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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UK's Palestine Action loses bid to pause ban as terrorist' group

A proscription would make it a crime to be a member of Palestine Action, carrying a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
UK politics
#authoritarianism
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's Policies Show "Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand"

M. Gessen warns that Trump is now more empowered to pursue authoritarian policies, jeopardizing LGBTQ rights and free speech.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

High-profile Democrats are alarmed by recent events indicating a potential descent into authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's Policies Show "Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand"

M. Gessen warns that Trump is now more empowered to pursue authoritarian policies, jeopardizing LGBTQ rights and free speech.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg outraged Trump admin crossed 'reddest of red lines' handcuffing senator questioning Noem

High-profile Democrats are alarmed by recent events indicating a potential descent into authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
more#authoritarianism
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Thom Tillis Figured Out How to Tell the Truth in Trump's GOP Cult: Quit

Tillis faced pressure to support the 'Big Beautiful Bill' but chose to speak against Medicaid cuts, knowing it would harm North Carolina's funding, hospitals, and communities.
US politics
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Serbia's populist president announces more arrests after a massive anti-government protest

President Aleksandar Vucic announced further arrests following a protest in Belgrade against government legitimacy, marking escalating tensions and a significant challenge to his power.
Europe news
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump is using antisemitism as a pretext for a war on the first amendment | Judith Levine

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil highlights serious concerns regarding human rights and free speech in the U.S. context.
Khalil's case exemplifies the government's crackdown on political dissent, particularly against Palestinians.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump is using antisemitism as a pretext for a war on the first amendment | Judith Levine

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil highlights serious concerns regarding human rights and free speech in the U.S. context.
Khalil's case exemplifies the government's crackdown on political dissent, particularly against Palestinians.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism

Trump's administration is eroding constitutional rights and promoting authoritarian control in education.
more#trump-administration
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Anneliese Dodds' resignation raises significant concerns about Keir Starmer's defense funding strategy and its implications for Labour's unity and Britain’s global stance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Anneliese Dodds' resignation raises significant concerns about Keir Starmer's defense funding strategy and its implications for Labour's unity and Britain’s global stance.
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#international-students
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump effort to deport pro-Palestinian students suffers setbacks but the legal question still looms

The Trump administration's deportation efforts against international students over free speech have faced significant judicial pushback.
more#international-students
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Shane Ross: When it comes to Gaza, perhaps our politicians are human after all

Last week, I was forced to admit that just because Mary Lou McDonald champions a cause, it is not automatically wrong.
Left-wing politics
#venezuela
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#donald-trump
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#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Germany is now deporting pro-Palestine EU citizens. This is a chilling new step | Hanno Hauenstein

Germany is increasingly curbing dissent over Palestine-Israel statements, using accusations of antisemitism to silence opposition.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Germany is now deporting pro-Palestine EU citizens. This is a chilling new step | Hanno Hauenstein

Germany is increasingly curbing dissent over Palestine-Israel statements, using accusations of antisemitism to silence opposition.
more#germany
#human-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian dissident hospitalised after 150 day hunger strike

Laila Soueif's hunger strike draws attention to her son's imprisonment, reflecting the severity of political dissent in Egypt.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian dissident hospitalised after 150 day hunger strike

Laila Soueif's hunger strike draws attention to her son's imprisonment, reflecting the severity of political dissent in Egypt.
more#human-rights
#tunisia
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#immigration-law
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump's campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Immigration law is being misused to suppress dissent against Israeli policy, threatening democratic principles.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump's campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Immigration law is being misused to suppress dissent against Israeli policy, threatening democratic principles.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fired Pete Hegseth Adviser Tells Tucker Carlson He Was Framed: A Lot of Evidence That There Is Not a Real Investigation'

I just want to be totally direct with you. Did you leak classified information against the wishes of your superiors to media outlets? Absolutely not.
US politics
#protests
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#ukraine
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#immigration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

We Finally Got You.' Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.

Jeanette Vizguerra, a symbol of immigrant resistance, was arrested by ICE agents while at work, prompting significant backlash from political leaders.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri

Federal judge blocks deportation of Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri citing political dissent concerns.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

We Finally Got You.' Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.

Jeanette Vizguerra, a symbol of immigrant resistance, was arrested by ICE agents while at work, prompting significant backlash from political leaders.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

What we know about the case of detained Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri

Federal judge blocks deportation of Georgetown professor Badar Khan Suri citing political dissent concerns.
more#immigration
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil Is "Ready to Fight" His Unlawful Detention

Khalil's case signifies a crucial intersection of immigration law and political dissent, raising questions about the government’s growing intolerance towards advocacy that challenges foreign policy.
NYC politics
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled near Parliament, 20 years after Parliament tried to silence him

The recent unveiling of Brian Haw's statue highlights his legacy as a peace protester in the face of government attempts to suppress dissent.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

There's no denying Trump's true nature any more. But what will it take to stop another visit to the UK? | Zoe Williams

Petitions against Trump's second state visit to the UK have gained significant traction, highlighting deep public opposition.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Idaho Woman Violently Removed From GOP-Led Town Hall After Criticizing Lawmakers

A woman's First Amendment rights were violated when she was forcibly removed from a town hall meeting for dissenting views.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Paris to name avenue after Russia's Alexei Navalny

Paris honors Alexei Navalny by naming a street after him, acknowledging his fight against Putin's regime despite him not meeting usual posthumous naming criteria.
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