Category: violence
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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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The Tragic Tale of Elijah McClain
In the summer of 2019, a 23 year old man named Elijah McClain from Aurora, Colorado life was tragically cut short after a brief but violent encounter with the Aurora police and paramedics. I never had the pleasure of knowing Elijah. But countless reports and accounts from friends, family, and co-workers paint a picture of…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Clashes in eastern DR Congo displace 450,000 in six weeks “Rape and arbitrary killings feature prominently in these results, along with kidnappings, extortion, and the destruction of property, illustrating a deeply concerning pattern of abuse inflicted upon civilian populations,” #CongoGenocide #CongoIsBleeding #Africa #UnitedNations Telecommunications, internet down in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify “We regret to…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Conflict in Sudan Growing in Scope, Brutality as World Remains Silent At the end of each year, she said, U.N. officials are usually hopeful of receiving any remaining funds left over for such an emergency. But, she added, “because of what is happening in Gaza … the funds that were intended or that could have…
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To Old for this Shit!
“I’m Getting Too Old For This Shit” is the catchphrase of the fictional character Roger Murtaugh (played by Danny Glover) from the Lethal Weapon series of buddy cop action films. At the time, Danny Glover was only 41 years old. This summer, on July 28th, 2023, I turned 40 years old. Like my boy Danny Glover, I’m also getting too old for this shit.…
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The Struggle for Peace
On October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a violent and organized attack on civilians and IDF forces in Israel. Resulting in the deaths of 1,400 Israelis and 200 plus hostages being kidnapped by the organization. This tragic attack has had a violent ripple effect in the Middle East. The right-wing Netanyahu government has inflicted a swift…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israeli Apartheid Is at the Heart of the Brutality in Gaza and Israel We need to change the conditions from which this brutality sprang. Sending more bombs, warplanes, guns and bullets won’t solve the problem. We’ve been providing Israel billions of our tax dollars—supplying about 20% of Israel’s entire military budget—for years. And we’ve done it…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment Following one of the deadliest attacks on Israel in decades, Netanyahu promised to turn all Hamas hideouts in Gaza to “rubble”, telling residents of the besieged enclave to “leave now”. It is a statement that underscores the fundamental plight of Palestinian civilians in Gaza who live under Israeli blockade…
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