TOP NEWS: Human Rights Activists Condemn Calls for War With Iran

 

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October 24, 2023 Top News 'Cease-Fire Now': Britons Hold Vigil for 2,300+ Children Killed in Gaza by Israeli Airstrikes Parents in Gaza have begun writing their children's names on their hands and legs so they can be identified by medical providers. Julia Conley 41 States Sue Meta Over Features That Keep Kids Addicted to Social Media Platforms "Meta has been harming our children and teens, cultivating addiction to boost corporate profits." Julia Conley Iranian Human Rights Activists Condemn Calls for War With Iran Nearly 60 activists warned that a military attack on Iran would damage "the legitimate struggle of the Iranian people for democracy and peace." Jake Johnson ‘The World Is Failing Forests’: Report Finds Leaders Way Off Track From Halting Deforestation by 2030 "We are investing in activities that are harmful for forests at far higher rates than we are investing in activities that are beneficial for forests," the assessment coordinator said. Olivia Rosane Tech Experts Warn Humanity Must Act Now to Avoid 'Societal-Scale' Damage by AI "It's time to get serious about advanced AI systems," said one computer science professor. "These are not toys. Increasing their capabilities before we understand how to make them safe is utterly reckless." Jessica Corbett IEA Report Makes Clear the Urgent Need to 'Rapidly Replace and Phase Out All Fossil Fuels' The International Energy Agency warned that while renewable energy use is surging, fossil fuel production worldwide remains "far too high" to prevent catastrophic warming. Jake Johnson

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Opinion Refusal to Back Cease-Fire Is an Endorsement of Israel's Genocidal Attack on Gaza By failing to advocate for a ceasefire, western states have given a green light to Israel's agenda of collective punishment. Richard Falk Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Groups That Give Me Hope When Killing and War Abound Many spiritual traditions believe that positive qualities, such as a good heart, reflect human beings’ true nature. They teach that even amidst intense suffering, there can be dignity and beauty. Rob Okun The US Supreme Court's Incoherent, Idiotic, and Racist Rulings on Gerrymandering The Court may be ready to scuttle remaining portions of the Voting Rights Act by giving states the ability to racially gerrymander by claiming that they’re only engaging in partisan gerrymandering. It's outrageous. Miles Mogulescu

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