Denise Welch Slams Social Media Hate at Attitude Awards
Denise Welch condemned social media for inciting hatred at the Attitude Pride Awards, urging people to embrace their true selves without fear of online abuse.
Category : Activism
Rowson cartoon: Trump overshadows US 250th anniversary
A Martin Rowson cartoon depicts Donald Trump overshadowing the US's 250th anniversary of independence, highlighting political division and the fragility of democratic traditions.
UK Leads Global Crackdown on Climate Activism, Study Finds
UK police arrest eco-protesters at nearly three times global average, study shows, with new laws enabling crackdown.
Liverpool Lib Dem leader accused of queerbaiting in cover shoot
Liverpool Labour councillor Harry Doyle accuses Liberal Democrat leader Carl Cashman of using 'sex appeal' and 'queerbaiting' in an Attitude magazine cover shoot for political gain.
Welsh Activists Tear Down Union Jack and England Flags
Welsh nationalist group Mudiad Eryr Wen tore down Union Jack and St George's Cross flags from lampposts near Wrexham's Cae Ras stadium, calling the flags an 'embarrassment' and vowing to continue removals.
Palestine Action Activists Jailed for £1.2m Factory Raid
Four Palestine Action activists jailed for £1.2m factory raid on Elbit Systems near Bristol, with judge ruling it an act of terrorism.
Trump-Epstein Statue on National Mall Removed Over Permit Issue
US authorities remove Trump-Epstein statue from National Mall over permit violation, sparking controversy amid Epstein files debate.
Meghan Markle Warned Not to Win Britain Back During UK Visit
Meghan Markle will not win Britain back during her UK visit next week, a PR expert says. She should avoid overshadowing Prince Harry's Invictus Games event.
County Road Protest Condemned by Liverpool Council Leader
Liverpool Council leader Liam Robinson condemns planned anti-immigration protest on County Road, calling it a deliberate attempt to drive 'fear, hate and intimidation' and reopen wounds from 2024 riots.
Jamaica Beach Access Battle: Locals vs Tourism
Activists accuse Jamaica's government of privatizing beaches for tourism, sparking legal battles over public access to coastlines and constitutional rights.
Black Americans Sit Out 250th Birthday Celebrations
As America marks its 250th anniversary, many Black Americans are disengaging from celebrations, citing historical and ongoing struggles for freedom. The Stono Revolt of 1739 and modern tactics of withholding reaction reflect a deep-seated exhaustion.
NSW Labor Left Wants Anti-Protest Laws Scrapped at Conference
Fifty-six NSW Labor branches have passed motions to scrap controversial anti-protest laws, with the left faction backing repeal. Gambling, Aukus, and Palestine also top the agenda at the state conference.
NSW Labor Must Act on Poker Machine Harm at Conference
With nearly 90,000 poker machines in NSW, losses nearing $10bn, and harm concentrated in working-class areas, Darcy Byrne urges NSW Labor to confront the gambling lobby and enact reform.
Kate Forbes 'Treated Very Badly' by SNP, Says Ex-MSP
Kate Forbes was 'treated very badly' by the SNP during her 2023 leadership campaign, a former MSP claims, as she reveals she was told to 'lie' about her religious views on gay marriage.
Ofcom Sued Over Failure to Tackle Hate on TalkTV
Good Law Project launches judicial review against Ofcom for allegedly failing to act on transphobic hate speech and misinformation across TalkTV broadcasts, citing 21,000 public complaints.
Watery Fetishes Surge in UK: Aquaphilia Trend
Sales of water-related fetish videos rose 47% last year in the UK, with 'SCUBA' and 'underwater' among top 10 searched kinks. Experts explain the rise of aquaphilia.
Harry and Meghan's UK Trip 'Already a Disaster'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming UK trip is 'already a disaster no matter what happens,' according to royal commentator Bronte Coy, citing a 'circus' of back-and-forth briefings and security concerns.
Ayatollah's Six-Day Funeral to Draw 20 Million in Tehran
Tens of millions of mourners are expected to flood Tehran for a six-day funeral for slain Ayatollah Khamenei, with fears of stampedes and security clampdowns as world leaders attend.
Prince Harry Accused of Emotional Blackmail Over Security
Journalist Tom Sykes accused Prince Harry of using 'emotional blackmail' after he was denied taxpayer-funded security for his UK trip, calling his tearful reaction the 'high watermark' of manipulation.
Starmer's World Cup Flag Post Backfires Spectacularly
Keir Starmer's attempt to show English pride with a St George's Cross emoji on a World Cup post backfires, as critics highlight his past avoidance of the flag and Labour's alleged disdain for working-class patriots.
Millions to flood Tehran for Khamenei's week-long funeral
Millions of mourners are expected in Iran and Iraq for the week-long funeral of assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, coinciding with US Independence Day celebrations.
Harry and Meghan Face 'Test' with 'Not Trustworthy' Barb
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are at a crossroads, says royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, who issued a four-word barb: 'They are not trustworthy.' Harry visits UK next week alone.
South Africa's Liberal Symbol Faces Anti-Immigrant Protests
South Africa, once a beacon of liberal progress, now grapples with violent anti-immigrant protests, exposing deep-seated economic frustrations and policy failures.
Starmer: Pubs Can Stay Open for England-Mexico Match
Sir Keir Starmer said pubs in England can stay open until 1am for the World Cup quarter-final against Mexico, allowing fans to watch the match without a late-night curfew.
Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: Anti-Migrant Politics Fail
The Guardian condemns xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that blaming migrants for domestic issues is a dangerous distraction from real problems like inequality and corruption.
Golden Gate Bridge Protester Verdict: Activists Acquitted
A jury has acquitted all 26 activists who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024 to protest climate inaction, rejecting prosecutors' arguments that the protest endangered public safety.
Extremist Hatred Threatens Scotland, Must Be Opposed
Military-style protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh promote anti-immigration views. Scotland must stand firm against the rising threat of extremism, says Record View.
Football Thug and Far-Right Blogger in Fascist Parades
Notorious football thug Sandy Chugg and far-right blogger Craig Houston are accused of involvement in sinister fascist-style parades in Scotland, mimicking Mussolini's Blackshirts.
Scholes: Tuchel Shouldn't Play Mainoo vs Mexico
Paul Scholes says it would be unfair for England boss Thomas Tuchel to start Kobbie Mainoo in the World Cup last-16 against Mexico, given the midfielder's lack of tournament minutes.
McCrorie: McInnes Brings 'Us Against the World' Mentality
Ross McCrorie says Derek McInnes demands a ruthless edge and team unity at Rangers, recalling an 'us against the world' mentality from Aberdeen.
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