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đź“ş TUNE IN to @SFRCdems hearing on "U.S. Support of Democracy and Human Rights," featuring testimony from @leopoldolopez of @WLCongress, @Tsihanouskaya, and @DamonMacWilson of @NEDemocracy. #SummitForDemocracy
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@SFRCdems @leopoldolopez @WLCongress @Tsihanouskaya @DamonMacWilson @NEDemocracy "Democracies bring more wealth to people and bring more stability... Democracy is a practical engine of self-correction and improvement that empowers people to peacefully struggle to a better life," @SenatorMenendez.
@SFRCdems @leopoldolopez @WLCongress @Tsihanouskaya @DamonMacWilson @NEDemocracy @SenatorMenendez "What can the U.S. do better to support democracy and human rights around the world? ...Dictators keep inventing new ways to repress; we need to get creative," @SenatorRisch.
In light of the Wire’s removal of its Tek Fog stories pending an internal investigation, we’ve updated the #FreedomOnTheNet 2022 India report to add additional context and clarify those stories did not impact India’s score. (1/3) 
Internet freedom in India remains ranked “Partly Free.” The score improved in 2022 as efforts to bridge digital divides yielded results. Still, misinformation in India is frequently shared online, and users face the risk of online harassment. (2/3) freedomhouse.org/country/india/…
The Wire’s 2022 Tek Fog stories did not factor into India’s #FreedomInTheWorld status change from “Free” to “Partly Free” in 2021, a full year prior. The downgrade was due to the govt's crackdown on civil society and discrimination against Muslims. (3/3) freedomhouse.org/country/india/…
1/18
This tweet admits the reason why a number of lawmakers have supported the #AntiTerrorBill and confirms the concerns and sentiments of those who oppose it--that it is to quell dissent toward the #DuterteKakistocracy and to clamp on free speech and the freedom of the press.
This tweet admits the reason why a number of lawmakers have supported the #AntiTerrorBill and confirms the concerns and sentiments of those who oppose it--that it is to quell dissent toward the #DuterteKakistocracy and to clamp on free speech and the freedom of the press.
2/18
To begin with, all the countries mentioned in the senate president's tweet have either undergone oppressive governments under tyrants, registered poor ratings in free speech and press freedom, committed gross violations of human rights, or even banned religious freedom.
To begin with, all the countries mentioned in the senate president's tweet have either undergone oppressive governments under tyrants, registered poor ratings in free speech and press freedom, committed gross violations of human rights, or even banned religious freedom.
3/18
Thailand, for instance, had been ruled by men in uniform for 55 of the 83 years from 1932 to 2009. And it was ruled by a military junta from 2014 to 2019. Its politics also has a frammework of constitutional monarch. It may also be recalled that in 2007, a military
Thailand, for instance, had been ruled by men in uniform for 55 of the 83 years from 1932 to 2009. And it was ruled by a military junta from 2014 to 2019. Its politics also has a frammework of constitutional monarch. It may also be recalled that in 2007, a military
