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Update: The Family Who Died at Eagle Pass

Steady • 22288 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Border Humanitarian Tragedy
  1. Nearly 700 people died or disappeared in 2022 trying to come to the United States, making it the deadliest land route for migrants.
  2. Three people died crossing the Rio Grande at Eagle Pass, Texas: a woman and her two children, while her sister and nephew were rescued.
  3. The family attempted to cross the river by forming a human chain, but tragically, three of them were swept underwater by strong currents.

A newsletter of despair

Striking 13 • 3234 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Antisemitism Political Philosophy Peace efforts
  1. It's vital to acknowledge the suffering of others, even when we feel safe and distant from conflicts around the world.
  2. In times of conflict, it's crucial to avoid falling into the trap of dehumanizing the 'other side' and making moral calculations about whose lives matter more.
  3. Seeking solutions in complex conflicts means embracing moral complexities, questioning binary thinking, and striving for practical, realistic steps towards peace.

US sends Israel 100+ weapons shipments. Most Americans oppose it - but Biden ignores them.

Geopolitical Economy Report • 916 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Israel US Genocide Humanitarian International relations
  1. Polls show that a majority of North Americans oppose the US sending weapons to Israel, but the Biden administration has sent over 100 arms shipments regardless.
  2. 52% of North Americans want to end US weapons shipments to Israel, with majority opposition from voters who didn't support Trump, Biden voters, and young Democrats.
  3. UN experts have accused Israel of carrying out genocide, while areas in Gaza face starvation and dire humanitarian crises amid the conflict.
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Israel's Savagery Is So Shocking It's Sometimes Hard To Take In

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2104 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Media Violence Trauma
  1. Israel's actions in recent conflicts have been so shocking that it can be difficult to fully comprehend the extent of the brutality.
  2. Reports of Israeli forces targeting innocent civilians and infants in hospitals have sparked outrage and disbelief around the world.
  3. The widespread destruction caused by Israeli military actions in Gaza has raised concerns about the true motives behind the assaults.

Israel's Real Existential Threat

Diane Francis • 699 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Geopolitics Humanitarian Terrorism International relations
  1. Israel is facing a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza after its military actions, causing widespread destruction and displacement of civilians. Many worry this could escalate the conflict and create a larger regional war.
  2. Iran and Russia are seen as key players in stirring conflict in the Middle East, with their actions indirectly putting pressure on Israel and its neighbors.
  3. Israel's approach to its military defense has led to backlash and a perception of double standards, affecting its relationships with neighboring countries and global opinion.

Biden bombs Yemen so Israel can bomb Gaza

Speaking Security • 393 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Military Humanitarian Diplomacy International relations
  1. Biden is bombing Yemen in response to attacks by the Houthi movement disrupting global shipping.
  2. An easy solution to the crisis would be for Biden to end Israel's military offensive with a single phone call.
  3. The ongoing bombings in Yemen by the US-backed coalition and Biden's actions are deemed cruel and ineffective.

US post-9/11 wars caused 4.5 million deaths, displaced 38-60 million people, study shows

Geopolitical Economy Report • 617 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🌍 World Politics War Displacement Humanitarian Economic
  1. Post-9/11 wars led by the US caused 4.5 million deaths and displaced 38-60 million people, impacting countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan.
  2. The report highlights the long-lasting consequences on children's health, with 7.6 million kids under 5 suffering from malnutrition, especially in countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia.
  3. Economic devastation and destruction of infrastructure have contributed to widespread poverty, food insecurity, and death, significantly impacting the lives of civilians in war zones.

Letter to the Children of Gaza

The Chris Hedges Report • 380 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Middle East Children Journalism
  1. Children in Gaza experience the horrors of war in their daily lives, with bombings, destruction, and death surrounding them.
  2. Foreign reporters are trying to shed light on the situation in Gaza and advocate for peace to end the suffering of the children.
  3. The hope is for a future where the children of Gaza can grow up in safety, freedom, and without the fear of violence.

If you're worried about having kids because they will contribute to climate change, you shouldn't be

Philosophy bear • 57 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
📖 Philosophy Climate Ethics Parenting Civilization Humanitarian
  1. Having children who care about climate change can be impactful politically.
  2. Parents who worry about climate change are more likely to have children working on technological solutions.
  3. Even if there's no solution to climate change, it's better to have more far-sighted and humanitarian humans.

"Is Democracy Doomed?" revisited

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 16 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Genocide Democracy Humanitarian Ethnic Cleansing
  1. The current state of democracy is questioned, especially in the context of citizens' understanding and response to global conflicts.
  2. The plight of Sudan, particularly in Darfur, highlights ongoing atrocities and conflicts that often go unnoticed in mainstream media.
  3. The struggle with educating citizens and combating widespread ignorance poses a threat to democratic governance.

Against the brave

Numb at the Lodge • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Peace Terrorism Palestine
  1. The conflict in Gaza is not about defeating Hamas but about destruction with no clear objectives, targeting civilians indiscriminately.
  2. Violent resistance in Palestine is portrayed as brave and heroic but often leads to more suffering without achieving meaningful change.
  3. Shame and responsibility are highlighted as essential elements for both Israelis and Palestinians to move towards reconciliation and peace.