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World’s highest child soldier numbers in West, Central Africa
Over 21,000 children recruited by government forces and armed groups in conflict-hit region over past five years: UNICEF Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/23/world-highest-child-soldier-numbers-in-west-central-africa-un Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Statue of Robert E. Lee removed from Dallas park now on display at golf course
A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee that the city of Dallas removed from a public park is now on display at a golf…
Lesbian sues federal government after being rejected by foster agency
A lesbian filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services after being rejected by a federally funded religious foster care agency. Source:…
Guatemala’s growing palm oil industry fuels Indigenous land fight
The Guatemalan palm oil industry, world’s six largest, faces resistance from Indigenous people demanding land rights. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/15/guatemala-growing-palm-oil-industry-fuels-indigenous-land-fight Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
She guarded the Black Lives Matter memorial. Now, she’s working to protect its art
Nadine Seiler, one of those who watched over a fence at what became Black Lives Matter Plaza, is working to find homes for more than…
Colorado volleyball coach says he lost high school job after refusing to ‘denounce being gay’
Valor Christian High School said “a separation is appropriate” because of former coach Inoke Tonga’s views “pertaining to sexuality and marriage.” Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-volleyball-coach-says-he-lost-high-school-job-after-n1277732 Droolin’ Dog…
These countries have warned they face extinction. They hope climate report is a ‘major alert.’
“Climate emergency is intensifying, we are on the front lines,” Mohamed Nasheed, the president of the Maldives, said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/climate-change-rising-seas-may-lead-extinction-small-island-nations-n1276394 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Ban Mansions
Individual choices about consumption won’t solve the climate crisis alone. But for the richest among us, some forms of polluting pleasure are going to have…
Britain found to have funded ‘conversion therapy’ clinics in Africa
Investigation finds UK Aid and USAid money went to centres where ‘condemned’ practice is routinely offered to LGBTQ+ people The UK government is among major…
Top Nicaraguan journalist flees country amid escalating crackdown
• Carlos Fernando Chamorro: ‘They won’t silence journalism’ • Chamorro’s sister among 19 jailed in pre-election crackdown Nicaragua’s most prominent journalist has fled the country…
Ohio city bans all abortions, declares itself a ‘sanctuary city for the unborn’
A local council in Ohio voted Tuesday night to ban all abortions within city limits and declare itself a “sanctuary city for the unborn.”Members of…
South Africa: My Father Died For This
Can the perpetrators of a notorious apartheid-era crime finally be brought to justice in South Africa? Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/people-power/2021/5/6/south-africa-my-father-died-for-this Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Father arrested while testifying against anti-trans health ban in Arkansas
Chris Attig was arrested while testifying against HB 1570 in the Arkansas House on March 9. When their speech went 30 seconds over the allotted…
White House reconsidering lifting refugee cap to 62,500 after reversal
The White House is reportedly reconsidering raising the refugee cap after abandoning earlier plans for an increase, … Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/550471-white-house-reconsidering-lifting-refugee-cap-to-62500-after-reversal Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Biden administration has reversed Trump’s ban on rainbow flags
Just in time for Pride Month, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has informed American embassies and diplomatic missions that they may once again fly the…
Navalny ends hunger strike after being seen by civilian doctors
Jailed Russian opposition figure announces gradual end to hunger strike protest as he thanks supporters. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/23/navalny-ends-hunger-strike-after-being-seen-by-civilian-doctors Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
‘Kuwait is unsafe for women’: Outrage over brutal murder of woman
Murder sparks calls for stricter punishment for perpetrators after woman is killed by man released on bail. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/22/kuwait-is-unsafe-for-women-outrage-over-brutal-murder-of-woman Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
L.A. must offer shelter for homeless on Skid Row, judge orders
Judge David O. Carter slammed officials’ inability to restrain the unprecedented growth of homelessness. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l-must-offer-shelter-homeless-skid-row-judge-orders-n1264791 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Democrat: Ex-Trump aide Miller should be jailed for human rights violations
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) said during a podcast appearance on Wednesday that former White House advisor Stephen Miller should be jailed for his role in…
Nearly 46m Americans would be unable to afford quality healthcare in an emergency
A survey found nearly twice as many Black Americans as white Americans would be able to pay the costs of a sudden medical bill An…
Supreme Court agrees to hear first abortion case with 6-3 conservative majority
The Supreme Court on Monday announced it will hear its first abortion case with a newly fortified 6-3 conservative majority, taking up a procedural question…
Myanmar protests continue a day after more than 100 killed
Protesters in Myanmar return to streets following the bloodiest day since the military seized power in a February coup. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/3/28/myanmar-protests-continue-a-day-after-more-than-100-killed Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
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