For over ten years, Wikimedia communities and associations in Europe have been working together to improve the legal framework for free knowledge in Europe –...
A chef’s recommendation is more than a selling point. It’s an opportunity to rebuild trust and drive change.
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There are moments in public life when a community must decide who it is—truly, unapologetically, without flinching. The release of __Sacred Worth, Shared Freedom__ by the Lavender Interfaith Collective (LInC) is one of those moments. __Sacred Worth, Shared Freedom__ is a bold, multi-faith statement and call to action affirming the inherent dignity of LGBTIQ+ people and urging communities,…
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IAA was proud to attend and present at another insightful CommsDay Summit. The Summit spanned two and a half days, opening with a pre-Summit forum on ‘Restoring Telecommunications Reputation’. This theme proved incredibly timely and resonated throughout the rest of the conference. Indeed, the telecommunications sector has come under significant heat over recent years. Major […]
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Atheist Ireland has made the following submission to the Department of Education and Youth Consultation on Wellbeing in Education. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Recommendations 2.1. Issue statutory guidelines on respect
Atheist Ireland has written to the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, about a recent WRC ruling that has undermined freedom of expression in Ireland. Ireland removed blasphemy from the Constitution
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Why did Black Spectrum Scholar have their advocacy and motives challenged, after they asked whether an autism diagnosis business was behaving unethically in coaching people on how to take an online autism screening test?
The post Black Spectrum Scholar on Ethics In Online Autism Diagnoses appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.
Retention keeps you alive. Advocacy makes you unstoppable.
There are fewer than 75 southern resident killer whales left off the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. Earlier this spring, the federal government announced new measures to protect them — wider approach distances, no-go zones for vessels, fishing closures in their habitat. That same government approved a mega port expansion at Roberts Bank, in the […]
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H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe Champions a Day of Charity and Community A celebrated royal humanitarian and television personality, H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe continues his commitment to philanthropy through his support of the Carol Baldwin Pink Paddle Challenge, an inspiring event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support…
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Support for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and against donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors that cut off donations to the organization seems to be gaining steam. The SPLC’s supporters, which include individual and organizational supporters, signed a letter decrying the DAF sponsors’ decision to not process fund distribution request to the SPLC from their clients. […]
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In 20 states across America and Washington, D.C., so-called “conversion therapy” practices have been banned, with every major medical and mental health association recognizing the practice is not only ineffective, but harmful to young people subjected to it. A recent ruling by the Supreme Court against Colorado’s ban has reignited alarm among LGBTQ+ people, allies, and advocates. The…
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Independent Sector, the League of Women Voters, Nonprofit VOTE, and the Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy Program launched Voices in Action, a collaborative initiative designed to equip nonprofits with the tools, confidence, and clarity they need to engage their communities in the democratic process ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Nonprofits are navigating growing challenges […]
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It’s been another busy period for the team with lots of regulatory news for the industry. We’re working hard to represent Members and shape policy that will affect the telecommunications sector in a way that is practical and measured. TCP Code RejectedThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) rejected the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code (TCP […]
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During the week of April 20, Planetary Science Institute members participated in various events in Washington, D.C. to garner Congressional support for space sciences. On Monday, they joined the more than 130 space advocates at ... Read More
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(Photo Courtesy of the Smiley® Charity Film Awards) Alesha Dixon and Roy, which took the People’s Choice Award. The realities of street violence, animal cruelty that captures the emotional impact of abuse and the exploration of modern nursing are among the 29 winners of the 2026 Smiley® Charity Film Awards. The program recognizes the most […]
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To support Members in meeting their obligations under the Telecommunications (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Consumer Protections) Industry Standard 2025 (the DFSV Standard), IAA has partnered with WISPAU to deliver targeted and practical training and compliance template materials. Who the DFSV Standard applies toCompliance with DFSV Standard is mandatory for all carriage service providers…
The United Nations is examining Ireland this year under the Universal Periodic Review. This is a unique UN Human Rights Council mechanism, established in 2006, that reviews the human rights
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Advocated for workforce development and industry recognition on Thursday, March 26
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The third annual CEDIA Day on Capitol Hill took place on Thursday, March 26.
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How one autistic mother’s pursuit of truth is part of a broader shift toward patient-led accountability, ethics, and reform.
The post An Autistic Patient Uprising Is Happening Now appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.
I’m a trans man who performs as a drag queen — and pink has always been my favorite color. I was born a girl and shoved into frilly pink princess dresses before I could walk. You might expect me to say I hated it, that I always felt uncomfortable in my own skin. What is true for cis men is also often assumed of trans men — that we only like masculine things. But the truth is, being…
USA Today: “The left-leaning protests with the Revolutionary-era call against President Donald Trump as a would-be monarch and authoritarian had the broadest geographic reach of any single-day protest in the United States in more than a half-century. They included not only familiar precincts in New York and Los Angeles and Austin but also communities in […]
December 2025 marked a landmark moment for the Wikimedia Foundation: After years of engagement within the United Nations (UN) system, the Foundation delivered remarks at...
USA Today: “With more than 3,100 events planned nationwide to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and policies, organizers expect the No Kings protests to draw millions of Americans into the streets March 28.” “Two earlier No Kings protests brought out huge crowds, and organizers hope this event will be among the largest days of protest […]
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The deeper work of neurodiversity-affirming practice is to dismantle systemic barriers, centre lived experience, and create cultures of genuine belonging. This is not just about survival, it is about cultivating spaces where we can thrive together. As bell hooks reminds us in All About Love (1999), “rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” The…
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The Internet Association of Australia Ltd (IAA) expresses its disappointment that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has rejected the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code (the Code), describing the decision as a missed opportunity to strengthen consumer safeguards through effective co-regulation. While not entirely unexpected, IAA notes this decision appears to be…
“We do want to address directly the issues you raised and encourage you to raise awareness of these risks via your well-established advocacy avenues.” Prepare for a long blog post. I’m concerned that a resource used in Family Court does not provide effective privacy for litigants, especially around HIPPA, gender identity, and immigration. For the […]
Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities has three major projects right now And we need help. Our current volunteers have taken on the Herculean task of delivering food to all of our pantry caretakers every month, a decision made necessary after someone stole our stuff from our distribution bins. Delivering pet food parcels to 30 households is a […]
Atheist Ireland has made the following submission to the National Conversation on Education, hosted by the Department of Education. Feel free to use the information here to prepare your own
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