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.
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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
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
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
France’s Trial for Atrocities Committed in Liberia
On October 10, 2022, the criminal trial of Kunti K., an alleged Liberian rebel commander, will begin in France.
France: Liberia Atrocity Trial
(Paris) – The trial in France of Kunti K.
UN Human Rights Council Should Mandate Expert Monitor on Russia
In recent years and particularly since the February 24, 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s leadership has engaged in a full-scale assault on the rights of its citizens.
There’s No Doubt There Will Be More Pandemics Because They’re Intentionally Creating Them
No biodefense research is purely defensive – to do the work, you’re automatically engaged in the creation of biological weapons.
Early on in the Covid pandemic, Francis Boyle, PhD., was sure it was the result of a lab leak. He believes monkeypox is another lab creation, as it now suddenly
Honduras: Select Supreme Court Based on Merit
(Washington, DC) – Honduras should select the members of the new Supreme Court for their qualifications, experience, and integrity, Human Rights Watch said today.
Guinea Stadium Trial to Resume
Exactly thirteen years after Guinea’s security forces massacred peaceful protesters in a stadium, those accused of being responsible went on trial.
This Week in the New Normal #48
Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world.
1. Guardian Gaslights on Climate Change
Perhaps no terms has become more annoyingly over-used in recent years than “gaslighting”, but
Trial of Rwanda Genocide Suspect Begins in The Hague
The trial of Félicien Kabuga, for crimes committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, begins today in The Hague.
Brazil: Uphold the Right to Vote Freely and Safely
(São Paulo) – Brazilian authorities should ensure that Brazilians can exercise their right to vote freely and safely in the October 2022 elections.
Yes, 30000 Scientists Signed a Petition to Reject the Global Warming Agreement
We are at the rise of the Climate Change and Net Zero technocratic control nightmare. Thousands of websites out there claim the scientific consensus on the global threat that Climate Change means for humanity. Let's remind ourselves "Science is not about consensus, it is about facts".
Joint Statement: States Should Act to Protect Human Rights in Palestine, and Dismantle Israel’s Apartheid
In August, Israeli authorities raided the offices of seven Palestinian civil society organizations and ordered their closure in an attempt to stop their critical work, and further silence Palestinians. In response to this alarming escalation in the repression of our Palestinian partners, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Amnesty