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Forced to Marry Him - It is time we end child marriages!! | Davinder Kaur | TEDxDel Sur Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 15:46
Hi everyone, I'm Deinda Core. Think back to when you were 14 years old. Imagine if you were shown a picture of someone that you had to get married to. Or imagine if it happened to your daughter or to your sister. How would you feel? I'm sure you would be enraged. Child marriage is happening all over the world and we have to help end this barbaric practice. I was born and raised in the United Kingdom. That's me when I was when I was little. My parents moved from the Punjab when they were really young and the ...
Sen. Ossoff: Republicans have 'no spine' with Trump's tax bill
MSNBC· 2025-08-21 01:03
Political Landscape & Policy Impact - The speaker alleges attempts to lock in one-party rule due to potential investigations into malfeasance and corruption [1][2] - The speaker criticizes a bill for defunding hospitals and nursing homes to cut taxes for the wealthiest, claiming it's unpopular, with a negative rating of 20 points in Georgia [5] - The speaker highlights the visit of JD Vance to Georgia as damage control for an unpopular bill that could harm healthcare and SNAP programs [3][4][6] - The speaker asserts that JD Vance's vote will negatively impact millions by affecting healthcare and nursing home access [8] Healthcare Crisis in Georgia - Georgia has lost nine rural hospitals in 15 years [6] - Evans Memorial Hospital, a small rural hospital with 49 beds, faces a $3.3 million budget shortfall, potentially leading to cuts in ICU services [6][7][9] - The hospital in Evans County has already cut OBGYN services [10] - The speaker emphasizes the healthcare crisis in Georgia, exacerbated by funding cuts to hospitals [12] Immigration Detention & Human Rights - The speaker cites a Senate investigation revealing 41 credible reports of physical and sexual abuse, 14 of mistreatment of pregnant women, and 18 of mistreatment of children in US immigration detention [13][14] - Over 500 credible reports of serious human rights abuses have been gathered in homeland security facilities [14] - The speaker criticizes the detention of pregnant women and children, arguing against the expansion of detention scope [15][16]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia details horrific treatment in El Salvadoran prison
MSNBC· 2025-07-06 16:51
Human Rights Concerns - Reports detail alleged inhumane treatment of immigrants at the Seot mega prison, including forced kneeling for extended periods and denial of basic necessities [1] - The report highlights a case where an individual lost approximately 14% of their body weight (31 lbs from 215 lbs to 184 lbs) in two weeks while detained, raising concerns about the conditions [4] - Concerns are raised that such human rights abuses are being justified under the guise of national security [3] Due Process and Legal Issues - The report suggests a disregard for due process by the Trump administration in immigration enforcement [4] - There are concerns about the potential expansion of the "travel ban" and the practice of sending individuals to third countries without due process [6] Systemic Issues and Policy Implications - The report suggests that the described conditions are not isolated incidents, referencing similar reports from other detention facilities [2][7] - The report implies a shift towards internal policing and increased funding for border protection, potentially leading to more such incidents [8]
'This is kidnapping': Rep. Frost on ICE raids and 'Alligator Alcatraz'
MSNBC· 2025-07-04 17:33
Human Rights Concerns - Mass arrests described as "kidnapping" rather than legal deportation, impacting individuals, including taxpayers and long-term residents [2][3] - Reports of deaths in ICE custody in Florida and concerns over a new detention facility ("alligator Alcatraz") in the Everglades, especially during hurricane season [4] - Allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage associated with immigration enforcement practices [5] - Immigrants and long-term residents (over 10 years) are reportedly living in fear, impacting their daily lives [6] Legal and Ethical Issues - Concerns raised about the legality and ethics of immigration enforcement tactics, including unmarked vehicles and mass arrests [1] - Criticism of using the Florida Office of Emergency Management for immigration detention, diverting resources from hurricane preparedness [4] - The industry emphasizes the need for orderly border processes and law enforcement but opposes "mass human trafficking chaotic campaign" [5][6] Societal Impact - The industry highlights the potential for chaos and fear in communities due to immigration enforcement activities [2][6] - Concerns about the impact on families and communities, with people afraid to send their children to school [3][6]