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Inter Press Service
- U.S. White House Executive Order Raises Concerns for Its Support to the UN
A new executive order from the United States White House calls for withdrawing support from major UN entities and a review of all international intergovernmental organizations which the United States is a member of. The U.S.’s orders against the UN Palestine Refugee Agency also do not bode well for ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. President
- Haitian Government Faces Criticism for its Response to Gang Attack in Kenscoff
The humanitarian situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate as armed gangs expand their control in Port-Au-Prince and escalate acts of violence throughout the nation. Due to heightened insecurity, civilian displacement has reached new peaks, with hunger, disease, and the economic crisis having grown worse. With access to basic services diminished, approximately 5.5 million Haitians are
- ‘Reconciliation Will Require Robust Transitional Justice and Accountability Mechanisms’
CIVICUS discusses the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region with Hone Mandefro, advocacy director at the Amhara Association of America, and Henok Ashagray, PhD candidate and project officer at the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria. Violent clashes continue between Amhara Fano militias and Ethiopian government forces across the Amhara region,
The Guardian
- Trump’s Gaza remarks are no surprise: ethnically cleansing was always the plan | Arwa Mahdawi
If Trump executes his plans, it’s because the media helped pave the way. It’s beyond time for more of my colleagues to speak up“They make a desert and call it peace,” said Tacitus, paraphrasing Calgacus.Israel, meanwhile, has made a graveyard of Gaza, and Donald Trump is calling it a real estate opportunity. The president, as you will know, has decided the US should just take over the Gaza Strip. As for the Palestinians who are inconveniently there at the moment? According to Trump, they can just be moved somewhere else. They can be dumped in Jordan or Egypt or Saudi Arabia. They won’t mind. Those Arabs are all the same anyway. Continue reading...
- Trump is unleashing sadism upon the world. But we cannot get overwhelmed | Judith Butler
Those who celebrate his defiance and sadism are as claimed by his logic as those who are paralyzed with outrageAs Trump delivers a series of devastating and appalling executive orders and public pronouncements every day, it has never been more important to avoid being captured by his obscenity and focuson how the issues are interconnected.It is easy to forget or sideline the executive orders of the previous week: bans on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and discourse as well as “gender ideology” in all federally funded programing, as new obscenities flood the news cycle. Threats of deportation to international students who engage in legitimate protest; expansionist designs on Panama and Greenland and proposals to take […]
- Trump’s grotesque Gaza proposal is appalling on every level | Kenneth Roth
The US president’s plan to expel 2 million Palestinians from Gaza clashes with his desire to be a dealmaker. He should push for a Palestinian state insteadDonald Trump’s proposal to expel all 2 million or more Palestinians from Gaza is so mind-bogglingly outrageous that it seems designed to stun us into paralyzed acquiescence. It is the latest example of the US president’s tendency to normalize the unthinkable, to bring ideas that were rightly considered beyond the pale and force them into the realm of policy discussion. Yet there are plenty of reasons to overcome our shock and reject this appalling scheme.It does have its supporters. The Israeli far right is salivating at the proposition. It has long sought to “solve” the […]
- Middle East crisis live: White House walks back Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ comments in face of widespread international anger
Secretary of state Marco Rubio says Trump comments should not be seen as ‘hostile move’; Netanyahu says ‘remarkable idea’ should be pursued UN chief warns against ‘ethnic cleansing’ after Trump’s Gaza proposalTrump’s Gaza plan could amount to war crime – expertsIran’s foreign ministry rejected Thursday what it called a “shocking” plan laid out by US President Donald Trump to take over Gaza and “forcibly displace” Palestinians from the coastal territory, AFP reports.“The plan to clear Gaza and forcibly displace the Palestinian people to neighbouring countries is considered a continuation of the Zionist regime’s (Israel) targeted plan to completely annihilate the Palestinian nation, and is categorically […]
- Senate Democrats pledge to hold floor all night in protest against Trump’s budget pick – as it happened
This blog has now closed. Read our latest story hereDonald Trump will sign an executive order to prevent transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports at 3pm today, the White House said.Dubbed “No Men in Women’s Sports”, the order will change how the administration interprets Title IX, a civil rights law that addresses sex discrimination at schools that receive federal funding, including in athletics. Continue reading...
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- Under Pressure, Cuyahoga County Releases Video of Teen’s Shooting by Deputy
After four months, the county provided body cam footage, and is weighing policy changes amid a Marshall Project and News 5 Cleveland investigation.
Fair Observer
- Two East African Films Premiere at Sundance. Here’s Why That’s Important.
