Cluster Munitions and the Impact of International Law
Over the past year, cluster munitions—weapons banned by a majority of the world’s countries—have killed or injured hundreds of civilians in Ukraine.
Francis Angevine
Indigenous Voice to Parliament is a Matter of Human Rights
When laws are designed fairly, in line with international human rights standards and applied consistently, they can be an important tool for upholding justice and equality.
To Live Forever
“Forget the fountain of youth, pal of mine.
Syrians in Passport Limbo During Assad’s Victory Lap
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed more foreign travel recently as Arab capitals normalize relations with the Syrian government.But Syrian civilians looking to go abroad are not so lucky.
Imagination Needed to End Loneliness in Older Age
“Older people are just literally left on their own.” The distress in Nosiphiwo Tetana’s voice is apparent as she talks about older people isolated at home without care and support.
More than 100 Organizations Urge a Centralized Process for a Chance to Come Home
The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas
Secretary of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528 June 20, 2023 Re: More than 100 Organizations Urge a Centralized Process for a Chance to Come Home Dear Secretary Mayorkas, We the undersigned organizations respectfully request that you facilitate the returns of unjustly deported people with pending requests
Going Sober for the Fourth: Nonalcoholic Spirits for Your BBQ
As the warm summer approaches, so do the barbeques and outdoor gatherings.
UPDATED: An attempted coup in Russia?
Update – “coup” aborted, Progozhin leaves Russia for Belarus, will not be prosecuted [jump]
The breaking news from Russia today is that Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder and leader of the Wagner mercenary group, has “declared war on Russia’s military leadership”.
Allegedly, Wagner units have started moving eastwards from Ukraine toward Moscow,
Jesus and the Sleeping Disciples
Sleeping Disciples Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford 1818-1891 Bequeathed by Adelaide, Lady Brownlow 1917 http://www.tate.org.uk/art/work/N03223
Shouldn’t we not rest until every man, woman, and child alive on earth has a roof over his or her head and food to eat and clean
No one is crowing now
Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger:
It is the first time the crows did not come in the morning.
India's Modi Clinches Deal to Jointly Build Fighter Jet Engines with GE
General Electric Aerospace on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture fighter jet engines in India, putting ink on a major deal that was a much-anticipated feature of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States this week.
The Benefits of Curcumin in Tumor Treatments
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.
Dreaming about an Ex You Don’t Talk to Anymore? 9 Reasons to Help You Move On
I often have dreams about an ex I don’t talk to anymore, and I’ve got a pretty good idea why.
Universal Basic Income & the Anti-Human Agenda
£1,600 per month is set to be paid to participants in a “Universal Basic Income (UBI) ‘micro pilot scheme’” – the first such trial in England.
A total of 30 people from central Jarrow in Tyne & Wear and East Finchley in north London will be studied to assess the effect
“A Global Digital Compact” – UN promoting censorship, social credit & much more
Late last month the office of the United Nation’s Secretary General published a policy document on aims for the future of the internet.
A follow-up to the 2021 report “Our Common Agenda”, the new report’s title says it all really, “A Global Digital Compact”. That’s the goal,
