'Landmark Study' Shows Eating This Way Can Add Years to Life
STORY AT-A-GLANCE An animal study published in May 2022, found a time-restricted and calorie-restricted diet could lengthen life.
Dan Simmer
DISCUSS: Davos, the hits just keep on coming
The World Economic Forum’s annual Davos conference enters its fourth day today, and the rampant agenda peddling shows no sign of slowing down.
We’ve already seen the powers-that-be roll out all the old classics.
On Monday we had the panel “Ushering in a Safer Digital Future” had a
AU: Focus on Root Causes of Conflict, Political Instability
(Nairobi) – African Union (AU) member countries should use their upcoming summit to commit to addressing human rights issues underlying armed conflict and political upheaval on the African continent, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Extraordinary Summit on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government will take place on May 25-28, 2022,
Higher Cholesterol Is Associated With Longer Life
STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published September 2, 2019, and has been updated with new information.
9 Tell-Tale Signs an Introverted Man Is in Love
When some people begin to take their relationship seriously, they may not express open feelings.
Quad Leaders: Spotlight Rights, Democracy in Asia
(Tokyo) – Leaders of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia should reach agreements on new measures to address human rights crises and democratic backsliding in Asia, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Quad, a security alliance of the leaders of the four countries, is meeting in Tokyo on May 22,
The Cognitive Costs of Virtual Communication
STORY AT-A-GLANCE The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an already shifting trend toward digital communication technology.
Tajikistan: Tensions Escalating in Autonomous Region
(Berlin) – Tensions have been rising in an autonomous region of Tajikistan with several incidents of violence after protests over harassment of local people by Tajik authorities, Human Rights Watch said today. On May 16, 2022, a local man, Zamir Nazrishoev, 29, was killed during protests in Khorog, the capital of
Burundi: Suspected Opponents Killed, Detained, Tortured
(Nairobi) – Burundi’s national intelligence services, police, and ruling party youth members have killed, arbitrarily detained, tortured and harassed people suspected of belonging to opposition parties or of working with armed opposition groups, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have responded to attacks on both civilians and state agents
Statements Urging Stronger Political Representation in Mexico for People with Intellectual Disabilities
In March 2022, a group of young people who identify themselves as having intellectual disabilities organized a series of meetings with representatives of political parties in Mexico to ask for their commitment to ensure people with intellectual disabilities are able to participate in public life and exercise their political rights,
The Subtleties of Anti-Russia Leftist Rhetoric
While the so-called liberal and conservative corporate mainstream media – all stenographers for the intelligence agencies – pour forth the most blatant propaganda about Russia and Ukraine that is so conspicuous that it is comedic if it weren’t so dangerous, the self-depicted cognoscenti also ingest subtler messages, often from the alternative
The Exciting Emergence of Regenerative Medicine
STORY AT-A-GLANCE I recently had the opportunity to interview Tony Robbins — likely the most successful personal development coach in modern history — about what he's been up to during the last couple of years, and the release of his new book, “ Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform
Fjällbete — A Landscape for Every Body
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fjällbete, a farm in Undersåker, Sweden, is making waves in its community for reverting back to an age-old connection with the land — and in so doing, a new generation of youth are feeling the call to regenerative agriculture as a way to build a better world. Jörgen Andersson,
Letter to California Senate Appropriations Committee
Senator Anthony Portantino
Chair, Appropriations Committee
California State Capitol, Room 3086
Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Human Rights Watch’s Opposition to CARE Court (SB 1338) Dear Senator Portantino: Human Rights Watch has carefully reviewed SB 1338[1] and the proposed framework for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court
Costa Rica’s Mental Health Bill a Step Back for Human Rights
Last week, Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly passed a troublesome bill to create a National Act on Mental Health.