Category: Human Rights
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Be Thankful
Thanksgiving offers a chance to reflect on our lives and express gratitude for what we possess. My life has had its share of highs and lows, but I am still fortunate. My situation is better than that of many people around the globe. There’s endless potential for me to improve as a man, husband, brother,…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon “In my opinion, I will say nowhere [is safe], Israel is always changing [targets]. Maybe it hits here or there or Achrafieh, or Sabra or the camps. Nobody knows anything. #ceasefire #Lebanon #Israel #MiddleEastConflict COP29 ends in $300 billion deal, widespread dismay —…
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On the Bright side
The constant barrage of negative news makes it easy to get trapped in a cycle of worry and despair. With the latest Trump victory has left a lot of my liberal friends and colleagues feeling like the end is near. The new administration will prioritize the wealthy, Wall Street, and the Military Industrial Complex, enacting…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Exit Right Trump has remade the Americans, and to defeat Trumpism requires nothing less than the left doing the same. Unfortunately, there’s no reason to think the Democrats are capable of accomplishing this, although the possibilities of doing it by any other means are equally obscure. #Election2024US #Trump #Harris #Resist Costa Rica Braces for More…
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Melancholy for Radicals II
The world’s state of affairs can be disheartening for those of us with strong empathy and compassion. November 2024, we are on the verge of another U.S. Presidential Election. Once again, basic human rights are in jeopardy stateside. Globally, we inch closer to midnight on the Doomsday Clock. Once again, American citizens are faced with…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
A Broken Oil Pipeline Plunges South Sudan’s Capital Into Chaos “It was difficult for my father to continue paying my fees because he was no longer receiving his salary,” Kenyi said as he searched for taxi fares on his motorcycle in downtown Juba. “It’s a big blow to my education and my future.” #southsudannews #Africa…
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The Series Finale of the United States of America: Pumpkin Spice Apocalypse Edition
It’s that time again. It’s U.S. Presidential Election Season! Every four years, low-information sycophants voters get to go to the polls and vote for their favorite genocidal sports team. Team Red “McDonald’s Fascism,” aka the GOP. Or Team Blue, “We’re the Good Guys, Right,” aka the Democrats. Don’t worry; Wall Street and the Military Industrial…
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The Evolved Person of the Week: Ki Griffin
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s’ “Evolved Person of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individuals, alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the LGBTQ+ activist, advocate, DJ, and actor…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israel’s war on Gaza An estimated 75,000 tonnes of explosives have been dropped on Gaza with experts predicting it could take years to clear the debris amounting to more than 42 million tonnes, which is also rife with unexploded bombs. #GazaGenocide #Gaza_Under_Attack #Israel #WarCriminals Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and…
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Evolved Woman of the Week: Plestia Alaqad
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s first-ever “Evolved Woman of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the journalist and poet Plestia Alaqad. Plestia…
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