Category: violence
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Omar Shakir
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the lawyer, author, activist, and the Israel…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Massacre’: Israel forces attack crowds waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 21 With Israel’s war on Gaza now in its sixth month, the United Nations has warned that at least 576,000 people in the enclave – a quarter of the population – are on the brink of famine, and global pressure has been growing on Israel to…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
US airman sets himself on fire outside Israel embassy to protest ‘genocide’ US media reports said Bushnell livestreamed himself on Twitch, wearing fatigues and declaring he would “not be complicit in genocide” before dousing himself in liquid. He then lit himself on fire while yelling “Free Palestine!” until he fell to the ground. The footage…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The loss of NFL players’ collective voice “I’m pretty positive something like that will happen again,” Cambell said. “When there are 2,000 people, it’s tough to get everybody on the same page, but I do think that we are strongest when we are unified and on the same page.” I hope the players rediscover their…
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The Week in Stories Around The Globe
Why China Is Closely Watching The Pakistani Elections “New civilian leadership could help stop [CPEC’s] slowdown, but there’s so much uncertainty for China,” Boni said. “The relationship with the military provides continuity, but it will take more to recalibrate the CPEC.” #China #PakistanElection2024 #Politics #Economics ‘We’re waiting to be martyred’: Palestinians await Israeli attack on…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
In a Victory for Progressives, Chicago Is Now the Largest U.S. City to Call for a Cease-Fire “Chicago matters a lot in terms of the national political landscape,” Rodriguez Sanchez told WBEZ. “We know that the DNC is going to take place in Chicago and what Chicago does is important for the rest of the country. … It…
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A Quick Guide: U.S. Political Philosophies
It’s almost time for Election 2024! Once again, if you’re on Threads or Twitter or watch MSNBC or CNN, pundits, paid influencers, and moronic political leaders will claim, “This is the most important U.S. election of our lifetimes.” It would be true if the actual voters influenced our public policy. Many studies prove that elites and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Gorgeous Nature Photography From the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year Contest “Every year, our team is blown away by the talent and passion of our photography community,” said Canadian Geographic editor-in-chief Alexandra Pope. “Although they all portray different locations and subjects, these images have one thing in common: they made us stop and say ‘Wow.’” #photography…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israeli PM tells U.S. he opposes a two-state solution in postwar Gaza Israel is facing accusations, in a case South Africa brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) last week, that its military operations in Gaza are “genocidal in character” and intended to bring about the destruction of Palestinians — allegations Israel rejected as “grossly distorted.” #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #GazaUnderAttack…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The pandemic sent hunger soaring in Brazil. They’re fighting back with school lunches According to a study conducted by the Brazilian Research Network on Food and Nutrition Sovereignty and Security, hunger affected 9% of homes in Brazil by the end of 2020, wiping out the gains of the early aughts. By 2022 the rate had reached 15.5%…
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