social justice
fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community.
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The first set relates to increased awareness of how their activities impact external events happening in the world such as climate change and social justice.
European VC funds are building community around ESG initiatives | Richard Dal Porto | February 11, 2021 | TechCrunchThe Ford Foundation and Mozilla led a fellowship program to connect technologists, activists, journalists and scientists, and strengthen organizations working at the convergence of technology and social justice.
Repealing the protections might seem relatively easy in Maryland, a state where both legislative chambers have supermajorities of Democrats, who have tended to be sympathetic to calls for police accountability and social justice.
The first state to pass a law protecting police accused of misconduct may also be the first to repeal it. | Ovetta Wiggins | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostA few weeks after the inauguration of a new president, the nation continues to struggle for its footing amid deep polarization, a pandemic, questions about economic and social justice, and declining faith in its institutions.
Want Unity For Real? Then America Needs to Get Back to Facts | Samar Ali, Bill Haslam and Jon Meacham | February 8, 2021 | TimeThe NFL has committed to advance social justice and an end to racism.
‘End racism,’ the NFL implored. So what about that Chiefs’ name? | Liz Clarke | February 5, 2021 | Washington Post
Most other social justice movements are seeking some shift of power and money.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSince then, Gurira has become active in social justice and charitable causes.
Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira Vs. Boko Haram | Kristi York Wooten | November 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIndeed, those committed to fighting for social justice are shocked when an officer is indicted.
“We had a platform on which we could project the social justice agenda,” Jackson said.
How effective do you feel the medium is in campaigning for social justice and elevating social consciousness?
Rory Kennedy on ‘Last Days in Vietnam,’ the Parallels Between Vietnam and Iraq, and Ferguson | Marlow Stern | September 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo others the fierce desire for social justice obliterates all fear of a general catastrophe.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockIn the midst of accumulated wealth social justice seems as far away as ever.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockAll must work for the state; only in a socialist commonwealth can social justice be found.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockIf there is everywhere complete economic freedom, then there will ensue in consequence a régime of social justice.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockHe intended to create a perfect society, and to establish principles of social justice in the earth.
Around Old Bethany | Robert Lee Berry
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