Accountability
Brazil’s Bolsonaro may soon join ranks of failed coup plotters held to account − hampering the chance of any political comeback
Brazil’s Bolsonaro may soon join ranks of failed coup plotters held to account − hampering the chance of any political comeback Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro may soon be convicted as a failed coup plotter for allegedly plotting to overturn his 2022 election defeat and inciting a riot in hopes of returning to power. If […]
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Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab
Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted on September 11, 2025, for his role in a failed coup plot to overturn the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and inciting violence against the government. Bolsonaro is one […]
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US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board
US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board The US government’s justification for killing 11 people on a boat suspected of transporting illegal drugs in the Caribbean as an attack on “narco-terrorists” is flawed and ignores international law. The killings violated […]
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When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in
When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in by referring them to state disciplinary bodies. The US legal profession is largely licensed and regulated at the state level, with state bodies such as the California […]
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Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it
Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it Crowdfunded companies are “ghosting” their investors by ignoring annual reports and failing to provide updates on how they’re using investor funds, leaving investors in the dark. The practice of ghosting investors is not just a personal issue, but also undermines the entire crowdfunding […]
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Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system
Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system Philadelphia’s AI-driven bus lane camera system has flagged over 36,000 cars blocking bus lanes in just 70 days, helping to keep traffic flowing and reducing congestion. The system uses AI-powered cameras that scan license plates for […]
💻 Technology
Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen
Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen Gaza is not an isolated incident; US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes since World War II, using similar strategies across cases like East Timor, Guatemala, and […]
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate, affirming existing international laws related […]
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From Washington’s burned letters to Trump’s missing transcripts, partial presidential records limit people’s full understanding of history
From Washington’s burned letters to Trump’s missing transcripts, partial presidential records limit people’s full understanding of history President Donald Trump’s second term has already seen significant changes to how his records are handled, with the White House removing official transcripts from its website and replacing them with select videos and audio. The decision to remove […]
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If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?
If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame? A court case in New York is testing whether social media companies can be held responsible for radicalizing a mass shooter. The lawsuit, brought by Everytown for Gun Safety, claims that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, and other companies’ design features, including recommendation algorithms, promoted racist […]
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