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World Court Orders Russia to Halt Military Operations in Ukraine
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ top court for disputes between countries, has ordered Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine, saying the court had not seen any evidence to support the Kremlin’s justification for the war. It is unlikely to influence Putin’s choices, but it does provide an authoritative refutation of his frequently used pretext for starting the war. MORE
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Our Military Budget Is More Lopsided Than Ever
According to Lindsay Koshgarian of the Institute for Policy Studies, “The U.S. military budget is already larger than the next 11 countries combined — and more than 12 times larger than Russia’s,” which still failed to prevent Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead of enabling funding a windfall for military contractors, our government could be investing in real human needs for all. MORE
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Will Protests Against Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Work?
As the war in Ukraine enters a third week, protests against the Russian invasion are taking place all around the world. Can people power influence the course of this war? Research suggests it’s important not to underestimate how nonviolent resistance can delay or minimize killing, begin to shift the political landscape, and deter future aggression. Harvard professor Erica Chenoweth weighs in. MORE
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The Ukraine Crisis Could Sideline the Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran has officially supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but new complications in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal signal differences between Moscow and Tehran. Have new conditions from Moscow disrupted the Iran nuclear talks? Are there any signs of a rift between Iran and Russia? The reason the talks have stalled is not entirely clear. MORE
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The Biggest Funder of Anti-Nuclear War Programs Is Taking Its Money Away
With the escalating threat of a nuclear war, what are people — and in particular philanthropists outside of government — investing in to prevent nuclear war? Not that much, given the scale of the potential catastrophe — and in the midst of one of the most alarming nuclear crises. Vox looks at what nuclear funding actually supports and why it is being pulled at the worst possible time. MORE
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TAKE ACTION: Protect Agricultural Workers from Slave Labor
Since 2015, more than 100 Mexican and Central American people have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into exploitative labor and deplorable living conditions under the threat of violence and deportation. The conspirators carried out this modern-day slave trade through fraudulent use of the federal H-2A program. United Farm Workers invites us to sign their petition to the Biden Administration to take action to prevent abuse in the H-2A program. TAKE ACTION
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U.S. Lets Ukrainians Fleeing War into the United States from Mexico
U.S. officials at the U.S.-Mexico border are allowing Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion to enter and remain in the United States for a year. Ukrainians said they traveled through several countries to reach the border. One ex-immigration official briefed on the issue said the Ukrainians are being given humanitarian parole. MORE
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DHS Gives Temporary Protected Status to Afghans In US
Afghans living in the United States as of March 15 will get Temporary Protected Status, a move that will aid many of the 76,000 Afghans who fled their country following the U.S. evacuation. Without TPS, they could be deported as early as August. MORE
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TAKE ACTION: Tell President Biden to Phase out All Fossil Fuels
As we turn away from Russian fossil fuels, it is important to invest in a new path forward, rather than replacing one source of fossil fuels with another. What makes sense is an immediate and government-sponsored push towards renewable energy. 350. org urges us to call on President Biden to phase out ALL fossil fuels and rapidly transition to 100% renewable energy everywhere. TAKE ACTION
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'Big News' for Climate as Global Insurance Giant Shifts Away from Fossil Fuels
After Swiss Re, the world's second-largest reinsurer, announced last week that it is moving to end coverage for most new oil and gas projects, climate justice campaigners who have long pushed for the insurance industry to shift away from fossil fuels offered cautious praise. MORE
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The Links Between Spirituality and Climate Change
Scientists regularly study the ongoing degradation of Earth’s environment and track the changes wrought by a warming planet. Economists warn that intensifying disasters are harming people’s quality of life. And policymakers focus on crafting rules to diminish the health and environmental effects of humanity’s growing footprint. What is the role of philosophers and people of faith in this bigger discussion around the environment and sustainability? MORE
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Disney Employees and Former Judge Among 108 Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting
Authorities have arrested 108 people, including alleged child sexual predators and those seeking prostitutes, in a six-day undercover human trafficking operation in Florida. Among those taken into custody were four Disney employees and a retired judge, police said. Members of anti-trafficking organizations also responded, speaking with prostitutes and offering them services and counseling. MORE
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Uyghur Forced Labor and Global Solar Supply Chains
With almost 45% of the world’s solar-grade polysilicon supply found in the Uyghur Region where forced labor of Uyghurs is a major concern, consumers are increasingly looking to solar panels manufactured elsewhere as awareness of forced labor in solar panel supply chains increases. But rooting out such practices can be difficult. MORE
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT |
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Thousands of Feminists March in Mexico City: ‘I Am Scared to Simply Be a Woman in Mexico’
As many as 50,000 women took to the streets of Mexico City on International Women’s Day in a fiery march against rape and femicide. The Mexican government logged 1,006 such homicides last year, up from 978 in 2020. Activists say the real numbers are higher. Protesters called for action by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and a government that protestors charge does nothing to protect women. MORE
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Restorative Justice Approaches to Intimate Partner Violence
In California, a faith-based advocacy group has taken a restorative justice approach to dealing with intimate partner violence. The goal of these programs is not to absolve perpetrators of violence. Rather, organizers say, they are meant to offer survivors greater input in the response process and a more productive path to healing than that currently provided by the criminal justice system. MORE
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND INCOME INEQUALITY |
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TAKE ACTION: Support Confirmation of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court
Nomination hearings are currently underway for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. She has garnered respect and recognition across partisan and ideological lines and received broad support from the Senate for several high-level appointments. NETWORK invites us to sign a letter of support to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley. TAKE ACTION
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Dems Introduce Windfall Tax on Big Oil So Companies 'Pay a Price When They Price Gouge'
Congressional Democrats have introduced the bicameral Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax to target price gouging by profit-gorging fossil fuel companies amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. "This is a bill to reduce gas prices and hold Big Oil accountable," declared Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who's leading the measure in the U.S. House. MORE
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How the War in Ukraine will Impact Global Food Prices and Food Security Around the World
Ukraine is a major exporter of key food staples around the world. Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the prices of food commodities like wheat were near all-time highs. Since the outbreak of armed conflict, these prices have soared even higher. What impact is this war having on global food supply, food prices, and food security? MORE
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South Carolina OKs Firing Squad Executions
In a move described by death penalty abolitionists as "barbaric," South Carolina has given the final approval for executions by firing squad. The state has been unable to procure lethal injection drugs for years, as international and domestic manufacturers have been increasingly reluctant to allow their products to be used to kill people. MORE
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Oscar Smith is scheduled to be executed on April 21 by the state of Tennessee for the murders of Judy Smith, Jason Burnett, and Chad Burnett. Please hold Oscar, Judy, Jason, Chad, their families, and the people of Tennessee in prayer. TAKE ACTION
Carl Buntion is scheduled to be executed on April 21 by the state of Texas for the murder of James Irby. Please hold Carl, James, their families, and the people of Texas in prayer. TAKE ACTION
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