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Global trust in the US is failing. I'm stating the obvious.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68187
#geopolitics #ukraine #france
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68187
#geopolitics #ukraine #france
France Becomes Main Intel Provider for Kyiv, Macron Says
The French president told the military that Paris has replaced Washington as the main intelligence provider, delivering two-thirds of the capabilities previously offered by the US.
www.kyivpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Global trust in the US is failing. I'm stating the obvious.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68187
#geopolitics #ukraine #france
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68187
#geopolitics #ukraine #france
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#HumanRights #FoRB #ReligiousFreedom
#Russia: Four administrative fines for anti-war articles, criminal investigation underway
www.forum18.org/archive.php?...
#Russia: Four administrative fines for anti-war articles, criminal investigation underway
www.forum18.org/archive.php?...
RUSSIA: Four administrative fines for anti-war articles, criminal investigation underway
Independent Orthodox priest Iona Sigida has not appealed against four administrative fines imposed in late December 2025. At least two punished him for articles on his church's website. Forum 18 asked...
www.forum18.org
January 16, 2026 at 11:48 AM
#HumanRights #FoRB #ReligiousFreedom
#Russia: Four administrative fines for anti-war articles, criminal investigation underway
www.forum18.org/archive.php?...
#Russia: Four administrative fines for anti-war articles, criminal investigation underway
www.forum18.org/archive.php?...
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Vietnam : arrests escalate ahead of party congress https://vietnam-aujourdhui.info/2026/01/16/vietnam-arrests-escalate-ahead-of-party-congress/ #communistparty #humanrights #politics #vietnam
vietnam-aujourdhui.info
January 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Vietnam : arrests escalate ahead of party congress https://vietnam-aujourdhui.info/2026/01/16/vietnam-arrests-escalate-ahead-of-party-congress/ #communistparty #humanrights #politics #vietnam
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ICYMI: Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue Is Attacked With Fire
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/us/mississippi-synagogue-arson-attack-suspect.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.9Mvs.gQk5tEoiiw_-&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Donate to the rebuilding fund for Beth Israel Congregation […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/us/mississippi-synagogue-arson-attack-suspect.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.9Mvs.gQk5tEoiiw_-&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Donate to the rebuilding fund for Beth Israel Congregation […]
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mastodon.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 AM
ICYMI: Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue Is Attacked With Fire
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/us/mississippi-synagogue-arson-attack-suspect.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.9Mvs.gQk5tEoiiw_-&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Donate to the rebuilding fund for Beth Israel Congregation […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/us/mississippi-synagogue-arson-attack-suspect.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.9Mvs.gQk5tEoiiw_-&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Donate to the rebuilding fund for Beth Israel Congregation […]
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Retribution inside the DoJ
https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-bondi-trump-firings-prosecutors-b4134e5db9d9ff7963fc8c4bf7a0a166#
https://apnews.com/article/justice-department-bondi-trump-firings-prosecutors-b4134e5db9d9ff7963fc8c4bf7a0a166#
Inside a year of firings that have shaken the Trump Justice Department: 'A great deal of fear'
As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure.
apnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Maria Corina #machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because she has been working for #democracy. Donald #trump did not get it because he is working against democracy.
January 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Maria Corina #machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because she has been working for #democracy. Donald #trump did not get it because he is working against democracy.
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This OpEd is about clemency. It is also about retribution.
As it correctly states: "The governor (Jared Polis of Colo) is right to examine whether elderly inmates in our state prisons pose a continuing threat to society."
Also correct: "Bending to the demands of a bully does not earn goodwill […]
As it correctly states: "The governor (Jared Polis of Colo) is right to examine whether elderly inmates in our state prisons pose a continuing threat to society."
Also correct: "Bending to the demands of a bully does not earn goodwill […]
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mastodon.social
January 16, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This OpEd is about clemency. It is also about retribution.
As it correctly states: "The governor (Jared Polis of Colo) is right to examine whether elderly inmates in our state prisons pose a continuing threat to society."
Also correct: "Bending to the demands of a bully does not earn goodwill […]
As it correctly states: "The governor (Jared Polis of Colo) is right to examine whether elderly inmates in our state prisons pose a continuing threat to society."
Also correct: "Bending to the demands of a bully does not earn goodwill […]
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Threats to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis — to call in the military — are certainly not hollow bluster under this POTUS. Unfortunately, neither are they necessarily illegal. And SCOTUS may have provoked the threat […]
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mastodon.social
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Threats to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis — to call in the military — are certainly not hollow bluster under this POTUS. Unfortunately, neither are they necessarily illegal. And SCOTUS may have provoked the threat […]
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Dangerous chaos — guess who. What could go wrong...
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-greenland-risk-global-conflict/685616/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pJgYGuFsMKjUoLTTyggFd4A v Tom Nichols
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-greenland-risk-global-conflict/685616/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pJgYGuFsMKjUoLTTyggFd4A v Tom Nichols
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe
His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Dangerous chaos — guess who. What could go wrong...
