Friday, July 4, 2025

Tag: human rights

Children among hundreds found in new mass grave at Gaza hospital

A horrifying discovery in Khan Younis raises alarms about the profound toll of ongoing hostilities on the most vulnerable.

Telling the ‘untold’ stories of Palestinian lives, dreams, and hopes—in Gaza...

The media collective Untold Palestine gathers the stories mainstream media doesn’t tell about Palestinians—videos, photographs, and written accounts from Palestinian people about their culture and daily life.

Berlin lawyers launch legal battle to halt German arms sales to...

Citing potential violations of international law, this legal challenge seeks to uphold Germany's constitutional commitment to protecting human life and questions the ethical implications of supplying weaponry in a conflict-ridden region.

Malnutrition crisis skyrockets in Gaza: One-third of toddlers face acute hunger...

In Gaza's shadows, a malnutrition crisis grips its youngest, with one-third of toddlers in acute hunger. Amidst conflict, a generation's future hangs in balance, urging a global call to action.

Biden administration’s unprecedented arms sales to Israel raise ethical questions

Over 100 arms deals approved in just five months, fueling Israel's military operations in Gaza, spark international debate on U.S. complicity.

Bullet wounds contradict Israeli claims in Gaza Flour Massacre

A human rights investigation reveals evidence of gunfire injuries among victims of the Gaza flour distribution tragedy, challenging official narratives.

ICJ scrutinizes Israeli occupation: A legal and humanitarian examination

With over 50 nations participating, the International Court of Justice delves into Israel's 57-year occupation of Palestine amid allegations of severe human rights abuses.

Virgilio Aguilar Méndez is facing murder charges for an officer who...

An officer died of a heart attack while attacking Virgilio Aguilar Méndez; now Aguilar Méndez is facing murder charges.

21 bodycam videos caught the NYPD wrongly arresting Black kids on...

Police have frequently used that power to withhold footage, not only from the public, but also from civilian investigators.

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration: Razor wire removal at US-Mexico...

The court's decision comes amidst broader national conversations about border management and immigration enforcement strategies.

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What July 5th taught me that July 4th never did

Real freedom doesn’t come wrapped in patriotic speeches or military parades, it comes through struggle, sacrifice, and the refusal to bow to empire, no matter what form it takes.

Ireland becomes sixth European country to end use of coal ahead of schedule

Ireland became the sixth country in Europe to end its use of coal with an additional 23 European countries committing to a cleaner energy future.

U of Florida Law School: Where racism and originalism converge

Preston Damsky, a law-school prize for an essay written for the judge's seminar, argued that the Constitution was originally intended only for white people and therefore even today non-whites could not claim their Constitutional rights and privileges.

Ugliest of ugly Americans, desperate for face-saving charades, exports chaotic, boorish pestilence abroad

Stuntery, like putz-ery, is readily undone and when it flops, it turns against itself.

Trump-Musk foreign aid cuts could cause 14 million deaths by 2030, study warns

Researchers say slashing 83 percent of USAID programs threatens to erase two decades of global health gains, with children under five accounting for one-third of projected fatalities.