Al Jazeera Journalist Budeiri Detained by Israeli Police in East Jerusalem
On Sunday, police arrested twins Muna and Muhammad al-Kurd, who led a demonstration against attempts to evict Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah.
Russian Activist Given Jail Sentence After Removal From Poland-Bound Plane
Andrei Pivovarov, the head of the Open Russia movement, was accused of supporting a local election candidate on behalf of an "undesirable" organization.
Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa and the Other Celebs Supporting Palestine Over Israel
Violence is mounting in Jerusalem over the evictions of Palestinians from a neighborhood to make room for Jewish settlers—and a number of celebrities are speaking out.
Parkland Students Voice Outrage After Fourth Mass Shooting in 17 Days
"A child was just shot dead among three others in an office building, welcome to America," Parkland survivor Cameron Kasky tweeted on Thursday.
16-Year-Old Petitions Congress to Ban Products Made by Uyghurs Forced Labor
Sydney from Waxhaw, North Carolina, will meet with Senator Bill Burr's staff on Thursday in hopes of persuading the senator to co-sponsor the bill.
Tucker Carlson Rails Against 'Woke Activism,' Warns About Consequences
The conservative Fox News host labeled socially aware activism a "kind of childish sideshow that plays out mostly on college campuses and public radio shows."
New York-Based Climate Activists Revealed as Source of Bank of England Hoax
The group, known as The Yes Men, circulated a release that said the central bank's corporate bond buying programme was set to go green. It said the bank would stop buying bonds from oil and gas companies.
AOC Says Biden's Mixed Messaging on Fracking 'Does Not Bother Me'
"I think young people right now have a very activist, disciplined mindset and they are not here with the intent of voting for their favorite person," Ocasio-Cortez said Sunday on CNN.
Patagonia Clothing Has a New Tag and It Might Offend You
Patagonia clothes now have tags that say, "Vote the A******s Out" ahead of the November election. People can also find resources on the outdoor brand's website.
'I Had an Abortion 15 Years Ago Today—It's Still the Best Choice I've Made'
It was an easy decision because I knew what I wanted. I've heard people say: "You'll come to regret your abortion," and 15 years later, I haven't.
What Is Blackout Tuesday? Black-Owned Businesses See Surge of Customers
"Black people alone account for an estimated 1.2 trillion dollars or more of spending in the economy annually," the protest's key organizer wrote.
Activist Wants Jesus Statues Torn Down, Calls Christian Whiteness Violent
Shaun King called "Christian whiteness" both "violent" and "dangerous" after calling for the removal of light-skinned depictions of Jesus.
'I Started A Charity At 16. Now We Distribute Millions Of Period Products'
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the U.S, our inboxes started to flood with messages from people needing help.
Ambulance Called at Greta Thunberg Rally After Large Crowds Form
The event, held by the Bristol Youth Strike, drew people from across the country despite the poor weather.
Russell Harvard, Deaf Actor in 'Mockingbird,' Breaks Ground in Casting
Russell Harvard, a deaf actor in who plays Boo Radley and Link Deas in the Broadway play "To Kill a Mockingbird," is helping pave the way for deaf actors to play hearing characters.
Greta Thunberg Turns 17: A Look Back at Her Year
As Greta Thunberg turns 17 today, here's a look back on her last year.
Pastor Claims Greta Thunberg 'Psychologically Disturbed,' May Be Possessed
A right wing evangelical pastor has claimed that teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg is "psychologically disturbed" while suggesting she could be possessed by a "demonic spirit."
Florida Woman Gets 15 Days in Jail for Throwing Drink at Rep. Matt Gaetz
A Florida woman who pleaded guilty to hitting Congressman Matt Gaetz with a drink after a political event received a jail sentence of 15 days.
Activist Group 'Moms for Housing' Occupies Vacant Home in Oakland
"There are four times as many empty homes in Oakland as there are homeless people," Sameerah Karim, one of the Moms for Housing, said.
Woman Has Until Friday to End 'Tree Sit' Protest Against Construction
Environmental activist Sutu Forté has been given until Friday to end her "tree sit" protest against construction in Missouri.
The NBA Is Bravely Defending Free Speech—And That's a Game Changer
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's remarks reveal a growing respect for the sports community's right to advocate for the causes they care about. And yes, that includes international human rights.
Thunberg Nobel Prize Would've Been at Odds with Norway's Carbon Footprint
While the young activist was a favorite, the 2019 award went to Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
Want to Fight Climate Change? Listen to Young People of Color
If the primarily wealthy, white activists gathering in New York really want to fight the climate crisis, they should hear what we have to say.
Greta Thunberg Tells Congress: 'We Want the Science to Be Heard'
Ahead of the UN Summit on climate change next week, teenage activist Greta Thunberg addressed Washington lawmakers — and told them their actions aren't good enough.
Backlash After Conference Starts With Words of Killer
Officials have blasted the use of Assata Shakur's words. But activists say she is a leader.
'Overcome Pessimism,' Says AIDS Rights Activist
Former Senator Jesse Helms called Peter Staley a "radical homosexual," like that's a bad thing: He saved millions of lives during the AIDS crisis. A new memoir could double as a blueprint for today's activists.
Saudi Arabia Arrests Women's Rights Activists
The three women arrested had been advocating for women's equality in Saudi Arabia.
This Woman Is Saving African Girls From Genital Cutting
Newsweek sat down with Nice Nailantei Leng'ete, a 27-year-old woman from Kenya, who is changing the lives of thousands of young girls.
Who Is Millicent Fawcett? Feminist Activist Honored
Some commentators argue that Britain should have chosen to honor a more radical feminist.
These Are The Colleges That Support #NeverAgain
Colleges in more than 30 states are voicing support of students' activism in wake of the Parkland shooting. Here's the list so far.