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-greenland-risk-global-conflict/685616/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pJgYGuFsMKjUoLTTyggFd4A v Tom Nichols
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-greenland-risk-global-conflict/685616/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pJgYGuFsMKjUoLTTyggFd4A v Tom Nichols
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#trump said he thinks the #us “shouldn’t even have” #midterms in November, according to an interview with Reuters published Thursday, ramping up his attacks on the upcoming #election after repeatedly expressing alarm about the possibility of #republicans losing control of #congress.
#law […]
#law […]
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masto.ai
January 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGTsYXBWQgU
It's like watching the end of the world unfold, or like I've been transported back to #1939.
What's happening in #minnesota and the rest of the #usa is not just an #american issue..it's a worldwide #socialjustice issue.
I'm only a few hours by car […]
It's like watching the end of the world unfold, or like I've been transported back to #1939.
What's happening in #minnesota and the rest of the #usa is not just an #american issue..it's a worldwide #socialjustice issue.
I'm only a few hours by car […]
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turtleisland.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:39 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGTsYXBWQgU
It's like watching the end of the world unfold, or like I've been transported back to #1939.
What's happening in #minnesota and the rest of the #usa is not just an #american issue..it's a worldwide #socialjustice issue.
I'm only a few hours by car […]
It's like watching the end of the world unfold, or like I've been transported back to #1939.
What's happening in #minnesota and the rest of the #usa is not just an #american issue..it's a worldwide #socialjustice issue.
I'm only a few hours by car […]
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Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car
A #us citizen on her way to a #medical appointment in #minneapolis was dragged out of her car & detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew […]
A #us citizen on her way to a #medical appointment in #minneapolis was dragged out of her car & detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew […]
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masto.ai
January 16, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car
A #us citizen on her way to a #medical appointment in #minneapolis was dragged out of her car & detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew […]
A #us citizen on her way to a #medical appointment in #minneapolis was dragged out of her car & detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew […]
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Australia knew about 870,000 child abuse reports on X. They fined them $610K. Then AI made deepfakes and suddenly bans are on the table. They don't care about kids.
https://blackoutvpn.au/blog/child-abuse-tolerated-deepfakes-arent
#democracy #technology #childsexualabuse
https://blackoutvpn.au/blog/child-abuse-tolerated-deepfakes-arent
#democracy #technology #childsexualabuse
Child Abuse Was Tolerated. Deepfakes Aren't.
Australia fined X $610K for 870,000 child abuse reports. Grok's deepfakes got ban threats in 72 hours. Control, not safety.
blackoutvpn.au
January 16, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Australia knew about 870,000 child abuse reports on X. They fined them $610K. Then AI made deepfakes and suddenly bans are on the table. They don't care about kids.
https://blackoutvpn.au/blog/child-abuse-tolerated-deepfakes-arent
#democracy #technology #childsexualabuse
https://blackoutvpn.au/blog/child-abuse-tolerated-deepfakes-arent
#democracy #technology #childsexualabuse
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Newly Released Records Detail Chaos During Fatal #ice #shooting in #minneapolis
Reports from the city’s police & fire departments show that #reneegood, who was killed by an ICE agent last week, was found with 2 gunshot wounds to her chest & 1 to her forearm.
#reneenicolegood […]
Reports from the city’s police & fire departments show that #reneegood, who was killed by an ICE agent last week, was found with 2 gunshot wounds to her chest & 1 to her forearm.
#reneenicolegood […]
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masto.ai
January 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Newly Released Records Detail Chaos During Fatal #ice #shooting in #minneapolis
Reports from the city’s police & fire departments show that #reneegood, who was killed by an ICE agent last week, was found with 2 gunshot wounds to her chest & 1 to her forearm.
#reneenicolegood […]
Reports from the city’s police & fire departments show that #reneegood, who was killed by an ICE agent last week, was found with 2 gunshot wounds to her chest & 1 to her forearm.
#reneenicolegood […]
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PM Carney's selction process for Governor General's successor may soon begin. It's timely to review the Office if it has changed, and what kind of person do Canadians need in today's world. The answers surprise.
The Viceregal Calculus Has Changed open.substack.com/pub/paulstew... #cdnpoli #democracy
The Viceregal Calculus Has Changed open.substack.com/pub/paulstew... #cdnpoli #democracy
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
PM Carney's selction process for Governor General's successor may soon begin. It's timely to review the Office if it has changed, and what kind of person do Canadians need in today's world. The answers surprise.
The Viceregal Calculus Has Changed open.substack.com/pub/paulstew... #cdnpoli #democracy
The Viceregal Calculus Has Changed open.substack.com/pub/paulstew... #cdnpoli #democracy
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“It is a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota by our own federal government." So record it. #democracy https://werd.io/remarks-on-the-federal-governments-ongoing-presence-in-minnesota/
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 AM
“It is a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota by our own federal government." So record it. #democracy https://werd.io/remarks-on-the-federal-governments-ongoing-presence-in-minnesota/
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Under #trump, a Shift Toward ‘#absoluteimmunity’ for #ice
Since the fatal #shooting of #reneegood in #minneapolis, admin officials have defended the use of #deadlyforce, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort.