African filmmakers made history at this month’s Sundance Film Festival (January 23 to February 2). For the first time, two documentaries about East Africa made by East African filmmakers premiered at its prestigious World Cinema Documentary competition. This watershed moment isn’t just about artistic recognition — it represents a crucial shift in who gets to… Continue reading Two East African Films Premiere at Sundance. Here’s Why That’s Important. The post Two East African Films Premiere at Sundance. Here’s Why That’s Important. appeared first on Fair Observer.
- FO° Exclusive: Unstable Africa Drives Refugees North
[On December 31, 2024, we predicted seven developments for 2025 and boldly went where only fools, angels and astrologers dare to go. So, what can we expect in 2025? To borrow words from the military, a more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. This is Part 6 of a seven-part series. You can read… Continue reading FO° Exclusive: Unstable Africa Drives Refugees North The post FO° Exclusive: Unstable Africa Drives Refugees North appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Embracing Stock Market Stoicism
Last year brought me back to a core Stoic principle that I hold close to my heart: the dichotomy of control. Here’s the gist: Some things are within our power — our values, our character, our decisions — and some aren’t — like your brother-in-law’s random (and possibly dumb) comment, your spouse’s mood or the… Continue reading Embracing Stock Market Stoicism The post Embracing Stock Market Stoicism appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- How to see an exquisite corpse
A history of the ‘exquisite corpse’ in art shows how it embodies surrealist ideas of freedom, community and radical creativity - by Aeon Video Watch at Aeon
Truthout
- Rubio Says Trump’s Plan to Expel All Palestinians From Gaza Is “Very Generous”
The secretary of state’s remarks came as Trump faced widespread backlash for his proposal.
- Trump Wants to Send Incarcerated US Citizens to El Salvador
Sending US citizens who are incarcerated to other countries' prison systems would be illegal, experts say.
- Trump Holocaust Memorial Pick Says Palestinians Are “Fundamentally Evil”
Palestinian rights advocates called the Holocaust Memorial Council member’s remarks “unhinged, racist, and genocidal.”
ProPublica
- Three Months After Missouri Voted to Make Abortion Legal, Access Is Still Being Blocked
by Jeremy Kohler ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that […]
- Washington Governor Orders Team to Study Data Centers’ Impact on Energy Use, Job Creation and Tax Revenue
by Lulu Ramadan and Sydney Brownstone, The Seattle Times This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Seattle Times. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories […]
- Gun Lobbyists and Cambridge Analytica Weaponized Gun Owners’ Private Details for Political Gain
by Corey G. Johnson and Byard Duncan ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest […]
Unicorn Riot
- Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott
Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota residents are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores in response to the corporation recently cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. An uproar hit social media when the announcement was made and since then, legions of people online have… The post Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Musk’s DOGE Pushes Into Labor Department Now Investigating Tesla
Musk's companies face multiple labor investigations by federal agencies.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-02-05 Wednesday
Headlines for February 05, 2025; Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: Trump Proposes U.S. Take Over Gaza & Forcibly Remove All Palestinians; “Catastrophic”: Trans Youth Lose Access to Care as Hospitals Capitulate to Trump Attacks; “I Will Go to Jail to Defend Your Care”: New York Doctor Vows to Keep Helping Trans Youth Patients; I Was Fired by Donald Trump: Top Lawyer at EEOC Speaks Out on “Anti-DEI” Purge, Gutting of Agencies
Latino USA
- AOC: ‘I’m Not Going to Give Them My Fear’
A lot has happened with just a few days into President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. There’s been... The post AOC: ‘I’m Not Going to Give Them My Fear’ appeared first on Latino USA.
- ‘Mexicans Don’t Play Basketball’
In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history... The post ‘Mexicans Don’t Play Basketball’ appeared first on Latino USA.
- Understanding ‘LatinoLand’ With Marie Arana
“Latinos are not a monolith” is something that we hear almost every election cycle when politicians try to understand and... The post Understanding ‘LatinoLand’ With Marie Arana appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- After the War, the Environmental Devastation in Gaza Runs Deep
The war in Gaza has taken a heavy toll on the environment, with water supplies contaminated, raw sewage pouring into the Mediterranean, once-fertile soils ruined, and the land stripped of trees. Experts say the extent of the damage needs to be tallied to help plan for a recovery.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- Young People Say They’re Beaten and Maced at Adult Louisiana Jail
Louisiana moved detained children from the infamous Angola prison to an adult lockup in Jackson Parish. They say the abuse has continued. The post Young People Say They’re Beaten and Maced at Adult Louisiana Jail appeared first on The Appeal.
