Democracies must stand firm against Xi Jinping’s next assault on human rights

The Chinese Communist Party is set to open its 20th National Congress on Oct.16.

World Mental Health Day: Support Conflict Survivors

(Brussels) – Governments, UN agencies, and humanitarian organizations should take concrete steps to develop and invest in psychosocial support for people affected by armed conflicts, Human Rights Watch said today. In line with the theme of World Mental Health Day 2022 on October 10, to “make mental health and well-being for

Bahrain: Death Sentences Follow Torture, Sham Trials

(Beirut) – Bahraini courts have convicted and sentenced defendants to death following manifestly unfair trials, based solely or primarily on confessions allegedly coerced through torture and ill-treatment, Human Rights Watch and the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy said in a joint report released today. The 61-page report, “‘The Court is

Report: French Rail Company Quit California for 'Less Dysfunctional' North Africa

The French national railroad company intended to help California build its high-speed rail from San Francisco to Los Angeles, but ended up leaving the state to pursue projects in war-torn North Africa, which the company said was a less “dysfunctional” place. The New York Times published a lengthy essay on

Globalist Economist: 'Fetish' to Reshore American Manufacturing is About 'Keeping White Males' in Power

The “fetish” among America’s working and middle class to reshore millions of manufacturing jobs back to the United States from overseas is racist, a globalist economist with the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) suggests. For decades, millions of Americans in manufacturing and supporting industries have lost their jobs

Moon Magic: Aries Full Moon

Full Moons are a time of culmination and completion of cycles that call our attention to turn inward and reflect on what is no longer serving our growth and development.

Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Take Responsibility for Our Own Health

Jamila has written to us providing some useful resources we could use to help us take greater responsibility for our own health.

Barnes Wants ‘Clean Energy’ Economy: ‘Climate Crisis Is Already Here’

Democrat Mandela Barnes, during Friday night’s debate with Sen.

Florida Officials: Hurricane Ian Has Turned Electric Cars into Ticking Time Bombs

Electric vehicles have caught on fire in Florida after becoming waterlogged during Hurricane Ian, giving firefighters “a new challenge” they “haven’t faced before,” according to one Florida official.

Russia: First Treason Charges for Criticizing Kremlin

(Berlin, October 7, 2022) – Russian authorities have brought a charge of high treason against an opposition politician, Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a blatant attempt to quash any criticism of the Kremlin and deter contact with the international community, Human Rights Watch said today. This is the third baseless criminal charge against

India: Surge in Summary Punishments of Muslims

(New York) – The authorities in India are increasingly using summary and abusive punishments against Muslims deemed to have broken the law, Human Rights Watch said today.

Less of Everything: IMF Predicts 'Darkening Outlook' for Global Economy

Inflation, strains on food and energy supplies, war in the Ukraine, rising jobless numbers alongside risks of a global recession: these are just a few of the factors making up a “new normal” cited by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday as darkening the outlook for the

Chicken Little Was an Optimist

Image source: The Fable Cottage Okay, to be honest, the title of this piece came from a comment by somebody on some forum somewhere which stuck in my head because it made me laugh. Now, the important thing here is, why in the hell did that make me laugh? Have

Sarah Palin: 'My First Agenda Item Will Be Making Sure We Open Up ANWR' to End 'Fake Energy Crisis'

Former Gov.Sarah Palin (R-AK), a candidate running to represent Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District in the U.S.

Louisiana to Divest from BlackRock over ESG Green Energy Activism

Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder announced on Wednesday that the Pelican State will withdraw $794 million in treasury funds from BlackRock over its ESG green energy activism.