#law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #dueprocess #excessiveforce […]
Since the fatal #shooting of #reneegood in #minneapolis, admin officials have defended the use of #deadlyforce, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort.
#law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #dueprocess #excessiveforce […]
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masto.ai
January 16, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Under #trump, a Shift Toward ‘#absoluteimmunity’ for #ice
Since the fatal #shooting of #reneegood in #minneapolis, admin officials have defended the use of #deadlyforce, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort.
#law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #dueprocess #excessiveforce […]
Since the fatal #shooting of #reneegood in #minneapolis, admin officials have defended the use of #deadlyforce, which agency guidelines say should be a last resort.
#law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #dueprocess #excessiveforce […]
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"Vance knows that protesting, fleeing or even interfering in an ICE investigation (which there is no evidence that Good did) does not carry a death sentence. Vance knows that lying and killing are sins.
Vance knows. He doesn't care. Vance’s twisted and wrongheaded view of Christianity has been […]
Vance knows. He doesn't care. Vance’s twisted and wrongheaded view of Christianity has been […]
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mastodon.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:14 AM
"Vance knows that protesting, fleeing or even interfering in an ICE investigation (which there is no evidence that Good did) does not carry a death sentence. Vance knows that lying and killing are sins.
Vance knows. He doesn't care. Vance’s twisted and wrongheaded view of Christianity has been […]
Vance knows. He doesn't care. Vance’s twisted and wrongheaded view of Christianity has been […]
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We Found More Than 40 Cases of #immigration Agents Using #banned #chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing https://www.propublica.org/article/videos-ice-dhs-immigration-agents-using-chokeholds-citizens #Police #civilliberties #law #legal #violence #deadlyforce #americans […]
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newsie.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:04 AM
We Found More Than 40 Cases of #immigration Agents Using #banned #chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing https://www.propublica.org/article/videos-ice-dhs-immigration-agents-using-chokeholds-citizens #Police #civilliberties #law #legal #violence #deadlyforce #americans […]
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Kevin Slaten, research lead for the China Dissent Monitor, a project of Freedom House, talks about how the project tracks protest events in China and the insight it provides into China's domestic politics […]
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mstdn.social
January 16, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Kevin Slaten, research lead for the China Dissent Monitor, a project of Freedom House, talks about how the project tracks protest events in China and the insight it provides into China's domestic politics […]
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Photos from the January 10th Brookline Rally for Democracy.
#CoolidgeCorner #Brookline #Massachusetts #iceoutforgood #pro-democracy #justice #humanrights #justiceforimmigrants #humandecency
Photo credit: Beth Merica
#CoolidgeCorner #Brookline #Massachusetts #iceoutforgood #pro-democracy #justice #humanrights #justiceforimmigrants #humandecency
Photo credit: Beth Merica
January 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Photos from the January 10th Brookline Rally for Democracy.
#CoolidgeCorner #Brookline #Massachusetts #iceoutforgood #pro-democracy #justice #humanrights #justiceforimmigrants #humandecency
Photo credit: Beth Merica
#CoolidgeCorner #Brookline #Massachusetts #iceoutforgood #pro-democracy #justice #humanrights #justiceforimmigrants #humandecency
Photo credit: Beth Merica
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ICE is a slave patrol powered by tech. Violence is all that is on the 24 hour news cycle and yet just weeks ago WIRED ran a feature that humanised Palantir’s Alex Karp.
#civilrights #assange #censorship #democracy #votingrights #democracynow #equalrights #humanrights #humanrightswatch […]
#civilrights #assange #censorship #democracy #votingrights #democracynow #equalrights #humanrights #humanrightswatch […]
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techpolicy.social
January 16, 2026 at 12:25 AM
ICE is a slave patrol powered by tech. Violence is all that is on the 24 hour news cycle and yet just weeks ago WIRED ran a feature that humanised Palantir’s Alex Karp.
#civilrights #assange #censorship #democracy #votingrights #democracynow #equalrights #humanrights #humanrightswatch […]
#civilrights #assange #censorship #democracy #votingrights #democracynow #equalrights #humanrights #humanrightswatch […]
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The family home of White Terror victim Ko Chi-hua (柯旗化) in Kaohsiung is open to the public as a museum telling the story of how a family copied with Ko's imprisonment
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2026/01/16/2003850682
#Taiwan #kaohsiung #museum #History #台灣 #高雄
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2026/01/16/2003850682
#Taiwan #kaohsiung #museum #History #台灣 #高雄
Torn apart by the White Terror - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The family home of White Terror victim Ko Chi-hua (柯旗化) in Kaohsiung is open to the public as a museum telling the story of how a family copied with Ko's imprisonment
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2026/01/16/2003850682
#Taiwan #kaohsiung #museum #History #台灣 #高雄
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2026/01/16/2003850682
#Taiwan #kaohsiung #museum #History #台灣 #高雄