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'Using Memphis' as 'pawn' to turn democracy into 'authoritarian state': State Rep.
MSNBC· 2025-10-01 21:02
Crime & Law Enforcement - Memphis State Task Force 在 48 小时内逮捕 53 人,查获 20 支非法枪支,并找到一名失踪少年和在一名谋杀嫌疑犯家中找到的三支枪支[1] - Memphis 的主要犯罪类别处于 25 年来的历史最低水平,但今年到目前为止仍有 145 起谋杀案[9] - 田纳西州州长通过了允许 18 岁以上的人无需许可证即可携带枪支的无证携带法律[8] Socioeconomic Factors & Government Policy - 超过 22% 的 Memphis 人口生活在贫困线以下,372% 的儿童生活在贫困线以下[6] - 田纳西州州长和政府剥夺了暴力干预项目资金,并取消了对最贫困和最边缘化人群的 SNAP 福利[6] - 需要 100 亿美元的投资来消除贫困,为 Memphis 的每个人提供住房,包括退伍军人,提供医疗保健、心理健康资源和教育机会[11] Political Allegations & Criticisms - Bondi, Hegath, and Trump 被指责利用 Memphis 作为将民主转变为专制国家的棋子[2] - 田纳西州州长被指责没有宪法授权向 Memphis 部署国民警卫队[3] - 田纳西州州长 Bill Lee 被指责为懦夫,没有采取任何措施来减少 Memphis 的犯罪,也没有投资于社区[14][15]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-30 19:30
Anti-government protests reflect profound frustration about poverty and corruption https://t.co/ClOkzzW1e6 ...
มูลฆ่าของบัตรประชาชน | Ao . | TEDxBangkok Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 16:16
Social Issues & Advocacy - The statelessness of children deprives them of fundamental rights, including the right to education and opportunities [1][3] - Poverty and statelessness create barriers to accessing education and financial aid, limiting life choices for affected children [1] - The current free education policy may not fully address the needs and circumstances of stateless children [1] - Society's perception and treatment of stateless individuals can lead to discrimination and limited opportunities [3] Education & Opportunity - The individual's experience highlights the challenges faced by stateless individuals in pursuing higher education and specific professions due to citizenship requirements [1][2] - Access to education is crucial for the development and integration of stateless children, offering a path to a better future [1][3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities and support to stateless children to prevent them from becoming marginalized or involved in negative activities [3] Call to Action - Society needs to recognize the value and potential of every individual, regardless of their legal status [3] - Everyone can contribute to creating opportunities for stateless individuals by offering understanding, support, and access to essential services [3] - The value of citizenship is immeasurable, representing fundamental rights, dreams, and a sense of belonging [3]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-09-25 20:20
Poverty in Argentina fell sharply to its lowest level since 2018 as President Javier Milei’s policies brought down inflation from triple-digit territory https://t.co/kTfQwaSwg9 ...
Rising beyond despair | Dr. Ahmad Sani Bala | TEDxBazeUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-24 14:45
[Music] How do you imagine life for a sick child in a forgotten Nigerian village. How do you think families survive illnesses where hospitals are far away, ambulance are fantasies, and then poverty is a daily struggle. Close your eyes for a moment and then picture what it feels like to watch a helpless child die.Not for lack of care, but for lack of access to basic healthcare. Let me take you into that world. Not with numbers or statistics, but with a story.About 10 years ago, I met a boy whose story change ...
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-09-21 22:09
My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother https://t.co/9sFJyJGL0K ...
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-09-19 14:51
RT Alice Smith (@TheAliceSmith)Slavery was the default position - the West led the charge against it.Poverty was the default position - the West figured out how to multiply wealth for everyone.Ignorance was the default position - the West invented the printing press and mass literacy. ...
The Revolution of Nobodies | Vito Fiacco | TEDxUNINA Federico II
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:23
Social & Economic Issues - The speaker highlights the vast global wealth inequality, stating that 1% of the population owns 43% of the global wealth, while the poorest 50% owns only 2% [11] - The speech addresses global poverty, noting that 44% of people, or 35 billion, live below the poverty line [11] - The speaker emphasizes the high number of deaths due to hunger, with 24000 people dying every day, mostly children [12] - The speech points out the issue of workplace fatalities, with 2 million people dying daily while trying to earn a living [12] - The speaker mentions the lack of access to healthcare for half the world's population, with three-quarters of those affected being children, and 13 million annual deaths from curable diseases [12] - The speech highlights the high number of children in conflict zones, with 51 million unable to attend school due to war, and over 16000 children killed in recent conflicts [13] Call to Action & Political Engagement - The speaker advocates for community building and collective action to address societal problems [8] - The speech emphasizes the importance of empathy and feeling the pain of others as a crucial characteristic for those involved in politics [6] - The speaker calls for commitment, struggle, and the ability to empathize with injustices [25] - The speech promotes the idea of collective happiness and shared responsibility, especially for the marginalized [15]
Black cities are ‘main targets’ for National Guard deployments: TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 19:19
Memphis, Tennessee is the next target for President Trump's deployments of the National Guard to major American cities. It's the latest continuation of what he claims is a crackdown on rampant crime in America. He made the announcement yesterday on Fox News. >> We're going to Memphis. Memphis is >> that's the next city. >> Deeply troubled. And the mayor is happy. He's a Democrat mayor. The mayor is happy. And the governor, Tennessee, the governor is happy. deeply troubled National Guard and anybody else we ...
Remember your power | Honor Bevington | TEDxCranleigh Abu Dhabi
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:35
Climate Change Impact & Responsibility - The richest 10% of the population are responsible for 50% of all carbon emissions [8] - 805 million people go hungry every day, with 90% living in undeveloped countries, the vast majority being children [7] - Greenhouse gas emissions have increased from a negligible level to over 40 billion tons per year since the industrial revolution, raising the average annual temperature by about 1 degree Celsius [14] Disparities & Privilege - Some individuals have the privilege to prioritize choices, while others in places like the Critter Islands or individuals like Azad in Bangladesh are struggling with basic survival due to climate change [2][3] - Developed nations enjoy luxuries and entertainment while overlooking the struggles of those affected by climate change and poverty [6][7] Call to Action & Solutions - Individuals should educate themselves, donate to organizations like Oxfam or the Planet Impact Fund, and reduce their carbon footprint [11][12] - There is a need for a clean and effective energy source to address climate change [13] - Developed nations should provide developing countries with clean energy solutions to support their industrial development without harming the planet [15]