By Stephen Collins, Professor of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
Amid the chorus of voices calling for a slowdown in AI advancement and more government regulation and oversight of the technology, one prominent contrarian voice stands out: that of Donald J. Trump.
The U.S president has repeatedly argued that the introduction of robust regulations to slow down progress on AI
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By E. Andrew Taylor, Associate Professor and Director of Arts Management, American University
Who gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John F. Kennedy, and who holds those decision-makers to account?
This debate is becoming ever more fraught. A photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026, showed President Donald J. Trump in Air Force One reviewing a poster with the words “Kennedy Center DEMOLISH …” that many interpreted to mean “demolished.”
The image spread quickly.…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Thurgood Marshall United States Federal Courthouse building in lower Manhattan, New York City. © 2026 Laura Prieto Uribe/Human Rights Watch (New York) – An array of former government officials, human rights groups, bar associations, and legal experts from around the world have filed eight amicus briefs supporting a lawsuit challenging US President Donald Trump’s executive order authorizing sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, staff, and others affiliated with or assisting the court’s work.The American Friends Service Committee, the Center…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A voter filling out a ballot at the Green Spring Gardens polling station in Lincolnia, Virginia, US, June 20, 2023. © 2023 Minh Connors/The Washington Post via AP Photo (New York) – The Trump administration’s decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today. “The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for dodging external scrutiny of their elections,” said Philippe…
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By Juliana Harsianti
The growth of online activism has given different colors in the movement agendas. There is a debate on how effective it is, and how it could complement each other.
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By Amnesty International
As human rights defender Ruth López spends her second birthday behind bars, Amnesty International reiterates its request to the Salvadoran authorities to conduct a humanitarian visit and calls for her immediate and unconditional release. On 1 August 2026, Amnesty International sent formal communications to the Attorney General, the Minister of Justice and Public Security, the […] The post El Salvador: Authorities remain silent over request for humanitarian visit to Ruth López appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By David Pritchard, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Social Policy, University of Portsmouth
Craig Collie, Principal Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Portsmouth
Maria Christina Galanaki, Visiting Academic, University of Portsmouth
On September 6 2026, two Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboats brought around 120 migrants ashore at Portsmouth. They were met by a protest, where far-right demonstrators verbally abused lifeboat crew. The crew’s names, addresses and photographs were later circulated online.
The protest in the Eastney area of the city was organised by Patriot Platform, a far-right group…
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By Gracia Ramirez, Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies, London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
We are not wired to deal with the complexity of climate change – but we can tune into relatable stories that emphasise common experiences and values.
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By David Turner, Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Anglia Ruskin University
The former England rugby union coach, Sir Clive Woodward, once shared an anecdote about an unexpectedly delayed diving contest, after an interloper in fancy dress had jumped in the pool.
Woodward described how some competitors became overly anxious, ill-focused and disturbed, while others stayed calm, continued their preparation, and treated these altered circumstances as part of the challenge. Not surprisingly, the latter divers performed much better when the competition resumed.
In a similar…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A collapsed wall in a residential house following the August 20, 2026 airstrike on a residential compound in Daero neighborhood, Mekelle, Tigray region, Ethiopia. The image was taken the same day by a Mekelle resident. © 2026 Private (Nairobi) – An apparent Ethiopian government airstrike on a residential compound in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on August 20, 2026, should be investigated as a possible war crime, Human Rights Watch said today. The attack wounded 13 civilians, including seven children. The airstrike hit the Daero neighborhood of Mekelle,…
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