(2023-05-25). Lawsuit exposes horrific conditions in Washington D.C. jail. wsws.org The conditions that impact the United States' most poor and vulnerable in the country's capital are a clear exposure of the government's rank hypocrisy about "human rights" and "democracy."
(2023-05-25). Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation. middleeasteye.net 
Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation | Israel set to clampdown on human rights groups through a new bill that will restrict foreign funding | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 08: 53 | A man walks past a billboard advertising a campaign by Israeli rights group B'Tselem ahead of the US President's official visit, Bethlehem, 13 July 2022 (AFP) | The United States on Wednesday voiced supp…
(2023-05-24). People's Health Tribunal finds Shell and Total Energy guilty of harming African communities. peoplesdispatch.org Environmental, health, and human rights activists deplored the actions of extractive corporations in Africa, who exploit natural resources and sow poverty and disease, during a People's Health Tribunal…
(2023-05-24). The Fight To Free Julian Assange, with Kevin Gosztola. mintpressnews.com 
Uncover the truth behind Julian Assange's detainment and the US government's escalating attacks on WikiLeaks in this eye-opening interview with Kevin Gosztola, shedding light on the invaluable information exposed by WikiLeaks and the potential collapse of a secretive system.
(2023-05-25). China Coast Guard goes on 'rights-protecting patrol' near Daioyu islands. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard fleet on Wednesday conducted a patrol in the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands, the coast guard announced.
(2023-05-25). To: President Joe Biden: Use the 14th Amendment for debt ceiling crisis. indybay.org Photo of Lynda Carson in front of the Oakland City Council years ago advocating for tenant's rights.
(2023-05-24). Left Parties, Unions Oppose Bill To Ban 'Rioters' From Protests. popularresistance.org A controversial bill proposed by Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne calling to ban 'rioters' from participating in protests has drawn widespread criticism. Working class sections and rights groups claim that provisions of the bill can be misused to brand trade unionists and activists as rioters and curtail their freedom to participate in protest and strikes. Earlier this week, due to fierce opposition from legislators of the Workers Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) in the Justice Committee of the Chamber of the Belgian Parliament, Quickenborne backed down from asking for an immediate vote on the bill.
(2023-05-24). Tunisia: Families of jailed leaders file case at African court. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: Families of jailed leaders file case at African court | The case was filed on Wednesday by families hoping to seek freedom for their loved ones | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 20: 51 | Rached Ghannouchi greets supporters upon arrival at a police station in Tunis, on 21 February 2023 (AFP) | Families of imprisoned opposition members in Tunisia filed a case at the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in Ta…
(2023-05-25). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary. scheerpost.com 
By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Mark Weisbrot / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading experts in the study of economic sanctions to help to answer a critical, but often-ignored, question: What are the human consequences of US economic sanctions? …
(2023-05-24). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? Despite Poor Record, Greece's Ruling New Democracy Emerges as Single Largest Party in Elections Economic Sanctions Hurt the Poor, Sick, and Vulnerable, Shows Report Political Crisis in Ecuador Continues Following Dissolution of Parliament Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? [262 words] …
(2023-05-24). US Threatens Georgia with Sanction: "The Beacon of Democracy" over direct flights and visa free travel. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-24). Sanctions on Venezuela Aren't Promoting Democracy, They're Killing Venezuelans. truthout.org Venezuela's former so-called "interim president" Juan Guaidó had barely gotten a word out during an event at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. before a group of activists leapt from their seats in order to confront and denounce the far right opposition figure. Among them was Leonardo Flores, a Venezuelan political analyst and activist living in the United States. "Juan Guaidó, you're a liar… |
(2023-05-25). The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary. scheerpost.com By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Mark Weisbrot / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading experts in the study of economic sanctions to help to answer a critical, but often-ignored, question: What are the human consequences of US economic sanctions? …
(2023-05-24). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? Despite Poor Record, Greece's Ruling New Democracy Emerges as Single Largest Party in Elections Economic Sanctions Hurt the Poor, Sick, and Vulnerable, Shows Report Political Crisis in Ecuador Continues Following Dissolution of Parliament Will the Latest Ceasefire Hold in Sudan? [262 words] …
(2023-05-24). US Threatens Georgia with Sanction: "The Beacon of Democracy" over direct flights and visa free travel. journal-neo.org
(2023-05-24). Sanctions on Venezuela Aren't Promoting Democracy, They're Killing Venezuelans. truthout.org Venezuela's former so-called "interim president" Juan Guaidó had barely gotten a word out during an event at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. before a group of activists leapt from their seats in order to confront and denounce the far right opposition figure. Among them was Leonardo Flores, a Venezuelan political analyst and activist living in the United States. "Juan Guaidó, you're a liar… |
(2023-05-24). Thanks to Sanctions, the US Is Losing Its Grip on the Middle East. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). US Senate Republicans reintroduce bill to sanction enablers of 'terror groups' in Palestine. middleeasteye.net 
US Senate Republicans reintroduce bill to sanction enablers of 'terror groups' in Palestine | The bill would impose sanctions on individuals or groups that provide support for 'terrorist activities' of Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 16: 29 | Senator Marco Rubio arrives at a closed briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on 19 April 2023 (AFP) | Senate Republicans have reintroduced…