Human Rights

A Historic First for Melania Trump at the UN Security Council: A Message for Children in War

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, chaired a historic meeting of the UN Security Council, advocating for the rights of children affected by conflicts, while raising questions about the contradictory stance of the American administration towards the UN.

Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways

Perspective: Sage Maridian

Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture. On December 19, 2024, her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, was convicted of orchestrating her rape dozens of times by various men over nearly a decade.

Witness videos of Minnesota man's death appear to counter Trump administration's narrative

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Eyewitness videos showing at least one federal agent shooting and killing Alex Pretti, 37, in Minneapolis appear to counter the Trump administration’s description of events, presenting two starkly different narratives

Iran crackdown death toll at least 2,000: US official

Perspective: Jacob Flint

Iran has imposed a near-total blackout on the internet and other communications, making it difficult to obtain a firm estimate of protester deaths.

Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

Iran protests: Internet has reportedly been shutdown across Iran and at least 42 people have been killed since the protests began last month.

‘She was murdered’, say Minnesota ICE shooting victim’s family

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

Renee Nicole Good: Minnesota ICE shooting victim's family say 'she was murdered'. Sadly that seems obvious even in face of the propaganda spewing from the right wing enablers.

‘60 Minutes’ Report Yanked by Bari Weiss Leaks Online After It Was Accidentally Streamed on Canadian TV App

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

‘60 Minutes’ Report Yanked by Bari Weiss Leaks Online After It Was Accidentally Streamed on Canadian TV App. On Substack, creator Yashar Ali, posted the segment in its entirety on his profile.

Restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

Perspective: Jacob Flint

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits.

Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego García’s ‘immediate release’

Perspective: Woke Wilma

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government could not indefinitely detain Abrego, a 30-year-old immigrant from El Salvador who is fighting his deportation.

Will not attend ceremony, Nobel Institute says

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, will not attend the ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday, the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute said.

Not All Targeted Killings Are the Same.

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

A former secretary of homeland security on the illegality of Trump’s boat strikes.

Not happy with Israel's participation

Perspective: Professor Milo

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to continue to compete, despite tensions over its conduct in Gaza.