist sues 2 major law firms over diversity fellowships
Politics After successfully targeting affirmative action, Edward Blum has his sights set on corporate inclusion efforts. Affirmative action opponent Edward Blum in front of the Supreme Court in Washington in October. Photo for The Washington Post by Shuran Huang By Julian Mark and Taylor Telford, Washington Post August 23, 2023 | 9:05 AM The conservative […]
Ady Barkan, health care activist, dies at 39
National News As Barkan confronted his mortality, he dedicated the rest of his life to changing the American health care system. Ady Barkan, at home in Santa Barbara, California, Sept. 17, 2019. Rozette Rago / The New York Times By Mike Ives, New York Times Service updated on November 2, 2023 | 10:47 AM Ady […]
Suspect charged in fatal stabbing of activist, a Mass. native, in Brooklyn
Crime Brian Dowling, 18, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged in the killing of Ryan Carson, 32. By Hurubie Meko and Liam Stack, New York Times Service October 6, 2023 | 9:14 AM NEW YORK — A man was arrested and charged with murder Thursday in connection with the fatal stabbing this week of an […]
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women’s oppression
Politics “This prize is first and foremost a recognition of the very important work of a whole movement in Iran with its undisputed leader, Narges Mohammadi.” Prominent Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, center, sits next to Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, left, while attending a meeting on women’s rights in Tehran, Iran, […]
Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor
College Sports Brenda Tracy, founder of the nonprofit “Set the Expectation,” is known for her work with college teams, educating athletes about sexual violence. She has spoken to Michigan State’s football team multiple times. Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, […]