Tag: Amnesty International
MIT rejects Trump funding compact, ignites academic freedom showdown
First elite university publicly refuses White House pledge critics call “extortion,” setting up a legal, financial, and political fight over free inquiry and federal research dollars.
Trump orders death penalty push in Washington, DC, testing local abolition...
New directive tells federal prosecutors to pursue capital punishment “in all appropriate cases” in D.C., despite local repeal, as rights groups warn the policy spreads fear and undermines safety.
Hundreds of thousands march in red to encircle the Hague and...
With Gaza’s death toll surpassing 55,000, Dutch protesters form a human “red line” around the International Court of Justice, calling for sanctions on Israel and a decisive end to the war.
Global outrage after Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters
With activists from 10 countries aboard, including Greta Thunberg and a member of the European Parliament, Israel’s armed interception of the Madleen is being condemned as piracy and a violation of international law.
Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza: US and Israel...
A new report from Amnesty International alleges genocide in Gaza, sparking international debate and denial from Israel and the U.S.
Global executions surge to 10-year high: US, Iran, and China lead...
Amnesty International reports a spike in executions driven by Iran and the U.S., with China remaining the world's leading executioner under a shroud of secrecy.
Amnesty International report exposes IDF’s lethal force against West Bank civilians
The report comes amidst Israeli officials' assertions that their military actions are focused on Hamas, contradicting evidence presented by Amnesty that highlights the frequent targeting of civilians.
South Africa levels genocide accusations against Israel at ICJ
Israel's operations in Gaza under scrutiny as ICJ hears 'no innocents' claim.
US munitions in deadly Gaza strikes: Amnesty International calls for war...
Amnesty International's investigation reveals US-made weapons in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, killing civilians and igniting calls for a war crimes probe.
“Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children” and still the US...
Global outcry: thousands worldwide protest Israel's actions in Gaza amidst allegations of war crimes and systematic genocide.
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$380 million in funding cuts to one of the most successful public education programs
“Every day, there’s yet another abuse.” The wanton attack on public schools is one of America’s biggest tragedies.
Trump delivers lunch to Beijing
China is taking advantage of the fact that even the most even-tempered of allies have had it with Trump and his tantrums.
Omar says ICE drawdown ‘not enough’ as thousands of agents remain deployed in Minnesota
After Trump border czar Tom Homan announced that 700 federal immigration agents would leave Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar, civil rights groups, and national coalitions said the move leaves an ongoing occupation intact while killings, constitutional violations, and international human rights complaints remain unresolved.
The actual Gavin Newsom is much worse than you think
For anyone who wants a truly progressive Democratic Party, Gavin Newsom is bad news.
Senators probe Equifax over plans to profit from Medicaid and SNAP work requirements
Warren, Wyden, and Sanders are demanding disclosures from Equifax as new federal work requirements threaten to strip healthcare and food assistance from millions while expanding the company’s already dominant income verification business.