(2023-11-10). Collective guilt and Collective Punishment. counterpunch.org 
The continued practice of branding other countries and peoples collectively guilty for past or ongoing crimes has not abated. The imposition of collective punishment in the form of mass expulsions, blockades and unilateral coercive measures[1] entails retrogression in terms of civilization and human rights. From the moral and religious perspective, the concept of collective guilt
(2023-11-10). Barcelona Dock Workers Refuse To Deal With Weapons Ships Heading to Israel. orinocotribune.com Workers at the Spanish port of Barcelona announced their refusal to allow any ships carrying weapons to operate inside the port, rejecting the violence practiced by Israel in the occupied territories, and accusing the UN of failing to carry out its role. | The workers said in a statement to their association that it is their duty to adhere to and defend the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, at a time when the signatory countries have forgotten about it. | The statement continued: "We decided within the association not to allow ships containing war materials to operate in our port, for the sole purpose of pro…
(2023-11-09). UN Report Details Rampant US Human Rights Violations at Home and Abroad. truthout.org A United Nations body has issued a damning report blasting the United States for its rampant violations of a major human rights treaty that it ratified in 1992. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) enshrines the rights to life, to vote, and to freedom of expression and assembly; and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. |
(2023-11-09). Law Center Statement on UN Report Decrying Ongoing Human Rights Abuses Against Unhoused People. indybay.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — (November 3, 2023) Today, the United Nations Human Rights Committee highlighted serious and ongoing patterns of human rights abuses — including those against people experiencing homelessness and poverty — in the Concluding Observations from its recent convening that investigated the United States' compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
(2023-11-09). Headlines for November 9, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Human Rights Chief Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Citing "Living Nightmare", Palestinian Journalists Condemn Deadly Israeli Attacks on Colleagues, CIA Director Heads to Qatar, Where Talks Are Underway to Free Hostages Held by Hamas, Israel Bans Antiwar Protests, Criminalizes "Consumption of Terrorist Materials", 300 Prominent Ukrainians Show Support to Palestinians; Belgian Leader Calls for Sanctions on Israel, Activists, Congressional Staffers, USAID Employees Demand Gaza Ceasefire, Thousands Flee Sudan's Darfur Region Amid Spiraling Humanitarian Disaster, 2023 Will Be the Hottest Y…
(2023-11-09). Sunday 11/12: White Torture. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th St. | San Francisco, Ca.
(2023-11-09). Irán exige actuación internacional para detener conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net El presidente de Irán aseguró que los pueblos del mundo quieren el fin de las atrocidades, el levantamiento del bloqueo, la entrega de ayuda humanitaria a Gaza y el restablecimiento de los derechos de los palestinos.
(2023-11-10). Thursday 11/9: US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Power Hour: Jam the Phone Lines for Palestine! indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-10). Rosas v. Luna. aclu.org
(2023-11-10). Rights of all people of all ethnic groups in Xizang guaranteed: white paper. ecns.cn Fresh progress has been made in strengthening the political development in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, ensuring the rights of all people of all ethnic groups to be masters of the region and the country.
(2023-11-10). Legal Organizations Put Members of Congress on Notice of Complicity in Genocide. indybay.org The National Lawyers Guild, Palestine Legal and the Center for Constitutional Rights send Notice & Demand Letter to all Congressional Representatives…
(2023-11-09). Thursday 11/9: US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Power Hour: Jam the Phone Lines for Palestine! indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-11-09). We've Defended Trump's First Amendment Rights, but his Latest Jan. 6 Indictment Claims are Nonsense. aclu.org This editorial was Does the First Amendment shield Donald Trump from prosecution for conspiracy to obstruct the 2020 election results? | Trump's lawyer has proclaimed the indictment
(2023-11-09). UN Rights Chief Says Israel's Collective Punishment in Gaza Is a War Crime. scheerpost.com 
(2023-11-09). Denialism, rights and security among topics for debate in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The candidates for vice president of Argentina from Unión por la Patria (UP), Agustín Rossi, and La Libertad Avanza (LLA), Victoria Villarruel, held a TV debate on Wednesday about economy, labor, security, defense, education, social policies, justice, rights humans and transparency.
(2023-11-09). Democrats celebrate local election results. america.cgtn.com 
Democrats are celebrating the results from Tuesday's local elections in several states across the US. The party won critical state races and ballot initiatives focused on abortion rights, a key driver of voters to the polls. Nathan King reports from Washington.
(2023-11-09). Palestinian digital rights coalition urges action against hateful content on social media. peoplesdispatch.org In a letter to Meta, the coalition called for an audit and an inquiry into the AI training datasets which are used to moderate content on the platforms, among other steps to tackle hateful content against Palestinians…
(2023-11-09). Off-year US election shows mass popular support for defending democratic rights. wsws.org In Ohio, a referendum forced by a petition drive placed the right to abortion in the state constitution.
(2023-11-09). 'Thought police': Israel passes law criminalizing 'consumption of terrorist materials'. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, passed what rights groups are calling one of the "most intrusive and draconian legislative measures" ever passed.
(2023-11-09). UK government prepares crackdown on political opposition with new "extremism" definition. wsws.org The proposed definition is deeply authoritarian, providing a pretext for the suppression of virtually any form of political opposition and eviscerating the rights to free speech and political association.
(2023-11-09). More than 100 UK companies admit to violating anti-Russian sanctions. infobrics.org Russia comfortably deflected G7 attempts to impose a price cap.
