cross-posted from: https://biglemmowski.win/post/5146784

Thousands of people rallied in support of Ukraine on Feb. 23 ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion which began on Feb. 24, 2022.

Rallies were held across Europe on Sunday, with thousands of demonstrators lining the streets of Prague, Paris, and Brussels.

Next Appearance

• Date: June 26, 2025
• Time: 09:00 AM
• Court: New York Supreme Criminal Court, 100 Center Street

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25829364

Hundreds of state correction officers at more than two dozen upstate prisons went on a wildcat strike Tuesday, forcing Gov. Kathy Hochul to prepare to deploy members of the New York National Guard to replace them if the walkout extends into Wednesday.

Officers picketed outside 25 facilities as of Tuesday afternoon according to media reports and Thomas Mailey, a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

The walkout comes as multiple state correction officers are expected to be criminally charged for their roles in the fatal beating of a handcuffed detainee on Dec. 10, according to the Albany Times Union.

In a beating caught on body cameras, Robert Brooks, 43, was kicked and punched by guards who held him down on a medical bed at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Dec. 27 released footage of four officers at the scene who didn’t realize the cameras were recording. At least three sergeants and a nurse were also present during the beatdown, the videos show.

Archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20250220122015/https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/02/18/wildcat-strike-state-prisons-hochul-national-guard/

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Additional protest March 1st at 1 p.m. at Philips Square to express their impatience with the government for allowing Amazon to trample workers' rights with impunity.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/post/474291

Objectives

We call on the European Commission to propose a binding legal ban on conversion practices targeting LGBTQ+ citizens in the European Union:

The EU plays a key role in the protection of fundamental rights and should take actions to fight against all inhuman practices. The Commission should propose a directive adding conversion practices to the list of euro-crimes and/or amend the ongoing directive on equality (2008) to include a ban on these practices.

All member states should introduce a ban on conversion practices or review their current ones.

Next Appearance

• Date: February 21, 2025
• Time: 09:00 AM
• Court: New York Supreme Criminal Court, 100 Center Street

An anti-Amazon demonstration is planned for Montreal on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. – beginning at the Mont-Royal metro.

Date and time Tuesday, February 18 · 5 - 8pm EST Location

First United Church 16 William Street West Waterloo, ON N2L 1J3 About this event

Event lasts 3 hours ALL AGES

Free venue parking

Join us for the first TELL! of the year!

MT Space’s open mic and community potluck event is back! Kicking the year off, we're inviting families of artists and performers of all ages to come showcase your talents and projects. We're inviting anyone - including kids and youth - to sing, dance, or just update us on what you’ve been working on lately. There will even be crafts table available for anyone wanting to get hands on or just chill with some crayons.

This is a casual community platform for those who are just starting out but also professionals. Whether you're a child or an adult, we ask that all sharings be kept PG-13 for this edition of TELL!

WHEN: Feb 18, 2025 | Doors 5 PM | Event 5:30 PM

About TELL!

TELL! is MT Space's coffeehouse open-mic style event offering the community an artistic platform to share their works in a casual setting. These sharings can be performances, stories, lectures, poetry, drag, fine art displays -- any type of creation.

We know that art and food bring people together like nothing else. Join us for a potluck meal and bring a food offering* to share if you're able to. We'll provide plates, cutlery, and beverages (coffee, tea, and water). Help us reduce waste by bringing in your own reusable cups, bottles, and mugs for water and coffee!

*Please include an ingredients list for any dishes you bring.

Use this as an opportunity to get feedback from an engaged audience of fellow artists and community members, or simply show us what you've got! Bring anything you may need for your performance/presentation, including amps for instruments.

Even if you don’t have anything to present now, come and share a meal with the community. Come dressed in your sweats, or as a fairy princess, this is a space to express yourself however you see fit. This is the community platform.

About the Venue

TELL! will be hosted at First United Church (16 William St W, Waterloo, ON). Enter through the side door connected to the parking lot marked WEEKDAY ENTRANCE (access via Caroline St and William St, around the corner from Valentina Bridal & Couture dress shop).

Free parking is available on-site (accessible from Caroline St), and next door at the Waterloo Town Square South Parking lot (35 Alexandra Ave, Waterloo).

GRT via the iON (route 301) or by bus (routes 5, 7, 16).

Accessibility information

The main floor of First United Church is wheelchair accessible, along with automatic doors on the outside. Three washrooms are available onsite, including one universal accessible washroom with changing station.