The companies covered by the 2025 update focus primarily on business activities related to construction, real estate, mining... The Office continues to review the allegations concerning businesses whose assessment could not be completed in time for the present report.⤵️ www.ohchr.org/en/documents...

Had to make a special field trip over to the Bushwick mural for this one

The reaction to the fatal shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas on Wednesday is indicative of a now-common playbook in an age of violent attacks, often punctuated by hasty conclusions, righteous anger and conflicting information and opinion.

President Trump signed a staggering 143 executive orders during his first 100 days in office. Cathy Buerger argues the EOs relied on a campaign of dangerous speech, with the aim of changing laws, revoking rights, and selectively punishing certain groups. www.justsecurity.org/121193/autho...

Palestinian statehood dominates UN conference as Israeli attacks on Gaza continue www.channel4.com/news/palesti...

This is a key point: We need to recognize how dangerous, how precarious this moment is - but without perpetuating the Trumpists' assertions of strength and dominance. The gap between their authoritarian aspirations and the reality of American society remains vast. That's where the counter happens.

📖 “This is what Trump, Waltz and MAGA don’t get. Truman would never have harangued the international community that America is First, or obstructed every effort to better the lot of humanity by asking what’s in it for the US, not in coming decades but during this news cycle.” - Andreas Kluth ⤵️ #UNGA

* World leaders gather in New York City to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, where Israel’s war on Gaza and Russia’s war on Ukraine are expected to dominate the discussions. www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

“What is the purpose of the United Nations?” President Trump asked a gathering of the #UNGA on Tuesday, in a meandering, 56-minute speech that extended nearly four times as long as his allotted time limit. “I’m really good at this stuff,” Mr. Trump said. “Your countries are going to hell.”

A powerful speech from US Congressman Jason Crow ⤵️ His speech ‘underlines the stakes of this moment, and builds on Crow’s longstanding work to condemn political violence and stand up for our democracy.’

“It should be noted that the ministry doesn't just publish headline numbers, but backs them up with detailed lists that include the full name (including those of the father & grandfather) and identity card number of the deceased.The ID numbers are issued by Israel.”- Nir Hasson #Gaza #NotJustNumbers

“The bottom line is that recognition of a Palestinian state is nothing more than a symbolic victory and will remain so if not followed up by concrete steps. Having learned from bitter experience, the Palestinian street is aware that positive signs do not necessarily guarantee change on the ground.”⤵️

Trump Orders Citizenry to be Anti-Antifa

If Penny Wong is serious about the Australian govt wanting to *do something* to stop the #GazaGenocide, Francesca Albanese provided a handy list a couple of months ago. #auspol

All the VC/tech bros who ran to support Trump because he'd avoid any regulations on AI and crypto... many of them rely on H-1B employees. Wonder how they're feeling right now.

Why is the UN powerless in Gaza? - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-un-powerless-gaza

“Almost every briefing she holds, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt introduces a new member to the press pool — usually a new right-wing media outlet. And then, … more and more of these outlets are being called upon to ask questions” John Lyons reports ⤵️ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

“Ley is also disadvantaged by Abbott running amok across factions in the NSW party. He was instrumental in Price’s transfer from the NP… also clearly behind her ambitions, which to Abbott would mean building a hard-right conservative force in our politics” www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21635/...

🎁 Free Speech “President Trump is himself a purveyor of tasteless & even threatening language, speaking in ways that no previous president did. Yet his own exercise of his First Amendment rights has not stopped him from encroaching on those of others.” - NYT Editorial www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/o...

“A complaint is not a public forum for vituperation and invective,” Judge Merryday wrote. “Not a protected platform to rage against an adversary.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...

“If May’s election wasn’t proof enough for the Liberal party on its problems appealing to modern Australian women, young people & centrists – both as voters & potential candidates – the speaker line-up should be.” The 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference #auspol www.afr.com/rear-window/...

Shame on Downing Street for going along with this. So much for being committed to a free press

🧨 Patriotic education “Civil rights advocates have been critical of recent actions by the Trump administration around education that they say curtail free speech & undermine critical parts of U.S. history through attempts to revamp museums and public spaces and pressure educational institutions.”⤵️

TERRORISM EXPERT HERE: He cannot designate an idea as a terrorist group. There is no org called ANTIFA. There is no leadership or funding path or no membership. Also there is no terrorism law in America. Ask Luigi. He wants to call anyone a terrorist. That’s Fascism. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

I am actually sad to have to say this since I have admired much about Disney CEO Bob Iger over the years, but what a profoundly quisling move this is by someone who knows better. It’s shameful and he has tarnished his once proud reputation.

Lawrence O'Donnell put it well: "The British govt, in its idiotic attempt to co-opt Donald Trump through flattery, has put The King in the centre of the Epstein scandal. With Trump sitting at the table, while the ghosts of former ambassador Mandelson and little brother Andrew float around the room."

