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www.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Human rights lawyer Susie Alegre: If AI is so complex it can't be explained, there are areas where it shouldn't be used'

AI has significant implications on human rights, especially in areas like war, sex, and creativity. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Education

Students Sue After CUNY Folds to Backlash Against Muslim Commencement Speakers

Condemnation of Israel's treatment of Palestinians at a CUNY commencement led to swift backlash and accusations of hate speech. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues

Neighboring countries forcibly returned 13,000 Haitians amid violence surge
Advocates urge US and Dominican Republic to halt deportations to Haiti [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Simon Tseko Nkoli: 'The Personal Is the Political' - San Francisco Bay Times

Opposition to apartheid and oppression
Advocacy for human rights and equality [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Europe news

The Woman Fighting to Free Her Husbandand All Political Prisonersin Russia

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's memorial service drew tens of thousands mourning his death and protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza, is advocating for him in London amidst fears for his safety. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Europe news

A Russian Dissident's Remarkable Courtroom Speech

Oleg Orlov's long history of advocating for human rights through organizations like Memorial in Russia.
Orlov's arrest and the shutting down of Memorial by the regime following his criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Haitian Asylum Seekers Take the Biden Administration to Court

Lawsuit accuses Biden administration of racial discrimination against Haitian asylum seekers
Advocates seek accountability and systematic change in receiving asylum seekers in the U.S. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
LGBT

Trans flight attendant crowned Miss Tiffany's Universe in Thailand

A trans flight attendant won Miss Tiffany's Universe 2024 in Thailand, aiming to be a role model for LGBTQ+ community.
The pageant promotes human rights and equality for trans people in Thailand and globally. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
London politics

Irene Khan: Gaza, a genocide in the making'

Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression.
Freedom of expression is facing unprecedented challenges globally. [ more ]
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