- I Spent Years Imprisoned Without Windows. Now, Snow Feels Like a Gift.
I was recently moved to a cell with a window after years without one. I never realized how much I’d taken nature for granted. The post I Spent Years Imprisoned Without Windows. Now, Snow Feels Like a Gift. appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- The Suffering of Millions Is Just a Joke to Musk; Americans Are Not Amused
Elon Musk is treating his cost-cutting crusade like some sort of game, but it's deadly serious to countless Americans and even more people across the globe. The Suffering of Millions Is Just a Joke to Musk; Americans Are Not Amused originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- Protestas de trabajadores agrícolas y aliados en una audiencia sobre pesticidas en California
Read this article in English. Capturado: Esta es la segunda parte de una serie sobre cómo los entes reguladores de pesticidas ponen las ganancias de la industria por encima de la salud pública. SALINAS, California—El jueves por la noche, miembros de las comunidades de trabajadores agrícolas y sus aliados se concentraron en una sala de
- Directive From New Interior Secretary Weakens Public Land Protections to Push Fossil Fuels
National monuments, migratory birds, endangered and threatened species: Some of the nation’s most vulnerable natural resources are in jeopardy after Doug Burgum issued—on his first full day as secretary of the Department of the Interior—a seven-page directive weakening their protections to further fossil fuel development. President Trump laid the groundwork for Burgum’s order by revoking
Grist
- Veganism has deep roots in Japan’s history. It’s beginning to resurface.
In this excerpt, Grist’s Sachi Kitajima Mulkey and Joseph Winters explore how vegan diets are gaining a foothold in Japan — and the cultural barriers that still stand in the way.
- The ‘recycled’ plastic in your shoes, shirts, and bags? It’s still destined for the landfill.
Here’s why that matters.
- Exxon is quietly planning a new $8.6 billion plastics plant in Texas
Exxon's proposal for a plastics factory on the Gulf Coast raises alarms for a community already dealing with pollution.
The Conversation
- Palestinians have long resisted resettlement – Trump’s plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza won’t change that
For almost 80 years, Palestinians in Gaza have resisted proposals to resettle elsewhere.
- This Valentine’s Day, try loving-kindness meditation
If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, you might consider trying loving-kindness meditation, writes a scholar of mindfulness.
- After he reached the Super Bowl, Colin Kaepernick’s racial justice protests helped expose US views toward sports activism
For some Americans, athletes can and should be role models, according to a study. For others, athletes should only express their views under certain conditions.
- Friendship, a covenant, romance – no matter what you call it, David’s love for Jonathan is one of the Bible’s most beautiful
The Bible describes the two men meeting and sharing an instant connection.
- Trump’s administration seems chaotic, but he’s drawing directly from Project 2025 playbook
Many of Trump’s executive orders mirror plans laid out in Project 2025, a conservative policy plan developed in part by the Heritage Foundation.
The Trace
- The Legacy of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
It’s been two weeks since President Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time. His inauguration thrust out the Biden administration, which had treated gun reform as a top priority, and replaced it with a White House that has vowed to undo its predecessor’s gun policies. Since then, federal funding for gun The post The Legacy of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention appeared first on The Trace.
- Appeals Court Says 18-Year-Olds Can Buy Handguns, Teeing Up SCOTUS Battle
A U.S. appeals court has struck down the federal ban on licensed gun dealers selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20. The decision comes after two other circuit courts ruled against age restrictions in recent months, significantly raising the chances that the Supreme Court will weigh in, legal experts say. On The post Appeals Court Says 18-Year-Olds Can Buy Handguns, Teeing Up SCOTUS Battle appeared first on The Trace.
- Philly’s Police Watchdog Board Hasn’t Conducted Any Investigations. Its Head Blames the Union.
Nearly four months after an unarmed Black man was fatally shot by a white off-duty homicide detective, the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission knows little more about the circumstances of the shooting than do members of the general public. Initially, when Detective Christopher Sweeney, 43, shot Robert Jones, 54, on October 3, the Philadelphia Police The post Philly’s Police Watchdog Board Hasn’t Conducted Any Investigations. Its Head Blames the Union. appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- The Poetry Fan Who Taught an LLM to Read and Write DNA
By treating DNA as a language, Brian Hie’s “ChatGPT for genomes” could pick up patterns that humans can’t see, accelerating biological design. The post The Poetry Fan Who Taught an LLM to Read and Write DNA first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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