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Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s
Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s The US military’s deployment to domestic law enforcement roles under President Trump mirrors tactics used by Latin American countries in the 1970s and ’80s, which led to military dictatorships. Three Trump administration tactics – priming the public for […]
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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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State Department layoffs could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally – an economist explains why
State Department layoffs could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally – an economist explains why The mass layoffs at the US State Department could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally by eliminating expertise on business and human rights. The State Department’s Business and Human Rights team, which was eliminated in the layoffs, helped […]
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A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide
A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide Vincent Chin’s death in 1982 sparked an Asian American civil rights movement after two white men attacked him, believing he was Japanese and responsible for the economic downturn in Detroit. The incident led to a federal investigation, […]
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San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets
San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets The Supreme Court’s June 2024 ruling (Grants Pass v. Johnson) allows cities to issue citations or arrest homeless people for sleeping or living in public spaces, even when there are no available shelter beds. Since […]
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Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars
Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars The Sanctuary Movement in the US was born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars and faced restrictive asylum processes, leading to a decentralized coalition advocating for refugee protection. The movement, which included churches, city […]
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4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders
4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders A recent survey of US troops found that 4 out of 5 service members understand their duty to disobey illegal orders, and many would be willing to refuse such orders if ordered to harm civilians or engage in other morally reprehensible […]
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The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response
The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response Since October 2023, Jewish settlers have carried out around 2,000 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, a dramatic surge compared to previous periods. The violence is fueled by a confluence of ideological fervor, opportunism, and far-right Israelis’ […]
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Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality by empowering workers to negotiate for better wages and benefits, leading to a reduction in wealth disparities between rich and poor Americans. The wealthiest 1% of Americans now hold more than five times as much wealth as […]
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Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts
Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from office by the Constitutional Court due to a leaked phone conversation disparaging Thailand’s military and showing deference to Cambodia’s Hun Sen, sparking concerns about the […]
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