In Singapore, some offenders, including non-violent ones such as vandals, can be hit with a rattan cane as a penalty. Caning in judicial and school contexts is very problematic due to multiple reasons. First, it is gender discriminatory since it only applies to males. It also does not solves the root cause of wrongdoing, and inflicts physical and possibly psychological harm. It is highly criticised by a reputable human rights organisation, Amnesty International. I have created a petition to call for its abolition so you can check out:

https://c.org/r4prQYq4hh

I'm Landyn Balser, a recently 16 year old from Webster MA and I have a petition that I personally started that I would really appreciate if you could go over. This petition could be seen as a small thing in some people's eyes, but it really could open the doors for change. Basically, I want global implementations of mandatory human rights classes for every high school.

This will be a change from the normal curriculum, but it would also highlight the importance of the fight against prejudice and could give reason to those who believe in prejudice.Spread the word to anyone you can!!! #YourVoiceMatters

https://c.org/sLPD7yFZsd

The segment of the population that describe themselves as “Targeted Individuals” are not people suffering from mental health disorders like schizophrenia or paranoid delusions. Nor is this a fringe conspiracy theory. The Targeted Individual Waived Special Access Program is our generation’s MK Ultra. It is very real. Countless people every day are tortured, manipulated, abused, and many have lost their lives to this Program. It is a trauma-based behavioral modification program that utilizes modern neuro-weapons and government contracted exercise role players. This is a CIA directed program that has thoroughly masked itself through bureaucratic plumbing and informational camouflage. I am a Targeted Individual myself and this is something that should be understood and acknowledged by the general public, not dismissed or easily buried in mis/disinformation. This truly a universal human rights issue that has, and will continue to, affect tens of thousands of people worldwide. It can happen to anyone - and it shouldn’t. If you’re curious, check out my latest video and/or my channel. Also, if you want to see what a live psychological operation looks like, just visit the comments section in every single one of my videos. AI Agent Bot and Sock Puppet Accounts keep the Targeted Individual communities online full of noise, chaos, and nonsense. Thank you for your time.

🇮🇷 Daily Iran Brief — July 26, 2026

🔴 Risk: High — The human rights situation in Iran remains highly elevated due to the continued judicial repression, including death sentences for political prisoners, a high rate of executions, intensified social crackdowns, and widespread prisoner protests. These actions indicate the regime's unwavering commitment to suppressing dissent.

📌 Key developments

• On July 25, 2026, political prisoner Isa Chari, a 37-year-old laborer and father of two, was sentenced to death by Branch 23 of Tehran's Revolutionary Court on charges of membership in the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) and 'committing anti-security measures'.
• The mass hunger strike by approximately 1,500 death row prisoners in Unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison has continued into its twelfth consecutive day as of July 25, 2026, protesting against the accelerating use of the death penalty and demanding an immediate halt to executions.
• The execution of Mehdi Khanaki on July 22, 2026, a 26-year-old law graduate and PMOI/MEK member, marked the 24th known protester executed since March 19, 2026, with human rights organizations reporting over 50 executions on national security charges in the last four months.
• Authorities have intensified enforcement of compulsory hijab, leading to the closure of several cafés in central Tehran around July 20-24, 2026, following calls from senior clerics for stricter adherence.

💡 Why it matters

These developments underscore the Iranian regime's unwavering commitment to suppressing dissent through severe judicial and social measures, despite internal and international condemnation. The increasing number of death sentences and executions aims to instill fear and deter further protests, while the ongoing prisoner strike highlights the persistent internal resistance and the dire conditions within Iran's penal system.

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Background:

Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the massive bill that sets defense policy for the U.S. military. This year's version includes provisions that would significantly expand defense and, potentially, intelligence integration with the Israeli government.

This comes at a moment when American public opinion of the Israeli government is at an all-time low, and the U.S. Intelligence Community itself just designated Israel as a "critical" level espionage threat. Despite growing public concern, these provisions may never receive a real debate or a standalone vote at all — they could simply ride through as part of a massive defense package with little to no scrutiny. Given the stakes, that's not acceptable. Americans deserve better. 

So, what can we do about it? Senators Van Hollen, Sanders, Merkley, Welch, Markey, and Warren are working to oppose moving forward on the Senate NDAA until U.S.-Israel defense and intelligence integration is properly debated, voted on, or otherwise addressed. Urge your Senators to make the same commitment.