Anti-trans laws
Protesters march against “transphobic” and “authoritarian” resolution of Brazil’s Council of Medicine
Experts state that the norm is against scientific evidence and may increase the psychological suffering of trans youth.
Parrhesia as political resistance: the bishop that spoke truth to power
Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde called for “clemency” for migrants and LGBTQ+ people, utilizing an ancient Greek rhetorical act called parrhesia.
Morrison’s religious discrimination bill exposes political fault lines close to elections
With just a handful of months to go for the Australian general elections, prime minister Scott Morrison’s aborted attempt to push through his religious discrimination bill exposes major weaknesses in his government
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
