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PassBlue’s Latest Quiz: Security Council Rules and Procedures passblue.com/2026/01/02/p...
PassBlue’s Latest Quiz: Security Council Rules and Procedures
Think you're a UN Security Council expert? Let's find out! Sure, you know about the five permanent members and their veto power, but do you understand the procedural machinery making this powerful diplomatic body tick? Our quiz dives into the nitty-gritty—from the "double veto" loophole to brand-new accountability mechanisms. These questions will challenge the savviest UN experts.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:42 AM
PassBlue’s Latest Quiz: Security Council Rules and Procedures passblue.com/2026/01/02/p...
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We love frosting and make no apologies
January 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM
We love frosting and make no apologies
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It's not journalism's job to ballwash the United States
Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor.
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
It's not journalism's job to ballwash the United States
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1/8 - Article 97 of the UN Charter sets out the appointment of the Secretary-General, but Articles 1 and 2 define the substance of the role: promotion of human rights, respect for international law, and good-faith cooperation. Procedure cannot be divorced from purpose.
IAEA boss & Argentine national Mariano Grossi declares his candidacy for UN secretary-general, as he tells journalists & others that gender should not be an issue in the race.
There has never been a woman SG
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There has never been a woman SG
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Rafael Grossi confirms candidacy for UN secretary-general
Veteran Argentine diplomat and current head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, UN’s nuclear body, puts an end to months of speculation about a run for top global diplomatic position.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
1/8 - Article 97 of the UN Charter sets out the appointment of the Secretary-General, but Articles 1 and 2 define the substance of the role: promotion of human rights, respect for international law, and good-faith cooperation. Procedure cannot be divorced from purpose.
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These federal workers have a message for Elon Musk: “Breaking things is not actually the road to productivity.”
Hero of 2025: Civil servants
They make America greater, but the Trump administration wants them traumatized.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
These federal workers have a message for Elon Musk: “Breaking things is not actually the road to productivity.”
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While he was busy with all that mediating, U Thant also faced a drawn-out and racist eviction dispute that went all the way to the NY Superior Court.
And yeah, he was very interested in UFOs - that mention alone meant I’m reading this book!
And yeah, he was very interested in UFOs - that mention alone meant I’m reading this book!
The Buddhist UN Boss Who Excelled at Mediation passblue.com/2026/01/01/t...
The Buddhist UN Boss Who Excelled at Mediation
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January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
While he was busy with all that mediating, U Thant also faced a drawn-out and racist eviction dispute that went all the way to the NY Superior Court.
And yeah, he was very interested in UFOs - that mention alone meant I’m reading this book!
And yeah, he was very interested in UFOs - that mention alone meant I’m reading this book!
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The Buddhist UN Boss Who Excelled at Mediation passblue.com/2026/01/01/t...
The Buddhist UN Boss Who Excelled at Mediation
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January 1, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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bsky.app/profile/nkal... the two phases of Bernard
January 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM
bsky.app/profile/nkal... the two phases of Bernard
The Buddhist UN Boss Who Excelled at Mediation passblue.com/2026/01/01/t...
The Buddhist UN Boss Who Excelled at Mediation
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January 1, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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From hedge fund-owned newspaper chains to tech billionaires, news has become its own oligarchy.
Welcome to the Media Plutocracy
From hedge fund-owned newspaper chains to tech billionaires, news has become its own oligarchy
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January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
From hedge fund-owned newspaper chains to tech billionaires, news has become its own oligarchy.
