AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoActivism & Civil Society: About 300 activists gathered in Oregon to mark the 30th anniversary of the Warner Creek forest blockade, arguing old-growth fights are still urgent. Protest & Policing: In New York, Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among protesters detained outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu’s speech, while Vermont Democrats face backlash over prosecuting ICE protest sit-ins. Identity & Credibility: A Philadelphia anti-Israel activist, Hannah Gann, admitted she falsely claimed Palestinian and Black heritage, roiling local organizing. Funding Pressure: A report says 90% of LGBTQ/intersex groups lost funding since Jan. 2025, with many pointing to US government cuts. NGO Crackdowns’ Ripple Effects: Kenya saw Sh25bn less money flow out after Trump-era NGO contract terminations. Human Rights & Advocacy: Belarus pardoned 15 prisoners after US talks, and Amnesty condemned Kano’s crackdown on critics. Environment & Governance: Pacific seabed mining faces a UN showdown as American Samoa rejects extraction while others push for stronger rules. Elections & Rule of Law: California’s Supreme Court ordered a GOP sheriff to return seized ballots, reinforcing state control over election materials.
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