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Now's Our Chance! Urge Leaders to Ban Plastic Bags in California

The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that there are 46,000 pieces of plastic litter floating in every square mile of ocean.[1] Plastic bags are modern day tumbleweeds that can be seen floating in the sea and across the land. Although the plastics industry is trying to convince

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End Sexual Violence, Starting in Texas

by Break The Box

Sexual violence isn't just about rape or physical harassment. It begins when we hurt people through the words we use and attitudes we carry. Stereotypes of what it means to be a man or woman—for instance, boys should do physical activities and girls need to be "ladylike"—can limit our worth and

NEW VIDEO: "Don't Frack My Mother" is an anthem for everyone

by Artists Against Fracking

Directors: Sarah Sophie Flicker, Maximilla Lukacs and Tennessee Thomas Video Producer: Rebecca Fernandez Editor: Maximilla Lukacs The artists of Artists Against Fracking worked together to create this music video for "Don't Frack My Mother," Sean Lennon's very own anti-fracking anthem. Recognize

Know the truth about Palestine

by I recognize the Palestinian state. What about you?

"More than 75% of the entire Palestinian population was driven outside of their homes and kicked out of their land and denied their rights of return to their homeland, and the remaining 25% of Palestinians live as second class citizens in the illegal state of Israel or under a brutal

I Support Palestinian Human Rights!

by US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation

Sixty four years ago today, humanity took an inspirational step forward when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1 of which states: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." To mark this occasion, we celebrate