Originally published in the Asahi ShimbunMuslims can still be monitored in Japan solely based on their religion, while in the United States courts are cracking down on granting such approval.An appeal by 17 Muslim plaintiffs accusing police of snooping on them was dismissed by the Japanese Supreme Court in late May, which upheld lower court decisions.The plaintiffs … [Read more...] about It’s OK to snoop on Muslims on basis of religion, rules top court
Social Justice/社会正義
Vindication for Edward Snowden From a New Player in NSA Whistleblowing Saga
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Guantanamo in NY
Before every phone call that Fatuma Hashi has with her brother Mahdi, FBI agents come on the line to tell her what she is not permitted to talk about. “You’re not allowed to speak about political issues. Or whatever’s happening in the outside world. Or his case,” she told The Intercept.Mahdi Hashi, a young man of Somali origin who grew up in London, had never been to … [Read more...] about Guantanamo in NY
Saudi Arabia sentences Palestinian poet to torture instead of death
by Iingrid and Ryan Rodrick BeilerA Saudi court ruled this week that instead of beheading Palestinian poet Ashraf Fayadh, he will now face flogging and eight years in prison as punishment for what state religious authorities consider to be crimes against Islam.According to The Guardian, the change in sentencing came after an appeal filed by Fayadh’s lawyer. The appeal … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia sentences Palestinian poet to torture instead of death
Pete Seeger Labelled ‘Subversive’ After Speaking Out Against Plan to Deport Japanese
from Common DreamsNewly released 1,700-page FBI file shows the US government 'went to lengths' to track beloved folk iconby Lauren McCauley, staff writer 13 CommentsOne FBI agent said Almanac Singers, which included Seeger and Woody Guthrie, "were active singing Communist songs and spreading propaganda."(Photo: D. Steinberg/AP)Beloved singer and … [Read more...] about Pete Seeger Labelled ‘Subversive’ After Speaking Out Against Plan to Deport Japanese