Tag: human rights
Sanders’ resolution challenges US involvement in Gaza crisis
A decisive move by Senator Sanders to confront America's stance in the Gaza humanitarian crisis
Dubai is a fitting host for the climate circus
A host nation that promises progress but relies on regressive policies is revealing just how seriously fossil fuel interests have coopted UN climate talks.
Vanishing clinics: The stark reality of abortion access in post-Dobbs America
The closure of 65 independent reproductive care clinics since June 2022 leaves 14 states entirely without abortion clinics.
Jeff Bezos’ housing hypocrisy: Millions to fight homelessness, more to fuel...
While Jeff Bezos donates to fight homelessness, his investment in single-family homes raises alarms about exacerbating the housing crisis.
Pro-Palestinian protesters make powerful statement at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade amid...
Activists interrupt iconic parade to spotlight Gaza crisis.
Mass displacement in Gaza: Nearly 80 percent of population forced from...
UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) shelters are currently housing around 930,000 people, a figure that represents over three-quarters of Gaza's population.
Emergency motion in US court seeks to halt aid for alleged...
Legal action challenges US support amidst accusations of genocide.
Israeli forces raid hospitals in Gaza, issue dire evacuation orders amid...
Gaza in turmoil: Israeli hospital raids and evacuation orders intensify humanitarian crisis
Defrosting the cold war with China
Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
Protest wave sweeps the nation: Illinois streets and Capitol Hill erupt...
Activists in Illinois and Washington D.C. stand in defiance, calling for an end to the siege on Gaza and urging U.S. officials to back a ceasefire.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.