“The US government would never interfere in foreign country” is a statement that will come as a surprise to the people of Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Greece, Albania, Syria, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Iran, Iraq, Laos….

US lobbies allies to cut ties to anti-disinformation conference over panel critical of Washington, sources say

The US State Department lobbied Canada and European allies to withdraw support for an anti-disinformation conference because ‌it included a panel examining Washington's role as an alleged information ...

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Would you like to be a Legal Observer? Our next training is on Thurs 15 Oct in Galway, 6pm-9pm. We'll cover everything you need to know including the role, responsibilities and the relevant criminal law on the right to protest and public order. @illanwall.bsky.social @emilywilliams19.bsky.social

It's funny to me that people go to Europe on vacation and navigate those cities on foot, transit, bike, or train. Yet, some of those same people will say those modes of transportation can't be done in Halifax. I mean, the downtown core of Halifax was built by settlers from Europe!

"Open-ended executive powers are antithetical to a functioning democracy," says CCLA's Executive Director, Howard Sapers, on Bill C-39. Read our full statement here: ccla.org/press-releas...

The CCLA is deeply concerned by the Nova Scotia government’s recent changes to social assistance regulations that exclude people living in encampments from receiving enhanced social assistance and disability supplement benefits. Read our press release here: ccla.org/press-releas...

CCLA Slams Nova Scotia Government for Excluding People Living in Encampments from Disability Benefits - CCLA

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Seniors are being arrested protesting Mark Carney's complete capitulation to the oil and gas industry. They're wearing pictures of their grandchildren

Attacks on us Special Rapporteurs are not merely directed at individual experts; they constitute an assault on the international human rights system itself and on the victims and communities it exists to protect 👇🏽 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

“We remain unbowed and undeterred”: Coordination Committee of Special Procedures calls for renewed support to mandate holders in challenging times

GENEVA (14 September 2026) – Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council, the Coordination Committee of UN Special Procedures* today reaffirmed the commitment of all mandate holders...

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I can’t imagine being E.M. and watching a Canadian sign him. This country hates women so much they want to make sure we understand it, daily. This is a slap in the face to survivors everywhere. Shame on your Edmonton Oilers #NHL

CHCH News@chchnews.bsky.social · last mo.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000, the NHL team said Wednesday.

An Irish human rights group has contacted Dublin City Council to ask why it refused permission for posters advertising an anti-Trump protest to be erected in the capital. US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in Ireland on Saturday for a two-day visit. jrnl.ie/7157591

Human rights group asks Dublin City Council why it refused permission for Trump protest poster

The ICCL said in the letter that the right to freedom of expression is provided for in the Irish Constitution, as well as the European Convention of Human Rights.

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Alongside our international INCLO colleagues, we wrote to @ec.europa.eu President Ursula @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and the Hague Group this week, urging them to respond immediately to the newly imposed US sanctions against International Criminal Court judges.

The most recent episode of CBC's Atlantic Voice discussing the making of a Heritage Minute about Gander's role in 9/11 makes me so proud to be Canadian with deep roots in Gander.

Gardaí routinely question Irish journalists in an effort to identify their confidential sources. That's one of the findings of new research by @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social and Glory Anumudu of @maynoothuniversity.ie which we were proud to partner on. www.iccl.ie/news/an-gard...

An Garda Síochána routinely questions journalists in attempts to identify their confidential sources

The first-ever study of crime and security journalism in Ireland is based on interviews with journalists working in the North and South of Ireland.

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Maybe having a large orange cat would fix me.

🚨 BREAKING We are supporting a legal challenge to the Code of Practice. And we need your help. Join us in fighting back 👇

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The government’s transphobic statutory guidance is now up and running – we’re fighting back

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It may not be surprising, but it's nevertheless sad to see a Canadian newspaper trumpet Washington's call to demolish the #ICC, and siding with impunity for Putin, Netanyahu, and the Taliban. This is now part of the right's firmament, along with anti-trans politics and Residential School denialism.

Canadian Ellie Black is the first gymnast, man or woman, to win two Commonwealth Games all-around titles. Her longevity in the sport is incredible. She’s beloved by teammates, competitors and fans. And she’s made more history for Canada.

I look forward to a full & forthright apology to Osgur Breatnach and the other surviving victims of Garda torture... From the Garda Commissioner and Min for Justice... And a commitment to examine how abusive policing practices were fostered and seemingly acclaimed within AGS...

Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈@iccl.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Osgur Breatnach's wrongful conviction for the 1976 Sallins Train Robbery was today declared a miscarriage of justice. This is a huge step for Osgur and his campaign. An independent public inquiry must follow. @cajni.bsky.social @amnesty.org @finucanecentre.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...

PSA on the Victoria Line tube in London. Phillipson and every other GC weirdo needs to take note.

Osgur Breatnach's wrongful conviction for the 1976 Sallins Train Robbery was today declared a miscarriage of justice. This is a huge step for Osgur and his campaign. An independent public inquiry must follow. @cajni.bsky.social @amnesty.org @finucanecentre.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...

Sallins conviction declared miscarriage of justice

The wrongful conviction of Osgur Breatnach for the Sallins train robbery half a century ago has now been declared a miscarriage of justice.

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"Larry likes his breakfast at 9, brunch at 1030 and lunch at noon with plenty of snacks in between. The rest of the job is a doddle"

Pride is rapidly approaching and we havent quite hit our target to cover costs. Please donate/share if you can

Causeway Pride@causewaypride.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Our 2026 fundraiser is live gofund.me/907cb930b

Canada is standing aside as the US seeks to destroy the #ICC, a court 🇨🇦 helped create, & ruin the lives of those who have dedicated their life to combating the worst atrocities. Forget elbows up; where is our spine @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social? We must urgently defend the ICC.

Further evidence That the claim put out by Justice and An Garda Síochána to undermine the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use re decriminalisation That prosecutions for personal drug offences were 'rare' Was, quite simply, disinformation www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...

In a week where the North experienced horrific and extreme, orchestrated displays of Islamophobia, we learned through a passenger testimony that white passengers were 'skimmed over' by Gardaí who opted to profile passengers based on 'skin colour' & 'hijab' during a Belfast to Dublin Aircoach ..[1/n]

The very problematic Irish FRT/AI bill was made even more problematic last night after last-minute amendments broadened the reasons why gardai could do a biometric search for someone they know; and added 'doing searches for police outside of Ireland' as a principal purpose of "biometric analysis"...

Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈@iccl.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The government is giving An Garda Síochána access to facial recognition technology and other biometric tools to identify and track us. This puts our rights at risk! Sign our petition to stop facial recognition technology www.iccl.ie/i-do-not-con... #FRT #biometricanalysis

The government is giving An Garda Síochána access to facial recognition technology and other biometric tools to identify and track us. This puts our rights at risk! Sign our petition to stop facial recognition technology www.iccl.ie/i-do-not-con... #FRT #biometricanalysis

On yesterday's Belfast to Dublin Aircoach immigration operation, even greater levels of Gardaí overreach were on display. Gardai were not satisfied with trying to compel British and Irish passengers to produce ID that they were under no obligation to produce, they took this a step further .. [1/n]

This is a flat-out lie. The Minister for Justice is LYING. #speirghorm

Cathal Malone@cathalmalone.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I have seen the letters of resignation. What in the name of Christ is he talking about?