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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

China tops list of countries trying to silence exiled dissidents over past decade, study shows

Transnational repression has surged globally, with 25% of countries recorded engaging in actions against political exiles.
China, Russia, Turkey, and Egypt are the primary perpetrators of transnational repression, with numerous documented cases.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Portraits of Humiliation-and Dissent

Israeli police tactics against dissenters reflect a significant move to suppress opposition to the Gaza war, causing fear among the public.
US news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 weeks ago

Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel As Human Rights Groups Condemn 'Killing Spree'

Iran executed Pedram Madani for alleged spying for Israel amid allegations of flawed legal processes and executions surging significantly this year.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

China tops list of countries trying to silence exiled dissidents over past decade, study shows

Transnational repression has surged globally, with 25% of countries recorded engaging in actions against political exiles.
China, Russia, Turkey, and Egypt are the primary perpetrators of transnational repression, with numerous documented cases.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Portraits of Humiliation-and Dissent

Israeli police tactics against dissenters reflect a significant move to suppress opposition to the Gaza war, causing fear among the public.
US news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 weeks ago

Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel As Human Rights Groups Condemn 'Killing Spree'

Iran executed Pedram Madani for alleged spying for Israel amid allegations of flawed legal processes and executions surging significantly this year.
more#human-rights
#civil-rights
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil's Release. Where Are the Others?

House Democrats demand release of Mahmoud Khalil, asserting violation of his constitutional rights amid a crackdown on dissent under the Trump administration.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil's Release. Where Are the Others?

House Democrats demand release of Mahmoud Khalil, asserting violation of his constitutional rights amid a crackdown on dissent under the Trump administration.
more#civil-rights
#civil-liberties
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Trump's New Favorite Law for Criminalizing His Opponents

Federal prosecutors are using Section 111 to silence political dissent rather than just to protect federal officials.
more#civil-liberties
#democracy
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

From Tom Paine in 1776 to Main Street in 2025: No Kings!

The No Kings! movement aims to resist Trumpism through nationwide demonstrations advocating against authoritarianism.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Miles Taylor: I Criticized President Trump. Now He is Accusing Me of Treason

Trump's order to review a critic raises concerns about the criminalization of dissent in America.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

Ksenia Samotiy: JK Rowling loves it when a plan comes together - I'd love it if we could take the heat out of the trans debate

US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

From Tom Paine in 1776 to Main Street in 2025: No Kings!

The No Kings! movement aims to resist Trumpism through nationwide demonstrations advocating against authoritarianism.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Miles Taylor: I Criticized President Trump. Now He is Accusing Me of Treason

Trump's order to review a critic raises concerns about the criminalization of dissent in America.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

Ksenia Samotiy: JK Rowling loves it when a plan comes together - I'd love it if we could take the heat out of the trans debate

more#democracy
#trump-administration
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

Federal workers are utilizing subtle forms of protest against mass firings and policy changes with creative tactics like snarky emails and symbolism.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Former CISA director Chris Krebs vows to fight back against Trump-ordered federal investigation | TechCrunch

Chris Krebs is resigning to fight a federal investigation ordered by President Trump related to his election security statements.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Former Anonymous' Author Files Legal Challenge Over Trump Memo Targeting Him

Former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor files a complaint against Trump's memo targeting dissenters as unconstitutional.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

Federal workers are utilizing subtle forms of protest against mass firings and policy changes with creative tactics like snarky emails and symbolism.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Former CISA director Chris Krebs vows to fight back against Trump-ordered federal investigation | TechCrunch

Chris Krebs is resigning to fight a federal investigation ordered by President Trump related to his election security statements.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Former Anonymous' Author Files Legal Challenge Over Trump Memo Targeting Him

Former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor files a complaint against Trump's memo targeting dissenters as unconstitutional.
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#immigration
Social justice
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Miami's Justice Jackson writes blistering dissent to Supreme Court's CHNV ruling

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented against the Supreme Court's decision to vacate a protective ruling for vulnerable immigrants.
Social justice
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Miami's Justice Jackson writes blistering dissent to Supreme Court's CHNV ruling

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented against the Supreme Court's decision to vacate a protective ruling for vulnerable immigrants.
more#immigration
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review Ketuta Alexi-Meskhishvili Solo Show | Berlin Art Link

The floral patterns in Ketuta Alexi-Meskhishvili's work symbolize the political turmoil of Georgia, particularly represented by tulips following the tragic April 9th, 1989 protests.
Graphic design
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Yarvin Explains Why He's Writing - emptywheel

For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the great No. He who refuses does not repent. Asked again, he would still say no.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes Kafka-esque' prison experience

In her first comments since her release, Mo reflects on her surreal, almost Kafka-esque prison experience, while thanking supporters for their care during her incarceration.
Left-wing politics
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

What we still need to learn from pandemic - Harvard Gazette

School closures and COVID protocols failed to demonstrate effectiveness and caused lasting societal harm, according to experts.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Bookstore raids in Kashmir by police prompt widespread criticism

Police seized 668 books linked to Jamaat-e-Islami in Kashmir, reflecting escalating repression of dissent and press controls in the region.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Pakistan Senate votes to ban fake news on social media DW 01/28/2025

The bill criminalizes the intentional spread of misinformation, imposing penalties of up to three years in jail and creating an agency to manage online content.
Miscellaneous
Privacy professionals
fromThe Nation
10 months ago

'Little Guantanamo' Gets Bigger

Secretive prison units for dissenters have expanded by 80% over 15 years, using isolation and monitoring.
Daniel Hale's transfer underscores punitive measures in prison systems against whistleblowers and dissenters.
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