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Social justice
fromMiami Herald
2 months 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
2 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Kondengui prison: ground zero of Cameroon's war on dissent

Kondengui prison symbolizes the repression of dissent under Paul Biya's regime in Cameroon, where many face trials without procedural guarantees.
Environment
fromwww.twincities.com
4 weeks ago

EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

139 EPA employees on administrative leave for dissenting against policies undermining environmental protection.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Five years of a strict national security law in Hong Kong

The National Security Law protects the light of our city, these children rap. But the people targeted by the law say it's anything but anodyne.
US politics
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Saudi journalist tweeted against the government and was executed for high treason'

Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser was executed, reflecting the dangerous climate for dissenters in the Kingdom regarding national security.
#democracy
fromIndependent
3 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

fromIndependent
3 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

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I was disappeared under Argentina's dictatorship. I know how autocracy begins | Miriam Lewin

Authoritarian regimes suppress dissent and target voices perceived as threats, echoing historical patterns seen in Argentina.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

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

Taylor urged federal watchdogs to investigate whether departments are being weaponized to punish dissent, claiming Trump's memo is unconstitutional and threatens citizen rights.
US politics
#trump
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months 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.
#el-salvador
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

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

Pedram Madani was executed by Iran, accused of spying for Israel, with reports suggesting fundamental flaws in his case and confessions made under duress.
US news
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

Review Ketuta Alexi-Meskhishvili Solo Show | Berlin Art Link

Floral patterns serve as complex symbols in political and cultural contexts, transcending their decorative origins.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Yarvin Explains Why He's Writing - emptywheel

Yarvin aims to challenge the dominant consensus of academia and journalism, seeking an entirely new perspective on societal issues.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

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

Claudia Mo described her prison experience as Kafka-esque, reflecting on her resilience and intellectual pursuits while acknowledging support from the community during her incarceration.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab

Prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab was arrested, igniting protests against President Kais Saied's authoritarian regime and a crackdown on dissent in Tunisia.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card?

These actions are chilling. They also make it difficult to work out how to teach cases that boldly proclaim this country is committed to a vision of free speech that, right now, feels very far away.
US news
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
4 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.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
4 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.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromwww.dw.com
6 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
fromThe Nation
11 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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