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#human-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World politics

Human rights outmuscled by rule of force' globally, UN chief warns

Human rights and international law are being undermined globally as powerful actors normalize the use of force, causing mass suffering and eroding prospects for peace.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Predators': Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline

Israel, Russia, and the United States are undermining global human rights, inspiring other nations to commit abuses.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trump's sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |

Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people, as concluded by multiple international human rights organizations and experts.
#israel
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Israel's death penalty law could spell suspension from rights body role, says chief

Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe may be suspended due to a new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Israel's death penalty law could spell suspension from rights body role, says chief

Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe may be suspended due to a new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?

Bangladesh's parliament has rolled back key reforms aimed at increasing government accountability, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Chip Roy introduces the MAMDANI Act to punish immigrants for ideology-including socialism and Marxism | Fortune

"Why do we continue to import people who hate us? Not just for the last six years, but for the last 60 years, our immigration system has been cynically used to disadvantage American workers' competitiveness in favor of mass-importing the third world."
Right-wing politics
#lgbtq-rights
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ rules breach EU laws, ECJ finds

Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws violate EU laws and values, prompting the ECJ to demand their alteration or abolition by the new government.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

EU court rules against Hungary's LGBTQ+ media ban: Repeal it or possibly face fines - LGBTQ Nation

Hungary's ban on LGBTQ+ content violates EU laws and must be repealed following a ruling by the highest European Union court.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Hungary: Orban-era LGBTQ rules breach EU laws, ECJ finds

Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws violate EU laws and values, prompting the ECJ to demand their alteration or abolition by the new government.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

EU court rules against Hungary's LGBTQ+ media ban: Repeal it or possibly face fines - LGBTQ Nation

Hungary's ban on LGBTQ+ content violates EU laws and must be repealed following a ruling by the highest European Union court.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Stabbings, kidnap threats and arson attacks: how the Iranian regime targets UK journalists

Iranian journalists in London face threats and violence from the Tehran regime, leading to a climate of fear and normalization of danger.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: People are afraid of you'

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are declining as a celebrity blogger criticizes the Kremlin's governance and highlights various societal issues in Russia.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
#hungary
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble

Hungary's political landscape shifted dramatically as the opposition party won two-thirds of parliamentary seats, signaling potential change in illiberal governance.
Europe politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Orban is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule

Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat marks a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape, with implications for democratic movements globally.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hungary beware: authoritarianism can be checked, but it is rarely dismissed with a single blow | Blanche Leridon

The Hungarian election marks a significant political shift with the fall of Viktor Orban after 16 years, signaling a potential change for liberal democracy.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most

Limited internet access in Iran is expanding for select individuals, while the majority remain disconnected amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran's government imposed a prolonged internet blackout to suppress protests and control information during conflicts, impacting businesses and personal communications.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most

Limited internet access in Iran is expanding for select individuals, while the majority remain disconnected amid ongoing conflict.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran's government imposed a prolonged internet blackout to suppress protests and control information during conflicts, impacting businesses and personal communications.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 week ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for a second time

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for a second time

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

US gives Cuba two-week ultimatum to release high-profile political prisoners

The U.S. demands Cuba release political prisoners Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Osorbo within two weeks as part of negotiations.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Is Vietnam becoming more like China?

"It brings the Vietnamese political system closer to the Chinese one, which is dominated by [China's President] Xi Jinping. Given his concentration of power, To Lam may be able to implement his ambitious reforms more quickly, but there is a risk that the established checks and balances will cease to function and that dissenting opinions within the party will be heard less and less."
World politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar's gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

The arrest of Gen Z activists in Madagascar raises concerns about the military regime's respect for fundamental freedoms and its connection to the previous government.
#democracy
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
World politics
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Ex-Costa Rican president warns of 'great reversal' in democracy | Cornell Chronicle

Global democracy is facing a significant decline due to rising authoritarianism and weakening public trust in democratic institutions.
Europe politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

If Democrats Learn Anything from Hungary 2026, This Is What They Should Do Next

Hungary's recent election results highlight the need for systemic change in American democracy to combat autocracy and protect democratic values.
World politics
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Ex-Costa Rican president warns of 'great reversal' in democracy | Cornell Chronicle

Global democracy is facing a significant decline due to rising authoritarianism and weakening public trust in democratic institutions.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
Social media marketing
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Governments pressured to stop 'enshitification' as internet worsens

The Norwegian Consumer Council's viral video highlights concerns over 'enshitification,' the decline in quality of digital platforms.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
#hong-kong
World news
fromFlowingData
5 days ago

Crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong

Protests in Hong Kong led to a national security law, resulting in hundreds of arrests and significant personal consequences for those involved.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
World news
fromFlowingData
5 days ago

Crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong

Protests in Hong Kong led to a national security law, resulting in hundreds of arrests and significant personal consequences for those involved.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to amend the pacifist clause in the constitution amid rising regional threats and public opposition.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Why Libraries Matter in a Fascist Moment

Public libraries are vital infrastructure enabling free access to knowledge, gathering spaces, and shared intellectual life that authoritarianism seeks to eliminate.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable

The defeat of Viktor Orbán required not just an ordinary election campaign but the construction of a broad, diverse, and patriotic grassroots social movement, changing politics around the world.
Europe politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Burkina Faso's military government dissolved over 100 NGOs, prompting Amnesty International to label it a severe violation of basic rights.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world but are the measures even working?

