Crimes against humanity
Adam IsacsonBoat Strikes: "A careful review of the available evidence suggests that the United States has killed individuals who are not involved in narcotrafficking,” writes @kaine.senate.gov. “They are murder victims.”
Associate Professor focused on global norms, IHL, and civilians in war | part-time baker | Proud Keralite
It’s fascinating to witness in a sort of democracy the legislative branch so easily and willingly giving up its power. And shocking
Aaron RuparCornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"
But ending TPS status for Haitians is okay
PassBlueUS Envoy Asks Countries to Help Fly Troops to Haiti for UN-Backed Force passblue.com/2026/08/03/u...
"The organisations... also charged that the Trump administration has been withholding payments even before the contract’s expiration, while simultaneously demanding detailed information about their clients. The providers said they cannot ethically provide the information."
Al Jazeera EnglishAdvocates warn expiring contract could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing risk of expulsion.
What a time to be alive: Iran possibly committed war crimes in the US in response to possible US war crimes in Iran and the US President blames... the victims: "If Iran feels like its infrastructure is being attacked, it's shown the willingness to sort of do what it sees as tit for tat strikes."
Wait until the World Cup was over to amp up the terror campaign against immigrants
Sarah KendrewI heard a story about a detained health researcher the other day and assumed this was it - but no, there‘s a second local scientist, from UMD, who is being held by ICE. On his way home from receiving a “teacher of the year” award. www.wbaltv.com/article/umb-...
Velu Naciyar's"military campaign led to the 1st recorded instance of a woman leading a successful resistance against the British..her commander set herself ablaze to destroy the enemy’s ammunition depot, ensuring a crucial advantage..she form[ed] an all-women regiment known as the Udaiyal Padai"
Wish some of our universities' leadership would make the same vow
Adil Haque"He has vowed to stand up to the Trump administration’s ideological assault on the sector and defend the rights of students and faculty to speak out on political issues, question authority, and engage in peaceful protest without fear of retribution." www.aaup.org/news/aaup-an...
B/t "2018 - 2026 Malikyar ventured independently to remote regions & communities that were rarely photographed. As photography in the country is now heavily restricted, the work stands as a unique visual record, challenging stereotypes & celebrating unknown traditions, landscapes, dignity and hope"
#KeepEyesOnSudan
“Multipolarity must be understood as more than a fall from the American order into disorder. It could become a scramble for domination if the strongest states are left to carve up regions, arm clients and rename coercion as security.“
The GuardianWhat should replace the American-led world order? | Aslı Bâli and Samuel Moyn