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The Epidemic of "Poverty Porn" | Tobey Tolar | TEDxETSU
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 16:18
Whether you like it or not, each and every single person sitting here today is addicted to porn. Whether you are addicted to your screens or have really ever watched television, you intake more porn than you may realize. Let me set up a scene for you.The year is 2008. You're sitting in front of your television screen when you hear a very familiar, angelic song being played over top of commercial. Your attention is drawn as the camera zooms in on a young African child's face and a voiceover comes on.Don't yo ...
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The Economist· 2025-12-08 14:00
“Drugs or illegal mining get a lot of attention, but human trafficking doesn’t.” @carla_subirana tells “The Intelligence” of a wave of exploitation in Latin America https://t.co/oYY0QV0eGB https://t.co/Uq7ttGB5cB ...
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The Economist· 2025-11-30 12:25
Social Impact - Mass migration and sex tourism are leading to increased exploitation in Latin America [1]
‘Patience is wearing thin’ with Trump and the DOJ: Epstein survivor
MSNBC· 2025-11-23 22:25
Justice and Transparency - The Justice Department faces increasing pressure to release unclassified documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, with less than 30 days remaining until many survivors anticipate seeing them [1] - The report emphasizes the importance of transparency for accountability and justice, highlighting that without these, democracy suffers [2] - Concerns are raised that the bill releasing documents includes exceptions, potentially withholding information related to criminal investigations [7] - There is anticipation that third-party attorneys will meticulously review the released files [9] Survivor Perspectives and Advocacy - Epstein survivors express distress over perceived "sweetheart deals" and preferential treatment, such as Glenn Maxwell's situation in prison [3][4] - Survivors felt elated when the Senate unanimously voted to release the documents, attributing it to public support [5] - Survivors and their attorneys possess information and names they believe should be revealed [8][9] - There is a sense that the movement has grown beyond the specific cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell [6] Concerns and Frustrations - Frustration is growing with the Department of Justice, with accusations that its actions are similar to previous administrations in covering up the case [11][14] - There is a call for the DOJ to prioritize the survivors' experiences and demonstrate genuine care through actions [14][15] - Questions are raised about Attorney General Pam Bondi's changing demeanor and potential concerns about the information being released [12][13]
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The Economist· 2025-11-20 10:30
If it does not, China will exploit the continent’s weaknesses https://t.co/bfuw9ZqXJJ ...
Rep. Raskin: Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking Trump commutation, calls scandal a justice "emergency”
MSNBC· 2025-11-11 03:19
that we are fighting to restore the destroyed health care benefits of the American people both under the ACA tax benefits so people's monthly uh health insurance premiums are not uh completely skyscraper out of control. We've said we want to restore Medicaid. We said we want to uh save uh the SNAP program and the food benefits and the nutrition of the people and we want to reopen the government and make sure that all federal workers get paid pursuant to federal law and pursuant to their contract. So, we're ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-13 13:40
Political/Social Instability - The definition of who counts as Tigrayan is expanding, leading to property plunder [1] - Discovery of a Tigrayan grandparent can result in property being plundered [1] Human Rights Concerns - Exploitation of Tigrayans is occurring [1]
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The Economist· 2025-10-09 16:35
Because it pays to exploit Tigrayans, the definition of who counts as Tigrayan is expanding. These days the discovery of a Tigrayan grandparent can mean your property is suddenly plunderable https://t.co/Rl8O5DrWSF ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-10-05 23:22
The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation https://t.co/9DOFB0y2iT ...
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]