The Power of Equality

The Times Are A-Changin’ as the Political Pendulum Starts Swinging Away From Hate (EQCA - Equality California)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jul 2016

One year after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality nationwide, the sky hasn't fallen, a majority of Americans support marriage equality, and Roberta Kaplan, the lesbian attorney who helped win marriage rights at the Supreme Court, just won her third victory for LGBT rights in Mississippi ... None of the Religious Right predictions ......

Had we done nothing, our stint would have been smooth: Kejriwal taunts Congress, BJP

Edit DNA India 02 Jul 2016

We took suo motu action against our minister based on an SMS by throwing him out of the Cabinet," he said ... Kejriwal termed as "futile" the change of ruling parties at the Centre, saying the two parties were "equally corrupt, exploitative and unequal in their attitude towards the poor" ... Those dreams of justice and equality enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution," he said....

Governor Signs Six Equality California-Supported Gun Safety Bills (EQCA - Equality California)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jul 2016

The new laws were supported by Equality California and 19 other LGBT and HIV organizations as part of Equality California's Safe and Equal campaign against gun violence. 'The bills signed into law today are a historic step in keeping Californians safe from gun violence,' said Rick Zbur, executive director of Equality California....

War mongering will only take the whole region to disaster: Mirwaiz

Edit Kashmir Observer 02 Jul 2016

I would like to remind them of a basic natural law that there is equal and opposite reaction to every action so the more you push us the more we may resent back, the more you oppress us the more resistance would be there and history of the freedom struggles around the world bear witness to this fact ... Mirwaiz said to get a complete hold on the state, ......

Wales: the latest chapter in the year of the underdog

Edit Springfield News-Sun 02 Jul 2016

The year of the underdog keeps going from strength to strength ... The country of 3 million people that hasn't played in a major tournament since a goal from 17-year-old Pele put it out of the 1958 World Cup will now get to measure itself against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal ... Hal Robson-Kanu's goal that gave Wales a 2-1 lead would have made Johan Cruyff, the master of the head-spinning turn, proud....

The Ghana Republic Day of our Monarchists

Edit Modern Ghana 02 Jul 2016

The contention lies on the ethno tribal politicians who are a bureacrats of a sort acting as public servants, with the power of law making and its enforcement ... The Russian relieving themselves of Czar Nicholas II in 1905 cannot be said to be "independence" but the kind of freedom addressing issue of equality and the right to everyone in choosing who rule them....

On World Day, UN hails cooperatives as drivers of sustainable future

Edit United Nations 02 Jul 2016

The power to act for a sustainable future.” ... “We believe cooperatives can make significant contributions to the SDGs [Sustainable Development Goals] on employment, poverty, hunger, and equality,” the UN chief said ... “Let us harness the power of cooperatives to achieve the SDGs and create a world of dignity and opportunity for all.”....

Leave side in Brexit campaign consulted TV hypnotist

Edit The Irish Times 02 Jul 2016

The 53-year old author of bestselling self-help books including The Power to Influence, I Can Make You Happy and Hypnotic Gastric Band was asked by the Ukip-backed Leave.EU campaign to examine early edits of promotional videos ... “More important than power for me is the feeling of euphoria I get if I help somebody make a change, particularly if it is one that has dramatically impaired their life.”....

Brexit Britain: the way forward for the centre-left

Edit The Independent 02 Jul 2016

On the other side of the divide is a purer socialist-minded grouping, suspicious of Europe (apart from on workers’ rights), committed to the trade unions, the environment and putting the equality agenda ahead of traditional voter concerns about living standards ... What about the unions? The have often been key in determining Labour’s fortunes, but in an era of one-member-one-vote and the £3 supporters, their direct power has waned....

On World Day, UN hails cooperatives as drivers of sustainable future (UN - United Nations)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jul 2016

The power to act for a sustainable future.' ... Social cooperatives can provide an important safety net in the face of declining or minimal public welfare ... 'Let us harness the power of cooperatives to achieve the SDGs and create a world of dignity and opportunity for all.' Cooperatives are not a new idea, but are more relevant than ever if we look at the development challenges and opportunities the world faces over the coming decades....

Thompson, Blake rule sprints

Edit Jamaica Observer 02 Jul 2016

The National Stadium erupted in delight, then disbelief after Elaine Thompson equalled the national 100m record; Usain Bolt pulled out injured; Nickel Ashmeade was temporarily disqualified before being reinstated in a drama-filled men’s 100m final won by Yohan Blake on the second day of the 2016 Supreme Ventures Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) National Senior Championships last night....

Winona Ryder On Filming ‘Stranger Things’ For Netflix: ‘I’m Just A Wreck’

Edit Inquisitr 02 Jul 2016

Stranger Things takes place in the 80s, so along with a creepy theme that infuses equal parts of Stephen King and Steven Spielberg, audiences can also expect a heavy dose of nostalgia, which may be just as appealing as the sci-fi aspects of the series ... After much persuading, Ryder’s character convinces the local lawman, played by David Harbour (The Equalizer, End of Watch), to launch a search for the boy....

02/07/2016 On World Day, UN hails cooperatives as drivers of sustainable future (United Nations General Assembly)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jul 2016

The power to act for a sustainable future.' ... Social cooperatives can provide an important safety net in the face of declining or minimal public welfare ... 'Let us harness the power of cooperatives to achieve the SDGs and create a world of dignity and opportunity for all.' Cooperatives are not a new idea, but are more relevant than ever if we look at the development challenges and opportunities the world faces over the coming decades....