AMBER Alerts, public broadcasts about missing children, are common knowledge. But the California Highway Patrol (CHP) now uses specified alerts to connote different types of missing persons, which some say are insensitively named. The Ebony and Feather Alerts in particular have been the subject of discussion online. CHP introduced Ebony Alerts, broadcast messages about the …
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NSYNC's Joey Fatone advocates for men being candid about cosmetic changes
While many people (especially those of younger generations) have no issue being candid about their cosmetic work, that transparency, generally speaking, seems to come mostly from women. And that’s not because there’s no demand. Whether for career prospects or a more fruitful dating life or simply to get rid of pesky annoyances, procedures for men …
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With the FCC finally fully staffed, advocates say the agency ‘can’t afford to waste a single second’
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Advocates Decry ‘Environmental Apartheid’ in Port Cities
Shipping industries boomed during the pandemic. Without the protection of a gutted Environmental Protection Agency, communities next door are paying the price. Source: https://www.webmd.com/lung/features/port-pollution-respiratory-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Billie Eilish Advocates For ‘Replacing Meat Consumption With Plant-Based Foods’ By Supporting ‘Veganuary’
Getty Image Billie Eilish has always been open about her vegan lifestyle and interest in activism. In 2021, she was PETA’s Person Of The Year, the youngest to ever earn that title. Her activism hasn’t stopped since, whether that’s through incentivizing fans to help the environment through offering them free concert tickets or addressing climate …
Tech advocates decry San Francisco police’s request to build a ‘fleet of killer robots’
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is asking for robots that are capable of “lethal force” according to a policy proposal, angering advocacy groups. The proposal, which has already been approved by the Board of Supervisors rules committee but awaits a full vote, justifies the police using lethal robots under certain circumstances. “Robots will only …
Fousheé And Lil Uzi Vert’s Bougie ‘Spend The Money’ Video Advocates For Blowing Off Some Cash
Fousheé and Lil Uzi Vert’s collaboration “Spend The Money” dropped earlier this week, ahead of her highly-anticipated new debut album, Softcore. The track brings a completely experimental beat, as it blends elements of electronic, rock, rap, and more. On the first verse, Fousheé’s soft voice encourages some serious shopping tendencies. Then, Lil Uzi is seamlessly …
Anti-abortion advocates call TikToker a ‘liar’ for showing what embryonic tissue looks like at 10 weeks
A feminist author went viral for revealing what developing cells actually look like in early pregnancy, when the vast majority of abortions occur. It’s prompted backlash from anti-abortion advocates who don’t want to believe what she’s showing. After the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion is now illegal or greatly restricted in …
Disability Advocates Say NBC’s Fetterman Interview Included Ableism
Eric Buehlmann, deputy executive director for public policy at the National Disability Rights Network, said he watched the interview having himself suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was in college. Buehlmann also has a son with auditory processing issues similar to Fetterman’s. “As the discussion was occurring in the interview the other day, I’m …
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Pro-choice advocates are mailing clothing hangers to the Supreme Court as a form of protest, sparking debate
After the draft majority opinion on the Supreme Court overturning abortion rights was leaked, many pro-choice advocates have taken to TikTok to speak on the different forms of protest they’re engaging in. On May 4, @katnowack posted to TikTok a video reel of buying a set of ProCare 6 Silver Color Galvanized Metal Wire Hangers …
SuperSizeTheLook Series Advocates For Size Inclusivity
Since 2015, Katie has been on a mission to prove that “style has no size” through her #SuperSizeTheLook series, which features a side-by-side re-creation of a celebrity outfit she admires. By doing so, Katie told BuzzFeed that she hopes to “raise awareness for size inclusivity and help others find confidence and comfort in their own …
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Earthgang Advocates For Checking In On Your ‘Strong Friends’ In Their Sincere New Video
More than two years after they released their stellar debut album Mirrorland, Earthgang finally returned to the scene with their sophomore release Ghetto Gods. It presents 17 songs with fellow Dreamville artists J. Cole, Ari Lennox, and JID as well as additional appearances from Future, Musiq Soulchild, Baby Tate, Nick Cannon, and more. Earthgang are …