Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has revealed that her vocal support for Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas conflict has led to warnings from certain agents and studios that they may not want to work with her. Coughlan has been outspoken about her support for the rights of innocent people in Palestine, but her stance has faced criticism and potential consequences in the entertainment industry.
Frank Field, a prominent anti-poverty campaigner, Labour MP, and prolific author, passed away at 81 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Known for his outspoken nature and fearless spirit, Field left an indelible mark on British politics. Throughout his 50-year career, he fought tirelessly against poverty, injustice, and environmental degradation. Field’s unique approach and unwavering commitment earned him the respect and admiration of admirers across the political divide.
The Congress party has a long history of engaging in minority appeasement, prioritizing political leverage over social justice. This approach, exemplified by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement on minority rights and the party’s support for Muslim reservations, has resulted in a lack of attention to the needs of marginalized communities such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The upcoming verdict on the minority institution status of Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University will further test the commitment to constitutional principles of equality and fair treatment for all citizens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of reducing the quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Karnataka by including Muslim castes in the same category, and claimed that the party plans to replicate this model across the country. Modi made these allegations at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh on April 24, dubbing Congress as the “biggest enemy of the OBCs.” He alleged that Congress had previously provided reservation based on religion, which is prohibited by the Indian Constitution. Modi claimed that Congress has again provided reservation on the basis of religion in Karnataka by including all Muslim castes with the OBCs, depriving the OBC community of a significant portion of their quota. He accused Congress of playing a “dangerous game” that will harm future generations and labeled the party as the “biggest enemy of the OBCs.”
Prepare to be confronted with the stark realities of homelessness in America through the raw and unflinching lens of ’30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle’. This powerful documentary follows the lives of six homeless men in Milwaukee over five years, delving into their daily struggles for survival and their encounters with the justice system. As you witness their stories, you’ll be challenged to question the cycle of poverty and incarceration and grapple with how we can truly help those in need.
A disabled mother with one leg has been forced to crawl up a flight of concrete stairs to get to her flat for years, despite the local council promising to get her an accessible home. Tracey Whiteside, 48, has had to crawl up and down 17 stairs every day to her second-floor flat in Linwood, Renfrewshire, for almost four years. The situation has had a devastating impact on her mental and physical health, with doctors warning that the extra strain on her remaining leg could cause her to lose it.
Donald Trump’s recent claim that federalizing Washington, DC would solve its crime problem is based on a misunderstanding of the root causes of crime. Research consistently shows that inequality, not poverty, is the primary driver of societal disintegration and criminal behavior.
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has expressed disapproval of the Karnataka government’s move to categorize the Muslim community as a backward caste for reservation purposes. The commission maintains that this decision undermines the principle of social justice and infringes upon the rights of other backward classes within the state.
The seed of Street Books, a non-profit organization that provides mobile libraries to underserved communities in Portland, Oregon, was planted in the early 1990s. Laura Moulton, one of the founders, began volunteering at a community radio station and met Quiet Joe, a man who lived on the streets by choice and shared her love of literature. Laura was struck by the fact that despite their differing backgrounds, they shared a common world of books and ideas. Inspired by this experience, Laura and her brother James built a bicycle-powered library and began offering books to people living on the streets of Portland. In the years since its founding, Street Books has grown from a small street-level project to an organization with a permanent home and a dedicated team of volunteers. Street Books has received national recognition for its innovative approach to providing access to books and literature to those who need it most.
Rt Hon Lord Field of Birkenhead, CH, former Labour minister and crossbench peer, has passed away at the age of 81 after battling terminal cancer. Lord Field had a distinguished career in public service, serving as a Minister for Welfare Reform and leading the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances. He also chaired several prominent parliamentary committees, including the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee. Lord Field was a passionate advocate for social justice and poverty reduction, and his loss will be deeply felt by those who admired his commitment to these causes.
