Justice
The DOGE days have just begun
The DOGE days have just begun The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, broke into the US Institute for Peace on March 17th, according to court documents. The break-in was allegedly orchestrated by a fired security firm that was threatened with contract cancellation unless they let DOGE into the building. USIP staff […]
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Content moderators are organizing against Big Tech
Content moderators are organizing against Big Tech Content moderators from around the world have formed a global trade union alliance, the Global Trade Union Alliance of Content Moderators (GTUACM), to improve working conditions and hold Big Tech companies accountable for failing to address workers’ issues. The GTUACM aims to provide a platform for content moderators […]
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Former Disney employee sentenced to three years for menu hacking
Former Disney employee sentenced to three years for menu hacking A former Disney employee, Michael Scheuer, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for menu hacking and other cybercrimes. Scheuer altered Disney’s restaurant menus by adding or replacing allergen information, swapping fonts, and renaming dishes, which could have misled customers about food safety. […]
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No whistleblower is an island – why networks of allies are key to exposing corruption
No whistleblower is an island – why networks of allies are key to exposing corruption Whistleblowers face significant risks when exposing corruption, including retaliation, job loss, and legal threats, making it crucial to have a network of allies who can amplify their message and provide support. The “regulators of last resort” – whistleblowers’ allies – […]
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How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’
How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’ President Trump’s executive order claims to “restore biological truth” by decreeing that there are only two genders – male and female, and that anyone who believes differently denies “the biological reality of sex.” However, this ignores […]
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Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that
Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that Japan’s traditional practice of women giving up their surnames upon marriage may be changing, with a record number of female candidates standing in the 2024 election and increasing support for allowing dual surnames. The current law requires all married […]
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Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities Rollbacks to federal clean water protections will disproportionately harm already vulnerable communities, including those facing pollution and failing infrastructure. The Trump administration’s efforts to narrow federal water protections, pause water infrastructure investments, and retreat from environmental enforcement will have devastating consequences […]
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Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase undermines its true purpose
Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase undermines its true purpose Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is often reduced to a catchphrase, undermining its true purpose of tackling racism and exclusionary policies that limit access to resources and perpetuate injustice. Despite efforts to promote DEI, persistent disparities in housing, education, employment, healthcare, and the […]
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Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?
Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation? More than 1,000 foreign university students have had their visas revoked since January 2025, including those who participated in Palestinian rights protests. The Trump administration has argued that it can detain and deport noncitizens […]
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Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House
Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing severe tests to its impartiality under the Trump administration, with seven DOJ attorneys resigning over orders from Attorney General Pam Bondi to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. DOJ lawyers […]
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