Jared O. Bell is a former U.S. diplomat and scholar of human rights and transitional justice, dedicated to advancing global equity and systemic reform. In this article he warns of the growing use of doublespeak to twist the language of democracy and human rights into tools of repression, drawing on examples from the U.S. and abroad to show how rhetoric is being weaponized to erode freedoms.
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100 years on, Malcolm X remembered as an icon, not outcast
As the 100th year of Malcolm X’s birth is recognized, journalist Mark Whitaker’s new book explores how the once-feared activist evolved into a revered cultural icon.
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Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against 47th president
U.S. Rep. Al Green has filed articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing the administration’s disregard for judicial orders and moral unfitness, while warning of authoritarian overreach. This marks a renewed Democratic effort amid past impeachments and ongoing legal battles involving Trump, though it remains uncertain whether a vote will occur in the Republican-controlled House.
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Tracie Powell: A beacon for BIPOC journalism
Tracie Powell has spent years as a prominent activist creating access to media for people of color, while also battling racism in her career as a journalist and founding the Pivot Fund, which invests in community-based news organizations led by people of color.