Tag: UN
The rightful owners of a key island military base for the...
The Chagos Archipelago belongs to the country of Mauritius; it’s not a bargaining chip for the American empire.
What does it take to destroy a world order?
Climate change, if not brought under some kind of control, threatens to create a new and eternally cataclysmic planet on which the very word “order” may lose its traditional meaning.
US and Hungary only two nations to vote no on helping...
"While the vote does not represent a formal withdrawal from the Compact, it does send a signal that the wealthiest country the world intends to abdicate global leadership in working towards the Compact's objectives."
UN overwhelmingly votes for resolution denouncing 58-year U.S. embargo against Cuba
The two nations to vote against it were the U.S. and its ally, Israel, while Ukraine and Moldova simply did not vote.
Paris climate agreement becomes official international law
The Paris agreement seeks to create a more transparent system that will allow the public to monitor how well goals are met by each country as climate change progress is made.
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American Stonewall: The Cops Have Already Lost
If a politician wants to exercise real leadership, let them proclaim a day of healing where they lead a march of police and protesters together in support of a new era in police relations.
Diabetic Dies in Jail After Police Refuse to Give Him Insulin
Pemiscot County sheriff’s deputies allegedly refused to give Michael Robinson medical treatment until he became too weak to hold up his own head. Robinson later died, prompting an investigation into his time in jail.
Sanders calls on democrats to embrace 8-point plan to end police brutality, protect communities
“We have got to act boldly to eradicate systemic racism and police violence. I am calling for sweeping policy reforms to protect people—particularly communities of color—who have suffered violence for far too long.”
6 Atlanta cops charged with assaulting college students on video
Two of the officers were immediately fired for use of excessive force.
Organizing the rich or the poor?
Which America will be ours after the pandemic?