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Diplomacy for what? 45’s international isolationism at the United Nations
Strong leaders know when to use soft skills. They know when to employ different dispute resolution strategies. And history looks favorably upon diplomatic leaders who make necessary concessions and reasonable demands. However, what Americans have at this moment in time looks quite different. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He […]
Bill Introduced To Potentially Remove U.S. From United Nations
During his campaign, President Trump was highly critical of the effectiveness of the United Nations and hinted that he’d be open to the United States potentially leaving the worldwide organization. A new bill has been introduced in Congress that could actually grant his wish, if passed.
Activists hold silent protest at United Nations
Activists, including members of BYP100, stood in silent protest as the United Stated defended its record before a UN anti-torture watchdog. On the second and final day of the UN Committee Against Torture’s review of the U.S., the young protesters flaunted UN protocol and stood up as America’s delegation talked about abuse by police […]
We have to stop the murders of trans people in the United States
In 48 hours, two transgender women have been killed in the United States. It’s time to address transphobia and the violence surrounding it in this country and all over the world.
Homeless Man Returns Engagement Ring; Receives $175,000 in Donations!
A woman named Sarah Darling accidentally dropped her engagement ring homeless man Billy Ray Harris’cup. Rather than pawn it, Harris returned it to her. Since then, his actions have gone viral, and supporters have raised $175,000 for him. Amazing.
UN Recognizes State of Palestine, Despite U.S. Objections
The United Nations have voted by a more than two-thirds majority to recognize the state of Palestine, despite objections from the U.S.
U.S. backs Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó amid attempted coup of leftist government
According to the BBC, the United States and Donald Trump have officially backed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who has characterized the election of left-wing President Nicolás Maduro as rigged. Guaidó, who was a relatively unknown figure in Venezuelan politics before assuming the post as the leader of the opposition party that controlled parliament earlier in […]
Saudis under fire for using child soldiers from Darfur, offering money for them to fight in Yemen
According to the New York Times, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been engaging in the practice of hiring child soldiers from the Darfur, Sudan region who have already lived through and fought in a civil war in their own country. The article profiles the experience of Hager Shomo Ahmed, a 16-year-old Sudanese boy who […]
CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill for advocating for Palestinian freedom
Yesterday, CNN fired Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, a popular anti-racism activist figure and Temple university professor, over a United Nations speech in which he advocated for freedom and justice for the Palestinian people.
Saudi journalist’s disappearance renews attention on U.S.-backed Saudi war on Yemen
It has been two weeks since the disappearance and possible murder of Washington Post contributor and Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi embassy in Turkey. The United Nations Human Rights council is calling for a transparent investigation. But some are criticizing the hypocrisy of the U.N. calling for the investigation of the murder of a journalist […]
“Jogger Joe” destroying a houseless Black man’s belongings is a natural part of Oakland’s gentrification
By Blake Simons Oakland has made national news for ridiculous displays of whiteness again, and this time it wasn’t because of BBQ Becky. In a viral video, a white man named Henry Sintay, since infamously dubbed “Jogger Joe,” can be seen destroying a houseless Black man named Drew’s tent and belongings by throwing them into […]
U.S. pulls out of UN Human Rights Council citing anti-Israel “chronic bias”
On Tuesday, the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, and Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, announced that the U.S. is withdrawing from the United Nations Human Rights Council.