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February 11, 2026

Buddhist Monks End 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C.

On Tuesday, February 10, a group of 19 Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., marking the end of their remarkable 2,300-mile Walk for Peace. The 15-week (108-day) journey began in Texas in late October, and the humble pilgrimage soon drew growing crowds along the way. Supporters gathered across the southeastern states to cheer them on as they continued step by step, accompanied the entire way by their rescue dog, Aloka.

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February 9, 2026

Ian McKellen Performs Powerful Pro-Immigrant Monologue by Shakespeare on ‘Late Show’

William Shakespeare’s writing captures the struggles of life, love, and power in a way that has rendered his work timeless. But as Sir Ian McKellen has brought to light, the themes the bard touched on centuries ago are just as topical as ever. During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 86-year-old British actor looked back and performed a 400-year-old Shakespearean monologue pleading against the dehumanization of immigrants.

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February 5, 2026

Anti-ICE Activists Are Crafting Red Hats Inspired by WWII Protests

In Minneapolis, some activists are protesting against ICE in an unexpected way. Knitters across the Minnesotan city and beyond have begun handcrafting and wearing red hats, thanks to a clever initiative launched by a local yarn shop. Last month, Needle & Skein released a knitting pattern for its “Melt the ICE” caps, inspired by traditional Norwegian hats known as nisselue.

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