Tag: Activism
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The Greats We Lost in 2025: A Malaysian Memorial
The year 2025 reminded Malaysians of a hard truth: leadership, culture, and sport are built on the edge of time, and when figures depart, the country feels the echo. This piece reflects on the broad spectrum of influence these losses represent—public office, journalism, activism, the arts, and sports—and how their legacies continue to shape Malaysia’s…
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The Greats Who Left Us in 2025: Malaysia Remembers
Introduction: A year of lasting legacies 2025 was a year when Malaysia bade farewell to a number of remarkable individuals whose work extended beyond their immediate circles. From political leadership and investigative journalism to advocacy, the arts, and sports, these figures left an enduring imprint on the nation’s shared memory. Their legacies continue to shape…
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Alaa Abdel Fattah Arrives in the UK as Travel Ban Lifted
UK welcomed a prominent pro-democracy voice The British-Egyptian writer and activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has arrived in the United Kingdom following the lifting of a travel ban imposed by Egyptian authorities. His arrival marks not only a personal milestone after years of legal and political battles but also a significant moment for international attention on…
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Alaa Abdel Fattah Arrives in UK After Travel Ban Lifted
Former prisoner returns to public life after travel ban relief British-Egyptian writer and pro-democracy advocate Alaa Abdel Fattah has landed in the United Kingdom following the lifting of a travel ban imposed by Egyptian authorities. Abdel Fattah, long a central figure in Egypt’s political reform discourse, spent more than a decade in various legal and…
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Alaa Abdel Fattah Arrives in the UK as Travel Ban Lifted: A Major Win for Free Speech
Overview: A Landmark Arrival The British-Egyptian writer and pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has arrived in the United Kingdom after a travel ban imposed by Egyptian authorities was lifted. His return to international travel marks a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for political rights and freedom of expression in Egypt, and it underscores the…
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What happened next after Led By Donkeys projected Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle
Background to the protest The announcement of Donald Trump’s second state visit and the detailed arrangements for the Windsor banquet on 17 September 2025 set the stage for a high-profile protest. Led By Donkeys, known for its provocative visuals and biting political critique, called attention to what it saw as a craven display of state…
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Gaza Solidarity Nativity Recreated by Dublin Activists
Dublin Activists Recreate Nativity in Solidarity with Gaza In a bold and symbolic protest, activists in Dublin staged a recreation of the Nativity scene to highlight the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The Gaza Solidarity Nativity, organized by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, took place beside the famous Molly Malone statue in the city centre, drawing attention…
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Pinkshift Earthkeeper and the Power of Punk Activism
Intro: Punk’s enduring call to action Punk has long stood as a microphone for the margins, a genre that turns the volume up on social issues and refuses to stay quiet. Baltimore-based band Pinkshift embodies this lineage, leveraging their music not just to entertain but to condemn injustice, mobilize fans, and push for real-world change.…
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How Pinkshift’s Earthkeeper Keeps Punk’s Activist Fire Alive
Punk with a Purpose: How Pinkshift Is Steering Activism Through Music Punk has long been a megaphone for the marginalized, a genre that refuses to stay quiet in the face of injustice. Baltimore-based band Pinkshift continues that tradition with urgency and clarity on their latest album, Earthkeeper. Fronted by a fierce voice and a musician’s…
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Punk bands still use music to incite change: Pinkshift and Earthkeeper leading a new wave
Punk as a Call to Action: The ongoing role of activism in modern punk For decades, punk rock has refused to stay quiet in the face of social and political injustice. From the early DIY scenes to today’s streaming era, bands have used aggressive riffs, catchy hooks, and uncompromising lyrics to spotlight inequality and mobilize…