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UN Expert Describes Detention of Chelsea Manning as “Amounting to Torture”
In a letter to the U.S. government, the special rapporteur on torture called for the immediate release of Manning.
In 2019, We Saw Pushback Against Face Surveillance in the Skies
Fighting back against face surveillance is working, and 2020 will likely be an even bigger battleground year.
When Auto Plants Close, Opioid-Related Deaths Rise
Researchers found higher rates of opioid deaths in counties that had an automotive assembly plant closure.
In Wake of Hanukkah Attack, Sanders Calls for Stand Against Anti-Semitism
“If there was ever a time in American history where we say no to religious bigotry, this is the time,” Sanders said.
Iraqi Prime Minister Condemns US Airstrikes and Threats to Iran
The latest U.S. bombing campaign in the Middle East prompted urgent calls for de-escalation.
White House Lawyers Argued Trump Could Override Congress to Freeze Ukraine Aid
Critics reacted with alarm to the proposed justification for freezing the Ukraine aid, which was not disclosed publicly.
Thousands of Koalas Feared Dead in Australia Wildfires
Australian Environment Minister Sussan Ley said wildfires have destroyed 30% of the koalas' habitat in New South Wales.
How a Rising Anti-Mining Movement Is Challenging Portugal’s “White Gold” Rush
Portuguese are organizing to stop a boom in lithium mining, as the government rushes to become Europe's top supplier.
UN Peacekeepers Engaged in Widespread Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Haiti
Poverty is a key underlying factor contributing to sexual abuse and exploitation by UN peacekeeping forces.
How Schools Can Sustain Students’ Cultures
New teaching methods focus on building up students from all backgrounds and undoing generations of discrimination.