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Black women talk mental health and healing in powerful roundtable discussion | Nightline

ABC News’s Janai Norman speaks with poet and activist Tricia Hersey, actor and activist Ianne Fields Stewart, and therapist Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams. WATCH NIGHTLINE…

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How fossil fuel emissions add to the climate emergency

The increase in greenhouse gas emissions from human activity has thrown off the Earth’s natural balance, leading to global warming and climate change, experts say….

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ABC News Live: Biden pushes for an end to the filibuster for abortion rights l ABCNL

Plus, Washington state reports record gun sales as it enacts two laws to limit manufacturing and selling of high-capacity magazines and ghost guns and ABC…

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Actor and activist Nyle DiMarco on advocacy for deaf community l ABCNL

ABC News Live anchor Kyra Phillips talks to model, actor and activist Nyle DiMarco about his book “Deaf Utopia” and representing deaf culture. WATCH the…

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Tik Talk: Nature can be ‘incredibly harsh, but it can also be very beautiful’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with environmental scientist and animal activist Mamadou Ndiaye about his distinctive takes on animal biology and behavior. ABC News Live…

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‘We have more to do:’ Gun control activist reacts to bipartisan deal

Robin Lloyd, the managing director of the gun control group Giffords, reacts to the first meaningful bipartisan deal on gun safety reforms in decades. #abcnews…

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Tik Talk: Activist on protecting queer rights | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with LGBTQ+ activist, author, and comedian Rob Anderson about educating and entertaining the public on issues facing the queer community….

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Champion for LGBTQ+ refugees discusses his story of resilience, fight to live freely | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Nigerian LGBTQ+ activist Edafe Okporo on his new book “Asylum: Memoir & Manifesto.” ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…

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Juju Chang, AANHPI women discuss violent anti-Asian attacks, how to embrace strength

Teacher Noriko Nasu, author Min Jin Lee, and Dalit activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan join Juju Chang on “Together as One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and…

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Zach Hsieh: ‘It’s exciting so many people support me’ | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with artist and activist Zach Hsieh about channeling his artistic talents and giving back to his community by organizing one-of-a-kind…

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Activist confronts Sen. Ted Cruz over gun control legislation

A gun control activist confronted Sen. Ted Cruz at a restaurant following the GOP lawmaker’s appearance at the NRA’s annual meeting in Houston. #TedCruz #Politics…

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Stunt activist makes push to get Bible banned in Florida schools | ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with stunt activist Chaz Stevens about his efforts to ban the Bible across at least 63 Florida school districts to…

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Model and activist Nyle DiMarco works to achieve ‘deaf utopia’ | ABCNL

ABC News’ Kyra Phillips speaks with model and “Dancing with the Stars” champion Nyle DiMarco about breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes in the deaf community….

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Magic Johnson looks back at the highs and lows of his legendary career | Nightline

Robin Roberts sits down with the Lakers legend to talk about his decades of work as an athlete, activist and entrepreneur. A new documentary series,…

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Actor Orlando Bloom’s mission for Ukraine’s refugees

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with actor and activist Orlando Bloom about his work as a UNICEF ambassador, including his recent visit with Ukrainian refugees…

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David Hogg: ‘No child should live in fear in their communities or classrooms’ l ABCNL

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with gun control activist and Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg about Congress’ inaction on gun violence, four years after the…

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Tennessee woman granted new trial on voter fraud conviction

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with activist Pamela Moses and her lawyer on her release from prison and how her voter fraud conviction was granted…

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‘We are all Americans’: George Takei on attacks on Asian Americans

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with actor and activist George Takei on the history of violence and discrimination Asian Americans have faced in the U.S….

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Student activists take on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill l ABCNL

Florida teenager Jack Petocz organized statewide student walkouts in protest of a bill that critics say would be harmful to LGBTQ+ youth in Florida. WATCH…

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Why voting rights groups boycotted Biden’s visit

ABC News’ James Longman speaks to Nse Ufot, a voting rights activist and CEO of the New Georgia Project, about what’s at stake in Georgia…

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