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Our Pulitzer-winning "Friends of the Court" series began with this story that revealed how SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas had, for 20+ years, been treated to undisclosed luxury vacations by real estate titan and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. (Published April 2023)
Clarence Thomas Secretly Accepted Luxury Trips From Major GOP Donor
Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have no known precedent in the modern history of the Supreme Court. “It’s incomprehensible to me tha...
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‘And I believe there can only be one response, to say: ‘Hands off the ICC and all those other institutions that protect the international legal order.’ … Let us all continue to stand up for what we have built and strengthen it further as we go forward’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTV...
🇳🇱 Netherlands - Prime Minister Addresses United Nations General Debate, 81st Session | #UNGA
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Republican Sheriff Chad Bianco reportedly stole more than half a million ballots. trib.al/uUqS4pS
Republican Sheriff Ordered to Return Thousands of Ballots He Stole
Republican Sheriff Chad Bianco reportedly stole more than half a million ballots.
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'The freedom of any nation is insecure unless it is linked to the freedom of all humanity...Let this GA re-commit itself to a world where belonging is used, not to erect walls, but to build bridges, not to exclude, but to unite, not to degrade humanity, but to exalt.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh-4...
🇬🇭 Ghana - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 81st Session | #UNGA
YouTube video by United Nations
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The family of Nolan Wells is calling for an independent federal review of the investigation into his death.
Ben Crump to release findings from Nolan Wells’ cellphone
The family of Nolan Wells is calling for an independent federal review of the investigation into his death.
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Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory, Dolly. What an icon! youtu.be/37wV6D49iEY?...
Zach Williams, Dolly Parton - There Was Jesus (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by zachwilliamsVEVO
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BREAKING: Guardian’s Katharine Viner was warned Arday was at risk – yet published anyway. The Guardian continues to disappoint, and despite contributing to this tragedy, it will still publish sarcastic articles on the Duchess of Sussex worthy of right wing rags... www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
BREAKING: Guardian's Katharine Viner was warned Arday was at risk - yet published anyway
Author Kelechi Okafor has released a series of internal emails showing the Guardian knew how vulnerable Arday was - yet continued anyway
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The "race realist" who deliberately instigated and fuelled the pile on that led Jason Arday to take his own life is trying to centre himself in the ongoing coverage. Let's not do that, by not reposting anything to do with him, and not mentioning his name — not even in outrage. Damnatio memoriae.
We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1
Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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'States & sports organisations must prevent acts of racism & discrimination, and ensure independent and effective accountability. Social media must also prevent and address racial discrimination on their platforms.' www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Racist remarks against Mbappé: States, sports organisations must prevent racism
The racist and dehumanising remarks against French footballer Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla are despicable and, regrettably, not isolated. Reports of racist incidents during the...
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CSW welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, and the passage of resolutions on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar, and the situation in El Obeid, Sudan, by the UNHRC. Read more: www.csw.org.uk/2026/07/07/p...
At least 18 people, including four police officers, were wounded in the blasts, Syria's Interior Ministry says.
Explosions rock Damascus during Macron's visit to Syria
At least 18 people, including four police officers, were wounded in the blasts, Syria's Interior Ministry says.
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'There has never been a Christian nation, and never will be. You don’t live in one now. A Christian nation wouldn’t have killed and displaced 20 million Native Americans, or thought owning slaves was pleasing to God.' youtube.com/shorts/9cWOO...
DL Hughley Uplifts This Pastor For SHUTTING DOWN the “Christian Nation” Myth! 😳🇺🇸 #Shorts #history
YouTube video by Lamont Tyson
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UN inquiry finds Israel deliberately targeted Gaza children, amounting to genocide www.yacnews.com/un-inquiry-f...
UN inquiry finds Israel deliberately targeted Gaza children, amounting to genocide
Commission of inquiry says the killing of at least 20,179 children since October 2023 was part of a strategy to destroy the Palestinian group in Gaza. Israel rejected the report as a libellous sham.
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🇬🇧 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after fewer than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity. 📷 Henry Nicholls
#Pakistan: Three Ahmadiyya security volunteers were shot and injured when an unidentified gunman opened fire on their vehicle which was stationed outside the Baitul Aqsa mosque in Rabwah (Chenab Nagar), Punjab Province, on 5 June. Read more: www.csw.org.uk/2026/06/11/p...
CSW is calling on authorities in India’s Chhattisgarh State to hold to account the perpetrators of a brutal attack on a group of over 60 Christians during a Sunday service in Sadrapal village, Sukma District on 31 May. Read more: www.csw.org.uk/2026/06/17/p...
The parents of Leah Sharibu have issued a statement to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict calling for justice for all of 'Nigeria's Leah's'. Read it here: forbinfull.org/2026/06/19/i...
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Statement by the Parents of Leah Sharibu
We are Nathan and Rebecca Sharibu, the parents of Leah Sharibu. Today, as organizations within the Religious Liberty Partnership gather under the powerful banner of “Voices for Justice” to mark the…
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NERIMA: All Saints attack shows state and goons are two sides of the same coin www.the-star.co.ke/opinion/star...
NERIMA: All Saints attack shows state and goons are two sides of the same coin
Op-ed on the All Saints Cathedral attack in Nairobi, linking goons and state intimidation to threats against public participation in Kenya.
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#BLOG: Nigeria Does Not Have a Kidnapping Problem. It Has a Protection Accountability Problem. forbinfull.org/2026/06/11/n...
Nigeria Does Not Have a Kidnapping Problem. It Has a Protection Accountability Problem.
On 15 May 2026 armed men attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State. Forty-six pupils and teachers were taken. On the same day — the same day — forty-two children were abduct…
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Trump's America ============ Burning to the Ground -----------------
Louisiana’s AG threatened to remove 7 elected New Orleans officials, all but 1 of whom are Black or Latina, under an obscure 1873 law. But that threat may violate another state law, the lawmakers aren’t backing off & it’s all part of a bigger fight over Black power www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
Louisiana Attorney General's threat to take over New Orleans sparks outrage
It was another wild day in Louisiana politics Wednesday as Attorney General Liz Murrill threatened to unilaterally remove from office seven duly elected officials in New Orleans – all but
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'This is not solely a legal issue, not only a religious one. It is a structural question about the future of pluralism, institutional autonomy, and democratic accountability in India.' forbinfull.org/2026/05/11/w...
When regulation becomes repression: The expanding question of state power in India
There are many laws in India that appear reasonable, fair and neutral on paper. They are framed as safeguards meant to prevent fraud, protect national interests, and ensure transparency. In princip…
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To slightly adapt Orwell: The Supreme Court told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was its final, most essential command.
