Activism OppArt Today 8:30 am Jewish Voices for Peace: Cease-Fire Jewish Voices for Peace: Cease-Fire Jewish Voices for Peace organized a massive protest in Grand Central Terminal on October 26, calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Gaza. Police arrested over 300 nonviolent demonstrators. George de Castro-Day November 8, 2023 (George de…
Activism / Obituary / November 8, 2023 Ady Barkan Turned Dying Into an Act of Love Even as his body gave out on him, Barkan invited his family, friends, and those lucky enough to cross his path to join him in fighting for a more just world. Sarah Johnson and Brad Lander Ad Policy Ady…
1 hour ago About sharing It has been a decade since the release of GTA 5 By Guy Lambert Entertainment Reporter One of the most highly anticipated games of a generation is getting closer to being released. Rockstar Games has confirmed that the trailer for GTA VI will be revealed in December – although there’s…
Activism / November 8, 2023 The Long, Wild, Bloody History of the Hollywood Strike Today’s strikes are part of a nearly century-long tradition within the entertainment industry. Chris Randle Ad Policy Pickets march between rows of watchful police during the biggest demonstration yet staged by the Conference of Studio Unions, at Columbia Studios, on October…
Politics / November 8, 2023 Democrats Are Supposed to Be in Trouble. Tell That to Andy Beshear. Kentucky’s pro-choice, pro-union governor just beat the combined power of Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, and the Republican money machine. John Nichols Ad Policy Andy Beshear delivers his victory speech to a crowd at an election night event at…
31 minutes ago About sharing By Jacqueline Howard BBC News Rishi Sunak has said he will hold the Met Police chief “accountable” over a pro-Palestinian march set to take place on Armistice Day. The prime minister has criticised the timing of the demonstration in London as “provocative and disrespectful”. But Sir Mark Rowley rejected calls…
32 minutes ago About sharing European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Ukraine’s President Zelensky in Kyiv last week By Sofia Bettiza BBC News, Brussels The European Commission has recommended that formal talks should begin with Ukraine on joining the European Union. The step takes Kyiv closer to the coveted prize of EU membership,…
12 minutes ago About sharing Carol Vorderman is to leave her weekly show on BBC Radio Wales, saying she has broken BBC guidelines by attacking the government on social media. The presenter, who has hosted the Saturday morning show for five years, is a vocal critic of the government on X, formerly Twitter. The BBC…
6 minutes ago About sharing By Vishala Sri-Pathma Business reporter, BBC News Fans of the chocolate bar Caramac have been left “devastated” after Nestle confirmed it is discontinuing the sweet. Nestle said it was “a difficult decision” but pointed to slower sales in recent years. Caramac was launched more than 60 years ago, quickly gaining…
1 hour ago About sharing Alfie Lewis has been named locally after the stabbing near Horsforth School on Tuesday By Kevin Shoesmith & Tom Airey BBC News A boy who died after a stabbing near a school in Leeds has been named locally as 15-year-old Alfie Lewis. Emergency services were called to Town Street in…