thinking about bourdain’s episode in palestine today. CNN almost didn’t air it but he fought like hell to keep the episode and share their stories since mainstream media so rarely gave the opportunity to empathize with the every day of palestinians.
75 years ago today, President Truman signed an executive order banning segregation in the military. But issues of discrimination remain.
Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our recent work on how @DeptofDefense is addressing discrimination: https://t.co/aNJL50pTeQ
Some US companies aren’t filing paperwork investigating and disclosing potential ties to the illicit mineral trade in central Africa, the Government Accountability Office says https://t.co/MZ5dV8D31r
Gold can be a symbol of #Love on #ValentinesDay, but gold mining & trade are funding violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our recent report discusses how armed groups in the DRC profit from the trade of gold & other #ConflictMinerals: https://t.co/hU2hvPFxqS
Today, WCAPS was founded 5 years ago and has since redefined diversity in national security! 🎉
Cheers to 5 years of WCAPS! An organization that is dedicated and committed to elevating women of color in the fields on international peace, security and conflict transformation!
A great metaphor for UNODC talking about the carbon footprint of the illegal drug trade while not talking about its cause, prohibition. Missing the forest for the tress!
https://t.co/w7DPa4cdWN
@POTUS Biden: #EndTransDetention now! #NoPrideInDetention
We call on you to IMMEDIATELY release ALL transgender people, people living with HIV, and people with medical conditions from ICE custody.
Sign here: https://t.co/JPZmgT8dd3
@SenMarkKelly As your constituent, I ask you to support the termination of the inhumane #Title42 policy! The U.S. must welcome people seeking refuge and restore the right to asylum. #EndTitle42
I was a really big 2A person, but it’s clear we can’t keep doing this shit. We should at minimum raise the age of purchase for all firearms to 21, make background checks universal, and strengthen the background check system. These are minimal changes that could’ve saved lives.