Animal agriculture and meat consumption’s effects on climate change were discussed at the recent Paris climate change talks. Applaud this significant discussion and push for more of them in the future.
A federal judge has denied Texas’ request to prevent Syrian refugees from resettling in the state, thus allowing nine refugees to seek protection in Texas. Applaud this step towards helping these vulnerable people and showing them compassion.
Parental leave benefits now apply to hourly workers at Netflix, helping the workers who need it most. Sign this petition to applaud that Netflix’s hourly workers will now have more benefits to help them during this important time in their lives.
Syrian and other refugees fleeing violence in their home countries will now be welcomed in Los Angeles. Applaud this step towards helping these vulnerable people in their attempt to escape deadly terrorist violence.
North Korea has pledged to fight deforestation and lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Applaud this step towards protecting our planet.
A Yale lecturer who defended offensive and racist costumes, like blackface and Native American headdresses, has resigned. Applaud her decision and the fact that she no longer holds a powerful position to spread these racist views.
The use of force by Chicago police will be investigated by the Department of Justice in order to combat incidents of police brutality. Applaud this step towards improving the policing system and fighting back against police brutality.
The U.S. military is opening up all positions to women when some were previously only open to men. Applaud this step towards gender equality.
Women may now have more grounds for abortion, thanks to a ruling by the High Court in Ireland. Applaud this win for women’s rights.
The Gambia has banned female genital mutilation, which leaves many women and girls with life-long health and sexual problems. Applaud the ban of this dangerous practice and the protection the ban will have for girls across the Gambia.
Chimpanzees at the National Institutes of Health will no longer be used for research testing and will be moved to sanctuaries. Applaud this positive move for animal rights.
Eighteen wild beluga whales will no longer be imported from Russia to the Georgia Aquarium. Applaud this win for the animals and those who have worked to protect them.
A black former civil rights attorney has been hired as interim president of the University of Missouri campus system, which has recently been under fire for failing to protect black students from racism. Applaud this positive hire that will help tackle racial issues on campus.
LGBT employees are now protected from discrimination in Ukraine thanks to the passing of a new law. Applaud this progress for LGBT rights in a country that has long struggled with government-sponsored homophobia.
Four people in Mexico are now permitted to grow and smoke their own marijuana for recreational use for the first time. Applaud this step towards opening the door to broader drug reform that could help end the violent war on drugs in Mexico.
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