Tag: ACT UP

Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to follow a vaccine-only response to the Coronavirus pandemic, ignoring a new call to reinstitute mask mandates, even for individuals, who are vaccinated against the Coronavirus. NYC Mayor's Office (YouTube/Fair Use)

And the masks came off : Mayor de Blasio’s vaccine-only policy hits a bump, as a Columbia University scientist invokes WHO’s mask recommendation

Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to follow a vaccine-only response to the Coronavirus pandemic, ignoring a new call to reinstitute mask mandates, even for individuals, who are vaccinated against the Coronavirus.

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Members of ACT Up have reportedly engaged in discussions with Nike, Inc., over the alleged misappropriation of a form of the advocacy group's most symbolic protest poster. Photo Illustration/Progress New York

Nike consulted ACT UP on donations after the sports wear giant allegedly misappropriated pink triangle synonymous with SILENCE = DEATH poster

Nike has yet to explain its use of an inverted pink triangle on sports wear that appeared to misappropriate or infringe on ACT UP’s pink triangle logo.

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Nike, Inc. is reportedly making a $50,000 donation to ACT UP NY, which will then pass the donation to two nonprofit groups that provide political cover to elected officials. Photo Illustration/Progress New York

ACT UP directs Nike donations to nonprofit groups, which provide political coverage to elected officials

When advocacy groups like ACT UP nominate or pass-through donations to establishment nonprofits, they enmesh political agendas that undermine their own autonomy.

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