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A Rose McGowan documentary series about her life as an activist is coming to TV

sudshr47 January 2, 2018

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Actress and activist Rose McGowan, who was among the first to publicly accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, will star in her own documentary series to premiere on E! this monthCitizen Rose will follow McGowan, now a prominent face and voice in the movement to end sexual misconduct in Hollywood and beyond.

The show premieres in conjunction with McGowan’s memoir Brave, which is set to release on Jan. 30. After the premiere, the remaining four episodes will air in spring.

Within a week of the first breaking Weinstein news, McGowan’s Twitter account was suspended, drawing uproar from her supporters (Twitter explained why in a statement). She remained at the forefront of the #MeToo movement after her suspension and rallied her supporters into #ROSEARMY and a full feminist revolution. Read more…

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Newsweek tweets scarily tone-deaf photo of MLK Jr. in a casket

sudshr47 January 1, 2018

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The next time you’re thinking of tweeting a photo of a Civil Rights legend in a casket, just, uh … don’t.

Earlier today, the Newsweek twitter account shared a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his casket with the caption, “Have you seen my brother Martin?” The tweet was promptly deleted, but not before it caught the attention and ire of Twitter.

Bernice King, the youngest daughter of MLK Jr., also took notice of the strange tweet.

Why, @Newsweek? Wowhttps://t.co/VOSnmZonGc

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 1, 2018 Read more…

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Male stars will also wear black to the Golden Globes to protest sexual misconduct in Hollywood

sudshr47 December 27, 2017

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The red carpet will go black at this year’s Golden Globes – and it’s not stopping with the women.

Weeks ago, we learned that many actresses planned to wear black to this year’s ceremony, as a sign of protest against the industry’s sexual abuse epidemic. As it turns out, though, men will be getting in on the action as well. 

Stylist Ilaria Urbinati announced on Instagram (via People) that her male clients – which include Dwayne Johnson, Tom Hiddleston, Armie Hammer, and Garrett Hedlund – will also wear black in solidarity with their female colleagues. Read more…

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#MeToo creator Tarana Burke will drop the Times Square ball on New Year’s Eve

sudshr47 December 19, 2017

Tarana Burke, the activist who created the “Me Too” campaign back in 2007, which recently inspired an online movement against sexual assault and harassment, is leading us all into 2018.
Burke will be participating in New York’s traditional New Year’s…

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Republicans are coming out with a ‘net neutrality’ plan that will only please internet providers

sudshr47 December 19, 2017

Fresh off the gutting of net neutrality rules by the Federal Communications Commission, Republicans in Congress are working on a bill that would allow internet providers to create fast lanes, according to a source that has seen a synopsis of the bill…

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Courtney Barnett joins #MeNoMore campaign against sexual abuse in the music industry

sudshr47 December 12, 2017

It’s the music industry’s turn to unite against systemic sexual abuse.
Musician Courtney Barnett is one of hundreds of women in the Australian music industry to join a campaign against sexual harassment and assault.
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How killing net neutrality will hurt online protests and free speech

sudshr47 December 7, 2017

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Editor’s note: Jonathan Perri is the North American Director of Campaigns & Partnerships at Change.org.

Last month, Change.org reached a milestone of 200 million people having signed or started a petition on our platform in the last 10 years. We’ve always viewed our free petition tools as a resource for the underdogs, the Davids fighting Goliaths to make the world a better place. That’s why we strongly oppose Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to end net neutrality. 

Change.org does not take positions on many issues  —  we believe that’s best left to the people who use our platform, and that it’s our mission to provide the tools that empower them to tell their own stories to make a difference in the world. At the same time, we recognize that as the world’s largest online petition platform, we can’t continue that mission if a few powerful corporations are given the ability to amplify some voices and censor others.  Read more…

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GOP Senators voted ‘yes’ on an illegible tax bill at 2 a.m. and the dragging has begun

sudshr47 December 2, 2017

Who cares if no one could read it? A win is a win, right?
A hastily sewn together Republican tax bill, dubbed by many on Twitter as the #GOPTaxScam, passed through the U.S. Senate after a critical vote at around 2 a.m. on Dec. 2. Now, as Americans wa…

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