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Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister ordered 717 state-run liquor shops closed within two weeks if they're located near schools, places of worship, or bus stations. The decision responds to years of advocacy from women's groups and community leaders across the state.
More than 26,000 Western Australians have sparked a parliamentary inquiry into greyhound racing, with advocates sharing powerful stories about why change is needed. The movement shows how grassroots advocacy can push important conversations about animal welfare into the halls of government.
After Hamas took 251 hostages on October 7, 2023, families refused to wait for help and built the largest citizen rescue movement in Israeli history. For 843 days, thousands of volunteers worked nonstop until the last hostage returned.