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Bloomberg· 2025-07-29 09:34
From WhatsApp group chats to new reports by Israeli human rights organizations, some indications show that the mood in Israel is shifting away from an embrace of the conflict in Gaza https://t.co/iV1M7UJ3mV ...
'Everybody feels at risk': Civil rights groups call for probe into DHS Kristi Noem
MSNBC· 2025-07-23 19:40
mask trying to protect their, you know, themselves and their families from because they're being doxed. Their their spouses are being doxed. Their children are being doxed.You know, this modern technology, you can find out who anybody's family is. So, they wear the mask and self-p protection, but they do wear identifiers. I've never been in operation and I've seen any officer who hasn't got an HSI patch or patch, an ICE patch, FBI, DEA patch.They all have patches. And when they approach somebody, the first ...
'Shackled' & 'in a cage': FL state senator’s firsthand account of detention center
MSNBC· 2025-07-15 04:15
Immigration Detention Concerns - A state-run immigration detention facility is operating with unclear oversight and potentially violating basic human rights [2][7][8] - There are concerns about the facility's ability to verify citizenship, potentially leading to the detention of American citizens [9][11][16] - Detainees are allegedly being held in cages in hot conditions, with some claiming to be American citizens or individuals on their way to work [4][5][6][14] Funding and Procedures - The facility is using $450 million in taxpayer dollars, with questions about FEMA reimbursement [3][15] - The facility is reportedly using ICE procedures, raising concerns about due process and potential rights violations [3][15] - DHS is about to receive almost $150 billion, raising concerns that existing issues with citizenship verification will be amplified [18][19] Policy and Legal Issues - The facility is described as an experiment, potentially expanding models of immigration enforcement seen in other countries [9] - There are concerns about the potential for sending US citizens to other countries [10] - ICE statistics show that as of June 29th, 717% (41,495 out of 57,861) of people detained by ICE do not have a criminal record [12][13]
American dystopia: The cruel spectacle of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
MSNBC· 2025-07-05 20:25
Welcome to the new American dystopia where alligators are cops and humans are treated like animals. This might sound like an allegory dreamed up by George Orwell for my Veland book club, but it's not. This was a real tweet posted on the official White House Twitter page.AI alligators sporting ice hats and a man assumed to be Donald Trump standing behind them. Alligator Alcatraz, make America safe again. Deep in the swamplands of Florida, far from civilization, is a virtually abandoned 39 square mile airfiel ...
The importance of an honest narrative of British history | Dyar Hussain | TEDxBrighton
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 16:38
Historical Context & Societal Division - Britain experienced divisions in the 1970s, including anti-immigrant sentiment, rising unemployment, and a mid-decade recession, creating an environment for far-right political parties and racist violence [4] - Economic hardship correlates with increased anti-immigrant sentiment and spikes in racist violence, leading to repetitive cycles of societal issues [7] - Racial violence in the UK is not merely individual acts of hatred but reflects the ongoing impact of a fallen empire on the sense of belonging [12] Social Movements & Identity - South Asian communities mobilized against racial violence following the murders of Gurib Singh Chagar and Alab Ali [5] - Asian youth movements were inspired by black power and civil rights movements, challenging racism in institutions like the police, schools, and legal system [9][10] - These movements fought for a sense of belonging, which was not and still isn't shared with them [13] Recommendations & Future Outlook - Redefining Britishness is necessary, incorporating the historical impact of the British Empire beyond its borders [13] - Confronting the history of domination by the British Empire and sharing a sense of belonging are crucial for breaking the cycle of division [14][16] - Educating the miseducated and challenging the institutions that perpetuate division are essential steps towards a more hopeful future [16]