Tag: Activism
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Eskinder Nega, Eskinderian Identity, and the Fano Struggle: A Paradox in Ethiopian Politics
Introduction: The Paradox at the Heart of Ethiopian Political Debate The figure of Eskinder Nega—journalist, blogger, and active political voice—has long been tied to the tumultuous currents of Ethiopian politics. In recent discussions about the Fano movement, the idea of an “Eskinderian” identity has emerged as a focal point for debates over heritage, ideology, and…
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Turkana Woman Threads Activism to Spotlight Diabetes Treatment Costs in Kenya
New Form of Protest Draws Attention to Diabetes Costs A Turkana woman in Lodwar has launched a bold 72-hour tree-hugging challenge to bring national attention to the high cost of diabetes treatment in Kenya. The move, described by participants as a peaceful act of resilience, aims to spark conversation about access to affordable healthcare for…
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Custard-Throwing Activists Allegedly Plan Mass Shoplifting at Waitrose, The Telegraph Reports
Background to the dispute In a developing story that has drawn attention from political commentators and security experts, a pressure group described by some as the successor to Just Stop Oil (JSO) reportedly plans a series of shoplifting actions at Waitrose. The Telegraph, citing unnamed sources, notes that the group, Take Back Power (TBP), is…
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Custard-throwing activists’ alleged Waitrose shoplifting plan sparks backlash
Background: From custard to controversy In recent years, activists have used dramatic, attention-grabbing protests to draw attention to their causes. A new report from The Telegraph alleges that the pressure group Take Back Power (TBP), seen by many as the successor to Just Stop Oil, is planning a coordinated series of shopliftings at Waitrose stores.…
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Custard-Throwing Activists Target Waitrose: A Dangerous Rally to Shoplift
Background: A New Brand of Direct Action A pressure group that positions itself as the successor to earlier anti-establishment campaigns has sparked fresh controversy with claims of planned criminal activity. Take Back Power (TBP), which emerged after the well-documented custard-throwing protests aimed at national symbols, is now reported to be focusing its energy on a…
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Rally Tensions Rise as Supreme Court Faces Trans Participation in School Sports Case
Rising Tensions Around a Pivotal Case As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on a case that could shape whether transgender students can participate in school sports, public demonstrations grew increasingly charged. Advocates for transgender rights and their opponents gathered near the courthouse, trading chants and signs in a display that underscored the emotionally fraught…
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Protests Grow as ‘ICE Out For Good’ Movement Expands Across the US After Minneapolis Incident
Nationwide protests surge as calls to end ICE intensify Protests under the banner “ICE Out For Good” have surged across the United States in the wake of a deadly incident in Minneapolis and a separate shooting involving federal immigration authorities in Portland, Oregon. Organizers say more than 1,000 weekend demonstrations are planned or already underway,…
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Wangchuk: Authorities Hid Peace Messages, SC Hears Petition
Overview: A plea before the Supreme Court Renowned climate activist and Ladakhi advocate Sonam Wangchuk has brought a petition before the Supreme Court alleging that malice in law enforcement underpinned his detention. He contends that authorities intentionally concealed or “hid” his public messages promoting peace, a tactic he argues was designed to undermine a peaceful…
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Wangchuk Detention: Malice Hiding Peace Messages Revealed
Introduction: A plea to the Supreme Court In a petition that has drawn sharp attention to the treatment of dissent, Sonam Wangchuk, the well-known climate activist who has become a voice for Ladakh’s statehood aspirations, told the Supreme Court that malice underpinned his detention. He asserted that local authorities chose to “hide” his public messages…
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The Greats We Lost in 2025: Malaysians Who Shaped Our Collective Memory
Introduction: A year of loss, a nation’s memory 2025 was a year that reminded Malaysia of its shared history and the people who helped shape it. From the corridors of power to the stages of theatres, from battlegrounds of journalism to the streets that activism has long walked, many individuals left indelible imprints on the…