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“200 Women: Who Will Change The Way You See The World” Book
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“200 Women: Who Will Change The Way You See The World” profiles its subjects by asking them the same five questions: “What really matters to you? What brings you happiness? What do …
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Project Trumpmore Iceberg Sculpture
To draw attention to climate change—and tongue-in-cheek recognition of President Trump’s suggestion that he should be on Mount Rushmore—Finnish activist group Melting Ice is attempting to raise money for a 35 meter-high …
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Travel-friendly Shabbat kits, contemporary protest art, dinosaurs, rituals and more
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Contemporary Protest Art Rises to the Occasion
No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, there’s no doubt that activism has spiked over the past decade and with that, protest art has too. Displaying some of the last …
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Documentary on Trans Icon and Activist Marsha P Johnson
Trans icon, activist and one of the West Village’s most adored figures, Marsha P Johnson was not only an important voice in the LGBTQ+ community, she was a beloved human. Since her …
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There’s a Gloria Steinem Biopic Coming
Based on Gloria Steinem’s memoir “My Life on the Road,” a female-led biopic is in the works. Set to be directed by Julie Taymor (“Frida,” “Across the Universe” and “Titus”) the film …
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Pleasure toys, foldable phones, Basquiat's personal style and more in our look around the web
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How Jane Jacobs Transformed the Way We Plan Cities
The subject of Google’s latest doodle may be unfamiliar to most, but anyone who’s living in a big city has undoubtedly been affected by her life’s work. Jane Jacobs—an urban planning activist …
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Decorated Manholes Raise Awareness Around Europe’s Homeless
Milan-based street artist and activist Biancoshock is using his latest project, called Borderlife, to raise awareness around Europe’s homeless population. The artist transforms emptied manholes across Italy into tiny, decorated living spaces—complete …