Reform UK Plans to Halt Troubles Veteran Prosecutions
Reform UK announces plans to end prosecutions of Troubles veterans, promising pardons and legal bars to match IRA treatment under Tony Blair's government.
Category : Liberties
Nurse Alex Pretti ICE Death Shows US Authoritarian Shift
The fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis reveals how militarised federal forces and political smears are transforming America's democratic foundations.
Home Secretary to Scrap Non-Crime Hate Incidents
Shabana Mahmood announces plans to abolish non-crime hate incidents, arguing they distract police from fighting crime and policing social media debates.
Chris Minns Announces Sydney Protest Crackdown in NSW
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a new policy to tighten restrictions on protests in Sydney, aiming to enhance public safety and order in the city.
NBPA Statement After Minneapolis Shooting, NBA Game Postponed
The National Basketball Players Association releases a solidarity statement following another fatal shooting in Minneapolis, as NBA postpones game and governor demands federal withdrawal.
NRA Calls for Investigation into Alex Pretti's Death
The National Rifle Association joins gun advocacy groups in urging a full investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Inside Church Protests Rare Despite US Religious Disobedience History
While American religious history features numerous protest movements, political demonstrations inside houses of worship remain unusual, as highlighted by recent anti-ICE protests in Minnesota.
Holocaust Survivor Warns History Could Repeat Itself
Annick Lever, who survived Nazi persecution as an infant, shares her traumatic story and expresses fears about rising intolerance, urging younger generations to remember we are all human beings.
Holocaust Survivor, 106, Shares Story of Escape and Survival
Annelis Callender, now 106, recounts her teenage years in Nazi Germany, her escape to Britain, and the importance of remembering the Holocaust ahead of Memorial Day.
Outrage Drives Social Media Law Changes, Campaigner Warns
Baroness Kidron warns that outrage, not reasoned argument, is driving rapid changes to social media laws. She highlights failures in data preservation for child death investigations and calls for automatic preservation of digital evidence.
Smart Glasses Secretly Film Women for Social Media
Women across the UK, US and Australia report feeling violated after being covertly filmed by strangers using smart glasses, with footage posted to TikTok and Instagram without consent.
MAGA Figures Criticised Over Minneapolis Shooting Justification
Senior MAGA figures face backlash from fellow conservatives and the National Rifle Association for quickly declaring the fatal shooting of a legally armed protester in Minneapolis was justified.
Six Months as a Telephone Psychic: Empathy vs. Ethics
A former editor recounts her six-month stint as a telephone psychic, revealing the emotional toll, moral dilemmas, and unexpected insights gained from listening to strangers' deepest concerns.
Palestine Action Hunger Striker May Die Within Days
Umer Khalid, the last remaining Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike, has stopped drinking water, with a doctor warning his genetic disorder makes death imminent within days.
Iranians Abroad in Fear as Internet Blackout Hides Protest Deaths
Iranians living overseas face unbearable uncertainty as the regime's total internet shutdown prevents contact with loved ones following deadly crackdowns on protests, with families fearing the worst.
Palestine Action Activists End Hunger Strike After 15 Days
Activists from Palestine Action have concluded a 15-day hunger and thirst strike, demanding the release of Muhammad Umer Khalid and protesting UK arms sales to Israel.
Activists Freed After Anti-ICE Protest; White House Altered Image
Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen have been released from detention following a federal judge's order. Their release comes amid controversy over a digitally altered White House social media post.
Rubio Signed Off on Student Arrests Over Gaza Activism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio personally authorised the arrest and deportation of international students for Palestinian advocacy, according to unsealed government memos that reveal constitutional concerns.
Palestine Hunger Striker to Begin Thirst Strike in UK
Umer Khalid, the last remaining Palestine hunger striker in UK custody, threatens to refuse liquids if demands aren't met, with medical experts warning he could die within days.
ICE Warrantless Home Entries Threaten Fourth Amendment Rights
A bombshell report reveals ICE agents entering homes without judicial warrants, challenging core Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Filming ICE Raids: Legal Rights vs. Digital Dangers
While US courts uphold the First Amendment right to record police in public, filming immigration enforcement carries significant risks from digital exposure, facial recognition, and location tracking.
Albanese's Hate Speech Laws Face Democracy Criticism
Timothy Roberts argues Labor's vague hate speech legislation risks eroding democratic freedoms and community trust instead of protecting Australian values.
Don Lemon to Pam Bondi: 'Make Me the New Jimmy Kimmel'
Broadcaster Don Lemon taunts Attorney General Pam Bondi after a judge dismisses charges linked to an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church where an ICE official serves as pastor.
Jane Fonda Issues Stark Warning on US Democracy Under Trump
Veteran actor and activist Jane Fonda, 88, has delivered a powerful critique of the current US political climate, warning of unprecedented authoritarianism and urging Americans to unite to protect their constitutional rights.
Minnesota Economic Blackout Protest Against ICE
Community leaders in Minnesota launch a 'Day of Truth & Freedom' economic blackout, demanding ICE leave the state and be investigated for constitutional violations.
Finding Resilience in an Age of Uncertainty and Chaos
Drawing parallels between the psychological warfare of pre-WWII Britain and today's geopolitical turbulence under Trump, this article explores how ordinary people can maintain sanity by embracing normalcy, community bonds, and knowing when to disconnect.
Paris Hilton Fights AI Deepfakes in Washington
Paris Hilton joined bipartisan lawmakers in Washington to support the DEFIANCE Act, a bill enabling victims of non-consensual AI deepfakes to sue, drawing on her own experience with a leaked sex tape.
Albanese Hate Speech Laws Spark Concern Over Protest Rights
Senior government figures offer conflicting reassurances as new hate speech legislation passes, raising fears about impact on legitimate protest and free speech.
Judge Dismisses DOJ Charges Against Don Lemon
A federal magistrate judge has rejected prosecutors' attempts to charge journalist Don Lemon in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Jane Fonda's Stark Warning on US Rights Under Trump
Veteran actor and activist Jane Fonda issues a dire warning about First Amendment rights and authoritarianism in the US under Donald Trump's administration.
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