Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzaiis being honored by Harvard University for her work promoting girls’ education by the 2018 Gleitsman Award.
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Bike Share Company Offering Free Rides On Election Day
Gotcha announced today it will make all of its bike share systems free on November 6th to help voters roll to the polls during the midterm elections.
First-Ever Misinformation Newsstand Erected in Manhattan
Columbia Journalism Review has unveiled a first-of-its-kind “News Stand” in Manhattan to educate voters on how to identify disinformation.
Laura Wooten, 97 Years Old and a Powerful Advocate for Democracy
Lawra Wooten is a poll worker in New Jersey. For 80 years now, she has been a powerful advocate, urging citizens to cast their votes, especially the youth.
Longtime Tibetan Rights Leader And China Mediator Lodi Gyari Dies
NED announces the passing away of long time friend and partner, Lodi Gyari, a democratic and tireless fighter for the rights of the Tibetan people.
Film Raises Funds for Isolated Hospital in Sudanese War Zone
Film raises funds for isolated hospital in Sudanese war zone where for several years President Omar al-Bashir waged war against his own people.
Political Author Ntozake Shange of ‘For Colored Girls’ Fame Dies
Ntozake Shange who wrote the 1975 Tony Award-nominated play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf,” died Saturday.
Opposition to Burying Dictator Franco in Madrid Cathedral Boils
Hundreds outside main Catholic church in Madrid Thursday protested against the possibility that Spanish dictator Francisco Franco may be laid to rest there.
Wave Of New Book Published This Year On The Impeachment Process
40 years after working on the impeachment of Richard Nixon, former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman is back on the case with a book: “The Case for Impeaching Trump.”
Twitter’s Crackdown On Alex Jones And Infowars Continues
Twitter has removed some accounts thought to be used to circumvent a ban on conspiracy-monger Alex Jones and Infowars, the company said Tuesday.