Age assurance technology is ineffective, with many teens bypassing age verification and platforms failing to enforce compliance with the social media ban.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Authoritarianism

The Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, a group of mothers whose children disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship, continue protesting weekly in Buenos Aires nearly five decades after their movement began in 1977.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Official announcement: It's time to end the tyranny of officially

Once upon a time, adding official to an announcement served a purpose. It distinguished fact from rumour, press release from pub chat. Sensible. Helpful. Civilised. But in recent years, the word has gone rogue. Nothing can simply happen anymore. It must be officially announced.
Media industry
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hackers: Democracy's last line of cyber defense

The hacker mindset—analytical curiosity combined with systemic thinking—can defend democracy by creating decentralized communication tools that resist censorship and empower oppressed communities.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Freedoms Under Threat

Independent, progressive journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, exposes distortions, and relies on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
2 months ago

US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content

The US State Department and DHS are developing freedom.gov to let people view online content banned in their countries, including a VPN to bypass restrictions.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Major rally planned as Czech MPs mull 'foreign agent' law

Prague is preparing for a major demonstration against democratic erosion, draft legislation resembling Russian restrictions on civil society, and concerns over public media and state institutions.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

UN expert warns of 'shrinking space' for free speech in Germany

Hate speech is rising in Germany, and some government counter-measures risk violating international human rights standards, creating uncertainty, stigma, and self-censorship.
Social justice
fromAxios
2 months ago

Leaders urge action in 2026: "We are on the brink of tyranny and authoritarianism"

Authoritarian-style enforcement is eroding civil rights, protest freedoms, and democracy, prompting state and local legal actions and demands for inclusive civil rights strategies.
Philosophy
Tyranny corrupts all psychic faculties into servants of lawless appetite, with reason producing ideology to rationalize control rather than ceasing to function.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Autocrats Meddle With Elections

More than 60,000 North Carolina ballots were challenged in 2024, including longtime voter Dawn Baldwin Gibson's early ballot in the state Supreme Court race.
Artificial intelligence
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

DeepSeek often restricted globally

AI chatbots face uneven global access due to government restrictions, with DeepSeek most frequently banned across 13 countries, driven by data protection, security concerns, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump is pulling America under authoritarian rule, international human rights groups warn

United States shows democratic backsliding: erosion of civil liberties, weakened rule of law, normalization of coercive state power, and targeted attacks on marginalized groups.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Sovereignty isn't a toggle feature

European cloud alternatives like Hetzner and Scaleway can deliver comparable performance and capabilities to AWS while significantly reducing costs, though they require greater operational responsibility and architectural commitment to sovereignty.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump-led abuses amid democratic recession' put human rights in peril, HRW report says

Global democratic backsliding endangers human rights and the rules-based order, with concentrated assaults on US democratic institutions and accountability mechanisms.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chinese technology underpins Iran's internet control, report finds

Iran's internet control relies heavily on Chinese surveillance technologies and infrastructure, enabling near-total blackouts and refined censorship that facilitate human rights abuses.
#splinternet
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Autocracy is rising in the west. But the global south proves it's not inevitable | Kenneth Roth

Autocrats face growing internal pressure from their populations, while democracy remains valued globally despite Western challenges from far-right movements and disaffected voters.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Stephens: Dissidents are silenced, and the West moves on

Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy media founder, received a 20-year prison sentence after years of activism and escalating Beijing-led crackdowns on Hong Kong freedoms.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia.

A mass movement in Tunisia toppled a 24-year dictator fifteen years ago, showing how quickly entrenched authoritarian systems can collapse.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Iran's Nationwide Internet Blackout Has Left Us Feeling Hopeless and Helpless

Internet shutdowns and lethal state repression have accompanied nationwide protests over soaring food prices and economic hardship, leaving Iranians deprived and exhausted.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Nations Are Now Battling Over Your Digital DNA

Across the world, governments are redefining data. It is no longer a commercial byproduct, but a strategic resource. One that carries economic weight, political influence, and long-term national consequences. At the center of this shift is what most people never consciously see but continuously produce: their digital DNA.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US funding for global internet freedom effectively gutted'

Managed by the US state department and the US Agency for Global Media, the programme broadly called Internet Freedom funds small groups all over the world, from Iran to China to the Philippines, who built grassroots technologies to evade internet controls imposed by governments. It has dispensed well over $500m (370m) in the past decade, according to an analysis by the Guardian, including $94m in 2024.
World news
World politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Happens to Your Identity Under a Dictator

Authoritarian surveillance and fear force self-censorship, creating a split between public persona and authentic self that causes lasting psychological harm.
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