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How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
4 months, 1 week ago

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

Associated Press  

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he’s aligned with. And he accused a political party in his native South Africa of “openly pushing for genocide of white people.” “Elon Musk is a master of the media …

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Musk is an arsonist with a huge box of matches – we need political leaders to stand up
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk is an arsonist with a huge box of matches – we need political leaders to stand up

The Independent  

Let me remind you of a different age, not so very long ago. In a fascinating interview with New York Times journalist Ezra Klein, he recently spoke of the dangers inherent in Donald Trump’s masterful ability to stir up hatred between communities and strip away the “thin veil of society” that holds us together. And we regress back, you know, …

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Tyson Fury urged to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ‘disturbing’ human rights record
1 year, 3 months ago

Tyson Fury urged to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ‘disturbing’ human rights record

The Independent  

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Elon Musk promotes transphobic content as hate speech surges on his far-right platform
1 year, 6 months ago

Elon Musk promotes transphobic content as hate speech surges on his far-right platform

The Independent  

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Canadiens King Clancy nominee Jordan Harris wants to use his platform for good
1 year, 7 months ago

Canadiens King Clancy nominee Jordan Harris wants to use his platform for good

New York Times  

Canadiens defenceman Jordan Harris was named as the team’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award presented to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” On the list of 32 nominees — one from each NHL team — Harris was the only rookie. …

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Harry Belafonte passes away: Joe Biden, Barack Obama & others pay tribute to the legendary activist & entertainer
1 year, 7 months ago

Harry Belafonte passes away: Joe Biden, Barack Obama & others pay tribute to the legendary activist & entertainer

Firstpost  

Reaction poured in Tuesday from heads of state, civil-rights leaders and the entertainment world following the death of Harry Belafonte at age 96. We Have To Celebrate Our Elders While They Are With Us.” — Spike Lee, who directed Belafonte’s final film, 2018′s BlacKkKlansman.” ___ “Another ‘GREAT TREE’ has fallen: Harry Belafonte, a Trailblazer and Hero to us all. If …

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Harry Belafonte mourned by entertainment world, Biden, Obama
1 year, 7 months ago

Harry Belafonte mourned by entertainment world, Biden, Obama

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Reaction poured in Tuesday from heads of state, civil-rights leaders and the entertainment world following the death of Harry Belafonte at age 96. We Have To Celebrate Our Elders While They Are With Us.” — Spike Lee, who directed Belafonte’s final film, 2018’s BlacKkKlansman.” ___ “Another ‘GREAT TREE’ has fallen: Harry Belafonte, a Trailblazer and Hero to …

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How Patty Mills is using basketball to highlight importance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote
1 year, 10 months ago

How Patty Mills is using basketball to highlight importance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote

ABC  

New York City is hardly synonymous with Australian Indigenous culture, but Patty Mills finds a way to incorporate daily cultural practices from his Brooklyn apartment. Key points: Mills says the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is important "because it's affected us" The NBA champion wants to use his profile "to bridge the gap" between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians He wants to …

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California dance hall hero wants to use his platform to help his community heal
1 year, 10 months ago

California dance hall hero wants to use his platform to help his community heal

NPR  

California dance hall hero wants to use his platform to help his community heal NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Brandon Tsay, who disarmed the gunman at the dance hall in Monterey Park, and Chun-Yen Chen of the Asian Pacific Community Fund, about what support the AAPI community needs. At the time, Tsay didn't know that man had already shot and …

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How the Canucks should approach negotiations with their 4 key RFAs
4 years, 5 months ago

How the Canucks should approach negotiations with their 4 key RFAs

New York Times  

Restricted free agency can be tricky for all sides. Position: Winger Age: 25 2019-20 statistics: 34 GP, 4-4-8 Expiring contract: One year, $975,000 Let’s begin with Tyler Motte, an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent due a $1 million qualifying offer from the Canucks if the team is to maintain their right of first refusal. Considering how fine the margins can be …

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