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Wed, 05/04/2023 - 20:00

"Despite an assault on human rights and the rule of law in many countries," human rights defenders "showed remarkable courage and persistence in advocating for more democratic, just, and inclusive societies."

The post ‘Grim Milestone’: Over 400 Human Rights Defenders Murdered Worldwide Last Year appeared first on scheerpost.com.

Created
Wed, 05/04/2023 - 20:01

"Trump should be prosecuted for a variety of crimes, committed both as a private citizen and public official," argues Jeremy Scahill. "But if we want to claim that our system is exceptional, then the same fate should be brought to bear on the Bushes, Cheneys, and Kissingers of the world as well."

The post ‘Now Do Bush’: Trump Arraignment Contrasts Typical Immunity for US Leaders appeared first on scheerpost.com.

Created
Tue, 04/04/2023 - 20:03

"Despite internal awareness, the company systematically downplayed the problem to the public, instead promoting more and more fossil fuel use despite the dangers," said one expert. "Now, five decades later, Shell continues to dawdle and delay."

The post Documents Reveal Oil Giant Shell Knew About Climate Impacts Even Earlier appeared first on scheerpost.com.

Created
Wed, 29/03/2023 - 21:30

Rep. Tim Burchett's response to the leading killer of U.S. children stands in stark contrast to his zeal for banning drag shows: "Dadgummit, we don't put up with that crap in Tennessee."

The post ‘We’re Not Gonna Fix It,’ Says GOP Congressman After Nashville Mass Shooting appeared first on scheerpost.com.