Riveting and terrifying thread. When Trump dies or is removed, and Vance becomes leader, it is Thiel's apocalyptic fascism that will be driving him. Gone will be Trump's erraticism -- he and MAGA will have done their job --replaced by a christofascist dictatorship beyond removal by ballot box.

“The Australian broadcaster said its London bureau was informed by Downing Street that its accreditation to attend the press conference had been withdrawn for “logistical reasons”.” #auspol www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...

⭕️ Internet and telephone services are facing severe outages after Israeli attacks on main network lines in northern Gaza, according to the Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Commission. At least 80 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza so far today...

World’s Sorest Winner: Trump Demands $15 Billion From NY Times For Not Fluffing His Ego Enough Even by Donald Trump's standards for frivolous defamation lawsuits, this one is impressively stupid. On Monday, the president filed yet another lawsuit against the NY Times—this time seeking $15 billion…

“If our job as journalists is to hold truth to power, then surely asking legitimate questions – politely – to the President of the United States should be acceptable. But in this day and age in America now, it’s not,” ABC’s Americas editor John Lyons

With a terrific team, I just published a large study looking at all court cases involving the Trump administration. Shows basis for courts no longer giving a so-called "presumption of regularity" (a legal doctrine involving a strong benefit of the doubt) to the administration. 🧵

From Prof Chris Sidoti: “The most significant aspect of the Interim Orders of 26 January 2024 was that every country in the world was put on notice by The International Court of Justice (ICJ) that there was a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza…

Bravo, Channel 4! 'More than 100 of Donald Trump’s inaccurate statements are to be dissected by Channel 4 to coincide with his state visit, in what it described as "the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods and distortions ever broadcast on television".' /...

📚"The fantasy of Greater Israel is becoming a regional nightmare" - ✍️ Opinion by Antony Loewenstein www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/fant...

Jewish Australian journalist Antony Loewenstein returns to his ancestral home, Germany, to investigate how the country’s impulse never to repeat the anti-Semitism that led to the Holocaust resulted in the suppression of any criticism of Israel and its actions in Gaza www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfK1...

Remember when the AWM wasn't a vehicle for politics or for arms industry publicity, but for the sombre reality and memorialisation of war? War Memorial defers military history prize after judging panel awards it to book on Ben Roberts-Smith - by Paul Daley www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“For more than 2 decades, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya served as a pediatrician in northern Gaza, rising to lead Kamal Adwan Hospital. Though he had many chances to leave, he chose to stay with his patients even as Israeli attacks escalated.” The Disappearance of Dr. Abu Safiya | Fault Lines Documentary ⤵️

“Much chin-stroking commentary followed, imploring the Albanese govt to explain its immigration policy. If it would only do that, supposedly, community nervousness about immigration would evaporate and racists would retreat to the shadows. This seems unlikely to me, but anyway.” by Shaun Carney 1/4

“The Murdoch media is an apparent ally, but it is not working to the Coalition’s advantage. The Australian, The Daily Telegraph and Sky After Dark urge the Coalition ever rightwards on the spectrum. And further from mainstream Australia.” Peter Hartcher writes #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Liberal Party leader, Susan Ley holding ground #auspol “Former prime minister Tony Abbott, a prominent supporter of Price, said she would be “a big loss to the frontbench but I’m confident that she will continue to make a strong contribution to our public life”.” www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

"The birthday book is not just a test of Trump’s influence but also a test of the power of our current, broken media ecosystem, as well as a rare look at what happens when conspiracy theorists actually get what they want." @cwarzel.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

💥‘flagrant violation of international law’ “This is a large residential area containing a lot of foreign embassies. Many civilians live here.” Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford, reporting from Doha, said the area targeted is full of residential units. #Qatar #Israel www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/...

⛔️AJE Analysis “This attack marks a new frontier in what Israel believes it can get away with: a direct attack on a United States ally – Qatar hosts the largest US military base in the region – that has been leading negotiations to secure a ceasefire deal and release Israeli captives from Gaza.” 1/5

🧨 More self-destructive infighting in the LNP #auspol “Hawke said he was still receiving emails from Price’s supporters on Monday saying “words to the effect of: there’s too many Indian people coming into the country, that’s bad, she needs to address that”.” www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Now Jane Hume refers to “OUR Indian community”. Even when they’re trying to apologise for their racism, they revert to patriarchal, racist, colonist language. Coalition seeks to rebuild ties with Indian community via AAP News aapnews.aap.com.au/a/jQrNnUBrY

For decades now, public discourse about refugees and immigrants has become increasingly fractured, ugly and untrue. But just as government messaging has partly contributed to this situation, it could also help get us out of it. I explain how: theconversation.com/politicians-...

“The political world — here & overseas — has started to come to terms with the weakness of Trump & the "every man for himself" chaos he has unleashed. But it is not clear that our defence establishment can really conceptualise a world separate from its [US] enmeshment” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Al Jazeera's Hind Khoudary reports on the latest Israeli attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip, as Israel threatens to target more high-rise residential towers amid its continuing assault on Gaza City.