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On the anniversary of 9/11, we’d love to re-share the inspiring words of John Feal, a 9/11 first responder who now advocates to ensure healthcare and support for victims and first responders.
Comedian and advocate Jon Stewart is also not giving up the fight until the health of every last person impacted by 9/11 is taken care of.
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The first in over three decades, California’s new marine sanctuary will protect 116 miles of coastline
More than 116 miles of California coastline, along with more than 4,500 square miles of offshore and coastal waters, are being designated as part of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
It’s the third-largest marine sanctuary in the country, and the first to be designated in California in over three decades. It’s also the first “Indigenous-focused” sanctuary, a process that’s been in the works for many years.
The marine sanctuary will be the 17th in the National Marine Sanctuary system and part of the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful initiative supporting local conservation efforts to preserve and restore 30% of the country’s lands and waters.
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In the last few decades, core LGBTQ+ rights have become better protected in dozens of countries
Until the 1990s, no countries protected LGBTQ+ rights beyond allowing same-sex sexual acts — but in the last few decades, the world has made notable progress in the areas of adoption, marriage, gender identity, and more.
In 1992, Estonia became the first country to allow gender marker change without restrictions. In 1995, Canada became the first country to allow joint adoptions — more than 30 countries have done so since.
Later, in 2001, the Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. And in 2011, Australia became the first country to recognize a non-binary gender on its passports.
While there is still a lot of progress to be made globally in protecting these core rights, it’s important to see (and celebrate) the progress we have made globally.
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