Polish Activists Arrested for Saving Lives
It is a tale of two borders.In Poland, at the Ukrainian border, volunteers are heralded as heroes for helping Ukrainian refugees.
Dan Simmer
EU: No Business as Usual at China Summit
(Brussels) – European Union leaders should announce specific policy responses to the Chinese government’s atrocity crimes, Human Rights Watch said today.
Ukraine War! What Is It Good For? The Nazi Agenda
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is technically illegal under international law.
Apple Becomes First Streaming Platform to Win Best Picture Oscar with 'CODA'
The Apple TV+ film CODA received three awards at the Oscars, including the Best Picture award, marking the first time a streaming service received the coveted top prize at the annual award show.
A Single Belief-Changing Psychedelic Experience Is Associated With Increased Attribution of Consciousness to Living and Non-living Entities
Introduction: Although the topic of consciousness is both mysterious and controversial, psychedelic drugs are popularly believed to provide unique insights into the nature of consciousness despite a lack of empirical evidence. Methods: This study addresses the question of whether psychedelics change the attribution of consciousness to a range of living
The Crucial Role of NAD+ in Optimal Health
STORY AT-A-GLANCE In this interview, Nichola Conlon, Ph.D., a molecular biologist, antiaging specialist and founder of a nutraceutical company that produces an NAD+ boosting supplement.
'Psychological Trauma:' Former Moderators File Lawsuit Against China-Owned TikTok
Two former content moderators for the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok have reportedly sued the company alleging that it failed to adequately support them after they suffered “psychological trauma” while doing their job. TechCrunch reports that a lawsuit filed in federal court this week reveals that two former TikTok content
US: Don’t Roll Back New York Pretrial Reforms
(New York, NY, March 24, 2022) – New York lawmakers should not, as the governor has proposed, further undermine recent reforms to criminal laws that have improved pretrial justice in the state, Human Rights Watch said today.
The reforms, which took effect in 2020, have made pretrial procedures fairer by preventing
Russia: Arrests, Harassment of Ukraine War Dissidents
(Berlin) – Russian authorities have cracked down on journalists, human rights defenders, and activists in an effort to silence any criticism of the war in Ukraine, Human Rights Watch said today.
“The internet is crucial”
In many Eastern European and Central Asian countries, media discourse suffers from the freedom of expression not being respected.
What does the Global Elite have in store for us next?
We are heading straight for the biggest recession most people can remember.
France: Afghan Evacuees Need Mental Health Support
(New York) – Many Afghans evacuated to France as the Taliban took over their country more than six months ago are experiencing trauma and psychological distress, Human Rights Watch said today.
Philippines: Duterte Threatens to Ration Gasoline, Blames Crisis on 'Stupid' Ukraine War
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte reminisced on Tuesday about days in his youth when the country endured gasoline rationing, suggested he may impose such a policy due to skyrocketing prices and low demand he blamed on the “stupid war” between Russia and Ukraine. Duterte also blamed the Russia-Ukraine war for “inflation
Russia: Kremlin Targets Critics Amid Ukraine War
(Berlin) – The conviction of the imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on new trumped-up charges on March 22, 2022, reflects the Russian government’s intensified crackdown on dissent and free expression since the start of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Human Rights Watch said today. “The latest verdict against
Over 40 Children’s Advocacy Organizations Denounce Attacks on Children Seeking Safety in the US
As a community of more than 40 organizations who work on behalf of children, we unite today to demand an end to attacks on immigrant children and to correct dangerous misinformation campaigns about children and their families at the border and within the United States. Together, we are working to
