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Israeli Filmmakers Rally to Defend Colleagues Behind Gaza Doc NAZA
entertainment23 days ago

Israeli Filmmakers Rally to Defend Colleagues Behind Gaza Doc NAZA

More than 1,500 film industry figures, including Ari Folman, Nadav Lapid and Hagai Levi, signed a petition defending NAZA co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after Israeli authorities threatened their citizenship amid backlash to the Gaza-focused documentary; the petition denounces incitement against the filmmakers and stresses the role of art and journalism in public discourse, as NAZA’s Venice premiere attracted a 24.5-minute ovation and drew scrutiny from military and cultural officials regarding freedom of expression in Israel.

via Variety|
#entertainment#film#freedom-of-expression
Nashville Renames Airport in Dolly Parton’s Honor After Unanimous Vote
politics26 days ago

Nashville Renames Airport in Dolly Parton’s Honor After Unanimous Vote

Nashville’s two governing boards unanimously approved renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, making her the first woman to have a major US airport named for her. Momentum followed Parton’s death and a petition that drew more than 175,000 signatures. The change will require coordination with Parton’s estate and could take a year or more, including considerations of merchandise profits; Parton had previously declined similar honors. Local officials from both the state and city governments expressed support, marking a rare cross‑partisan consensus.

via Page Six|
#dolly-parton#nashville#nashville-international-airport
Backlash as Mamdani attends 9/11 memorial despite families’ pleas to stay away
politics28 days ago

Backlash as Mamdani attends 9/11 memorial despite families’ pleas to stay away

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism from 9/11 families and other critics for attending the Ground Zero remembrance despite a petition with more than 110,000 signatures urging him to skip, amid controversy over his associations and his appointment of Ramzi Kassem. Supporters say he has the right to attend, while mourners and former officials called the appearance disrespectful and political, noting the ceremony should honor victims and first responders, with Giuliani appearing nearby.

via Fox News|
#911-memorial#ground-zero#mamdani
9/11 Families Ask NYC Mayor to Skip 25th Anniversary Memorial, Calling It Sacred
politics1 month ago

9/11 Families Ask NYC Mayor to Skip 25th Anniversary Memorial, Calling It Sacred

Families of 9/11 victims delivered a petition with over 101,000 signatures to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, urging him to skip the 25th anniversary memorial, saying the ceremony should be a private, solemn space for mourners and not a political platform; supporters argue the memorial is sacred while critics cite the mayor’s actions and appointments as justification for the request.

via Fox News|
#25th-anniversary#911-memorial#new-york-city
Macklemore Petitioned to Exit Ed Sheeran Tour After Palestine Plea
music1 month ago

Macklemore Petitioned to Exit Ed Sheeran Tour After Palestine Plea

Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium and onstage yelled “Free Palestine,” prompting backlash from the Israeli-American Council and a petition asking that he be removed from remaining Ed Sheeran tour dates. He also performed his pro-Palestine track Hind’s Hall and spoke about safety and peace. The petition questions whether the tour should host political messaging on its platform and asks tour leadership to clarify approval and boundaries for such content.

via Billboard|
#ed-sheeran#iac#macklemore
Macklemore Drives Gaza Dialogue With Palestine Call During Ed Sheeran Show
music1 month ago

Macklemore Drives Gaza Dialogue With Palestine Call During Ed Sheeran Show

Macklemore, opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium, publicly urged support for Palestine—shouting 'Free Palestine' and delivering a speech about Gaza and the occupied West Bank—sparking a petition to remove him from remaining tour dates and igniting mixed reactions online; the rapper has previously released politically charged work and has criticized U.S. immigration enforcement.

via Variety|
#ed-sheeran#free-palestine#gaza
Missouri court assigns blame for election chaos to secretary of state over redistricting referendum
politics1 month ago

Missouri court assigns blame for election chaos to secretary of state over redistricting referendum

Missouri’s Supreme Court faulted Secretary of State Denny Hoskins for delaying certification of a citizen referendum on congressional maps, ruling the 2022 redistricting plan never took effect and that any chaos related to the August primary is Hoskins’ responsibility. The decision ends a year-long battle over redistricting, reinforces voters’ direct-democracy rights, and shifts accountability away from the court while leaving related lawsuits to the courts.

via stltoday.com|
#court#denny-hoskins#election
Seattle Mayor Recall Stalls After Filing Deadline Missed
local-politics1 month ago

Seattle Mayor Recall Stalls After Filing Deadline Missed

A recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was dropped after petitioners missed the Aug. 26 filing deadline, triggering an Aug. 27 court hearing to decide if the effort can proceed. Wilson is focusing on city business and affordable housing as petitioners indicate they may refile in the future. The charge, filed by Melinda Jacobson and Dale Osterud, accuses Wilson of neglecting public safety following the Bite of Seattle shooting and the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes. If the judge rules the deadline invalid, the case ends; if not, the petition would move to signature gathering within 180 days to try to place a recall on the ballot.

via FOX 13 Seattle|
#king-county#local-politics#mayor
Division at Ground Zero: 9/11 families split over NYC mayor's memorial attendance
politics2 months ago

Division at Ground Zero: 9/11 families split over NYC mayor's memorial attendance

As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, faces a rift with some victims' families who oppose his attendance at the ground-zero ceremony, citing his views on Palestinian rights and Israel; a petition to bar him has gathered nearly 80,000 signatures, while others argue that remembrance should be nonpartisan and unity should prevail. Mamdani says he will attend to honor the victims, and the memorial and city say the event should remain solemn and free of politics.

via CNN|
#911#911-memorial#mayor-mamdani
Meredith Kercher’s Sister Opposes Knox Fringe Show Cartwheel
entertainment2 months ago

Meredith Kercher’s Sister Opposes Knox Fringe Show Cartwheel

Stephanie Kercher says Meredith wouldn’t find Amanda Knox’s Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel funny and urges consideration for the family, while Knox defends the show as honoring Meredith’s memory. A petition against the show has gathered thousands of signatures, though Knox argues those signing haven’t seen it. The Fringe venue defends freedom of expression as the controversy continues.

via BBC|
#amanda-knox#cartwheel#edinburgh-festival-fringe
Sony Holds Course on Disc-Free PlayStation Amid Fading Petition Backlash
gaming2 months ago

Sony Holds Course on Disc-Free PlayStation Amid Fading Petition Backlash

A viral petition calling on Sony to reverse its plan to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games (starting January 2028) peaked at about 250,000 signatures in six days, but activity faded with time (105,000 more in the next 24 days). Sony remains committed to scrapping discs, describing it as a cautious move forward, while industry voices like Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot say the shift to digital won’t destabilize the market, underscoring digital gaming’s continuing rise.

via Insider Gaming|
#digital-distribution#disc-media#gaming
Canadian Petition Urges Sony to Save PlayStation Discs Beyond 2028
gaming3 months ago

Canadian Petition Urges Sony to Save PlayStation Discs Beyond 2028

A Change.org petition launched by Canadian retailer PNP Games to “Don’t Kill the Disc” has gathered over 220,000 signatures, urging Sony to keep disc-based PlayStation games alive beyond the January 2028 end of disc production. Proponents argue physical media sustains jobs, retailers, distributors, and the resale/collection market, while not opposing digital, they want ownership and choice to remain available even as Sony pushes toward an all-digital future.

via GameSpot|
#gaming#gaming-industry#petition