All articles tagged with #dissent
Pakistan’s crackdown on dissent deepens as lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Chattha are arrested under PECA, anti-terrorism, and assembly laws for online posts; critics say amendments to PECA shield state institutions and chill speech, reviving dormant FIRs to undermine court protections and threaten due process, signaling a broader assault on the rule of law and democratic rights.
The article discusses how the straw-hatted anime pirate from One Piece has become a symbol of dissent among Generation Z, reflecting their attitudes and cultural expressions.
An 18-year-old Russian street musician, Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, has been jailed for the third time for performing anti-war songs, amid Russia's crackdown on dissent related to the Ukraine invasion. Her performances, which support exiled artists opposing the war, have sparked protests and solidarity videos, but also led to repeated arrests and short jail sentences under broad censorship laws.
The article describes how widespread dissatisfaction and protests are emerging in Russia against Putin's regime, fueled by economic hardship, corruption, and the failures of the Ukraine war, signaling cracks in his long-standing control and the potential collapse of his system of fear-based rule.
A Russian student in St. Petersburg was arrested after singing protest songs, amid Russia's crackdown on dissent and suppression of arts opposing its war on Ukraine.
An 18-year-old Russian singer, Diana Loginova, was detained in St. Petersburg after performing a protest song calling for the overthrow of President Vladimir Putin. The band Stoptime, which she is part of, performed the song 'Swan Lake Cooperative' by Noize MC, a rapper labeled a 'foreign agent' and 'extremist' by Russian authorities. The performance and subsequent detention highlight the increasing crackdown on dissent in Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point amid internal disagreements and political pressure, with some members advocating for larger cuts due to economic uncertainties and the impact of tariffs, while others prefer to hold rates steady. The meeting occurs against a backdrop of political attacks on Fed officials and mixed economic signals, including rising jobless claims and low unemployment.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent on racial profiling received a standing ovation on 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert, where she emphasized the importance of reading Supreme Court opinions firsthand to understand the nuances of rulings.
The USTA's decision to restrict broadcasters from showing dissent against Donald Trump during the US Open is criticized as cowardly, hypocritical, and un-American, undermining the event's authenticity and the spirit of free expression in sports.
The article advises Vinay, upon his return to the FDA, to embrace dissent, listen more, and focus on leading through the agency rather than seeking personal prominence, emphasizing the importance of making the FDA's work the center of attention.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, facing its first double dissent since 1993 from members advocating for a rate cut due to concerns over a weakening labor market and temporary inflationary pressures from tariffs, amid escalating attacks from President Trump on Fed Chair Powell and the institution's policies.
Two Federal Reserve governors, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, dissent from the majority by voting to cut interest rates, marking the first double dissent in over 30 years, amid rising political pressure and economic challenges.
Two Federal Reserve rate-setters, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, voted against the majority to keep interest rates unchanged, marking the first double dissent in over 30 years, amid political pressures and economic challenges.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite pressure from President Trump, with two board members dissenting in a rare move, citing a preference for a rate cut amid ongoing trade tensions and economic considerations.
The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting may see a historic dissent with two governors potentially voting for a rate cut, though market analysts believe this won't signal a dovish shift or increase the likelihood of a September rate cut, as the dissent is viewed as politically motivated and unlikely to influence market expectations significantly.