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The Proper Response to Trump’s UN Speech Isn’t Laughter, It’s Terror
The US is effectively behaving like a mob boss within the UN, promoting brute force over diplomacy.
UN Investigation Finds “Genocidal Intent” in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military is burning down villages, beating people, shooting them, burning them to death and starving them.
Why We Need More Women Involved in Creating Environmental Policy
A study shows women are more supportive of pro-environmental policies, but they're rarely in decision-making positions.
A “Happy” World Requires Institutional Change
Countries with low income disparities and high levels of social support rank highest in the World Happiness Report.
Donald Trump’s Global Agenda: Taking White Supremacy Worldwide
Trump's State Department appointee kills UN language on racism, hate speech and nationalism.
Indefinite Detention of Migrants Violates International Law
Trump's stated intention to indefinitely detain immigrant families together violates international law.
Migrant Smuggling: Preying on the Most Vulnerable
The criminalization of desperate migrants makes them even more susceptible to abuse and exploitation.
Corporate Lawyers Hijack UN Meeting, While Civil Society Is Sidelined
Some public interest organizations were kept away.
Global Leaders Condemn Trump’s “Scorn for International Law” As Haley Threatens More Possible Air Strikes
"You can't combat the alleged violation of international law by violating international law."
UN Special Rapporteur Says Tax Bill Will Make the US “World Champion of Extreme Inequality”
As Congress prepares to vote on the tax bill, the United Nations has issued a scathing report on poverty in the US.