International Badass Activists
It’s human to think different.
From holocaust denial to racism and homophobia, these men have loud opinions – and they want your vote! Source: The Hateful 8: Meet the Biggest Bigots On the Ballot in 2018 – Rolling Stone
“As women whose ancestors have lived through the incivility of slavery, segregation, and all other forms of discrimination ... we consider it an insult to characterize Ms. Waters’ call for the exercise of our constitutional rights as uncivil and un-American." Source: 'Civility Won't Save Us': Black Women Push Democratic Leaders to Back Maxine Waters - …
For Muslims, it is imperative to think critically about the narrative around religious freedom, because what is being denied is not simply freedom to practice faith. Source: The Muslim Ban Reminds Us Exclusion Has Always Been a Fundamental Part of US History - Rewire.News
Email and phone records between Bethany Christian Services and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights reveal disarray in handling of separated children. Source: Amid Chaos, Bethany Christian Services Raises Money Off Child Separations - Rewire.News
Whatever historians have to say about his political legacy, Barack Obama will be remembered as charming, diplomatic, thoughtful, and very well-read. Source: Barack Obama Shares a List of Enlightening Books Worth Reading | Open Culture
Take an innocuous statement like, “we should teach children about the life of Helen Keller.” What reasonable, compassionate person would disagree? Hers is a story of triumph over incredible adversity, of perseverance and friendship and love. Source: A New Massive Helen Keller Archive Gets Launched: Take a Digital Look at Her Photos, Letters, Speeches, Political …
Reno resident Russell Lehmann is telling his story. A former staff member for Newton Learning Center, Lehmann travels the country speaking about his personal journey and awareness about autism. Source: Reno Man Sheds Light on Autism Through Personal Experience