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we went to @montereybayaquarium.org on Tuesday and the woman next to me in the jellyfish room was like full-on weeping and then said “it’s like if a beautiful lady was a fish” hope youre having a good day, lady moved to tears by the jellyfish
January 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
we went to @montereybayaquarium.org on Tuesday and the woman next to me in the jellyfish room was like full-on weeping and then said “it’s like if a beautiful lady was a fish” hope youre having a good day, lady moved to tears by the jellyfish
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UN persons of the year: our readers' survey results, reflecting continuing focus on Gaza
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UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers' Survey - PassBlue
PassBlue is proud to announce our UN Persons of the Year for 2025! -- Here are the results of our readers’ votes, reflecting, as in 2024, continued deep concern over the war in Gaza as the winners and...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
UN persons of the year: our readers' survey results, reflecting continuing focus on Gaza
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UN persons of the year: our readers' survey results, reflecting continuing focus on Gaza
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UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers' Survey - PassBlue
PassBlue is proud to announce our UN Persons of the Year for 2025! -- Here are the results of our readers’ votes, reflecting, as in 2024, continued deep concern over the war in Gaza as the winners and...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
UN persons of the year: our readers' survey results, reflecting continuing focus on Gaza
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We are reaching witching hour for donations to our annual double-your-money fundraiser, ensuring we do top journalism in 2026 as an indy news site led by women (with original photography, like here of Zelensky at the UN)
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December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We are reaching witching hour for donations to our annual double-your-money fundraiser, ensuring we do top journalism in 2026 as an indy news site led by women (with original photography, like here of Zelensky at the UN)
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We are reaching witching hour for donations to our annual double-your-money fundraiser, ensuring we do top journalism in 2026 as an indy news site led by women (with original photography, like here of Zelensky at the UN)
passblue.fundjournalism.org/newsmatch01/
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December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We are reaching witching hour for donations to our annual double-your-money fundraiser, ensuring we do top journalism in 2026 as an indy news site led by women (with original photography, like here of Zelensky at the UN)
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The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone. passblue.com/2025/12/30/t...
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone. passblue.com/2025/12/30/t...
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This is outrageous! The whole world now dancing to the tune of a US anti-woke agenda in the UN, deleting non-discrimination language and eliminating years of work for equality between women and men 😡🤬😥😥
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone. passblue.com/2025/12/30/t...
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is outrageous! The whole world now dancing to the tune of a US anti-woke agenda in the UN, deleting non-discrimination language and eliminating years of work for equality between women and men 😡🤬😥😥
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone. passblue.com/2025/12/30/t...
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The US Wants to Reshape the UN’s Social Agenda. It’s Doing So Alone. passblue.com/2025/12/30/t...
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Türkiye to Open an UNRWA Office in Ankara as the Agency Confronts Operating Crises passblue.com/2025/12/29/t...
Türkiye to Open an UNRWA Office in Ankara as the Agency Confronts Operating Crises
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December 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Türkiye to Open an UNRWA Office in Ankara as the Agency Confronts Operating Crises passblue.com/2025/12/29/t...
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And the winners are:
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UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers' Survey - PassBlue
PassBlue is proud to announce our UN Persons of the Year for 2025! -- Here are the results of our readers’ votes, reflecting, as in 2024, continued deep concern over the war in Gaza as the winners and...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
And the winners are:
passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
And the winners are:
passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers' Survey - PassBlue
PassBlue is proud to announce our UN Persons of the Year for 2025! -- Here are the results of our readers’ votes, reflecting, as in 2024, continued deep concern over the war in Gaza as the winners and...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
And the winners are:
passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
Türkiye to Open an UNRWA Office in Ankara as the Agency Confronts Operating Crises passblue.com/2025/12/29/t...
Türkiye to Open an UNRWA Office in Ankara as the Agency Confronts Operating Crises
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December 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Türkiye to Open an UNRWA Office in Ankara as the Agency Confronts Operating Crises passblue.com/2025/12/29/t...
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UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers’ Survey passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers’ Survey
PassBlue is proud to announce our UN Persons of the Year for 2025! -- Here are the results of our readers’ votes, reflecting, as in 2024, continued deep concern over the war in Gaza as the winners and runners-up in our informal survey worked hard to mitigate the humanitarian and political disasters unfolding every day in the Mideast. We thank everyone who participated to make your opinions known.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers’ Survey passblue.com/2025/12/28/u...
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In Sudan’s hell, a glimmer of light From community #Volunteers: grassroots mutual-aid resources across the country. Story from @passblue.bsky.social :
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In Sudan's Hell, a Glimmer of Light From Charity Volunteers - PassBlue
In Sudan's Hell, a Glimmer of Light From Charity Volunteers - PassBlue
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December 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In Sudan’s hell, a glimmer of light From community #Volunteers: grassroots mutual-aid resources across the country. Story from @passblue.bsky.social :
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🇺🇸 Trump: Putin wants Ukraine to succeed.
And Zelensky’s reaction…
And Zelensky’s reaction…
December 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🇺🇸 Trump: Putin wants Ukraine to succeed.
And Zelensky’s reaction…
And Zelensky’s reaction…