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Our nation’s founders were mavericks when they built a new type of government that sought to defend liberty and justice for all people. Senator McCain was a maverick in his military service, his political career, and his tireless fight for global human rights.

A maverick has the courage to challenge the status quo. A maverick stands up to bullies, defends the dignity of all people, and champions ideas, even when they are unpopular. Mavericks work for something bigger than themselves.

We can all be mavericks by embodying these values. For if we do not, who will?

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We can all be mavericks by embodying these values. For if we do not, who will?

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President Trump’s approach to foreign affairs has always been unorthodox, but his recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria has drawn broad criticism, even from within his own party. For many years, U.S. forces in Syria have fought alongside Syrian Kurds to fend off ISIS. Many military experts fear that the decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria will strengthen ISIS’ foothold in the region, invite a military invasion by Turkey, and perhaps facilitate genocide.

Article: The past 24 hours in Syria news, explained

Needless to say, Kurds in Syria and Iraq are not happy with this decision, and many feel deeply betrayed. Kurds in both countries threw tomatoes and stones at the withdrawing troops, and some held signs criticizing Trump. Kurdish fighters view Trump’s decision as an implicit backing of a Turkish invasion and have called it “the greatest insult to our people so far.”

Article: Trump is turning American ideology into a sham

On Monday, Trump responded to the controversy by saying: \"We have a good relationship with the Kurds ...but we never agreed to protect the Kurds for the rest of their lives.\"

Article: Trump: US never agreed to protect Syrian Kurd allies 'for the rest of their lives'

It’s unclear whether or not Trump will stand by his decision, and it’s possible that the U.S. will retain a military presence in Syria. Still, many experts fear that the damage to U.S. relations with key allies may be irreversible. Do you think we should maintain a military presence in Syria to protect our Kurd allies from a possible genocide? Let us know in the comments below.

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Article: The past 24 hours in Syria news, explained

Article: Trump is turning American ideology into a sham

On Monday, Trump responded to the controversy by saying: \"We have a good relationship with the Kurds ...but we never agreed to protect the Kurds for the rest of their lives.\"

Article: Trump: US never agreed to protect Syrian Kurd allies 'for the rest of their lives'

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\"Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” -Senator John McCain

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\"Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” -Senator John McCain

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The Chinese government is leveraging American tech to build and maintain a massive civilian surveillance network. The Communist Party of China is using facial recognition software, voice recognition, GPS tracking, and other PID surveillance products to monitor political and religious dissidents, mostly from the minority Uighur ethnic group. Victims of the surveillance state are often sent to “re-education” camps and subjected to harsh living conditions, indoctrination, and sometimes torture.

Recent reports show that Silicon Valley tech giants and Boston area think tanks are inadvertently aiding this process by developing and selling many of these surveillance tools. What may seem like a fun face filter on an app in America may have a more devious use overseas.

What do you think?

Article: Should American companies be allowed to develop technology that may aid human rights violations overseas?

Partner content from The Alliance for Securing Democracy

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What do you think?

Article: Should American companies be allowed to develop technology that may aid human rights violations overseas?

Partner content from The Alliance for Securing Democracy

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The fourth Democratic Primary debates are coming up fast. The next debate round will be held on October 15th in Westerville, Ohio. Here’s everything you need to know about the debates in order to watch and participate.

To qualify for this debate, candidates had to raise donations from 130,000 people and earn at least 2% support in four DNC approved polls. This debate provided lesser-known candidates a bit more time to qualify, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and billionaire Tom Steyer will be present at this debate after falling short in September.

There will be 12 candidates on stage:

You can contact any of the candidates on Twitter by clicking on their name below.

Former Vice President Joe Biden
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
California Sen. Kamala Harris
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
California billionaire Tom Steyer
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang

Former Vice President Joe Biden enters the fourth debate as the front runner. He holds a narrow lead ahead of progressives Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The big issues of the night will likely be health care, income inequality, education, climate change, immigration, mass incarceration, and the current POTUS.

Expect the candidates to frame many of the above issues as fundamental human rights issues.

At We Hold These Truths, we want you to stay informed AND get involved. If you have questions or comments for the candidates, you can suggest debate questions using this tool from the New York Times. Or, you can contact them using their twitter handles above.

Watching the debates will help keep you informed, but it’s really important that you remember to get out and vote. If you’re not registered to vote in your district, you can register below and be ready to vote in the primary.

We hope you'll check out the debate on Tuesday!

For more resources about the individual candidates and their positions, check out these resources below:

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There will be 12 candidates on stage:

You can contact any of the candidates on Twitter by clicking on their name below.

\nFormer Vice President Joe Biden\n
\nNew Jersey Sen. Cory Booker\n
\nSouth Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg\n
\nFormer Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro\n
\nHawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard\n
\nCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris\n
\nMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar\n
\nFormer Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke\n
\nVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders\n
\nCalifornia billionaire Tom Steyer\n
\nMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren\n
\nEntrepreneur Andrew Yang\n

Former Vice President Joe Biden enters the fourth debate as the front runner. He holds a narrow lead ahead of progressives Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The big issues of the night will likely be health care, income inequality, education, climate change, immigration, mass incarceration, and the current POTUS.

Expect the candidates to frame many of the above issues as fundamental human rights issues.

We hope you'll check out the debate on Tuesday!

For more resources about the individual candidates and their positions, check out these resources below:

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\"Our shared values define us more than our differences. And acknowledging those shared values can see us through our challenges today if we have the wisdom to trust in them again.\" - Senator John McCain

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People around the world call America a shining city on a hill not only for the opportunities she offers her people, but also for the values and principles for which America stands for. Over course of history, there have been instances where the actions of our government have not always embodied the founding values of our country.

WATCH: Sneak Peek: Senator McCain's Floor Speech from Amazon Studios' \"The Report\"

An upcoming movie from Amazon Studios, The Report, tells the story of one such moment when we failed to live up to our values, where fear and expediency prevailed over what was right. The Report, which will be in theaters on November 15 and streaming November 29 on Amazon Prime, tells the story of the use of torture in the war on terror and the men and women, including John McCain, who exposed it.

Read - Senator McCain's full statement on the CIA Torture Report

The film focuses itself around lead investigator Dan Jones and his team’s effort to uncover the CIA’s brutal and ineffective forms of torture, and the ways that the CIA routinely misrepresented these facts to policymakers. When Senator Diane Feinstein attempted to publish the findings, she and Jones had to contend with the CIA and White House's attempts to block and undermine the report.

Watch - Senator McCain's statement on the CIA Torture Report

While many leaders defended and made excuses as to why it was necessary to use banned torture methods in the aftermath of 9/11, The Report, reminds us that the conversation about the use of torture isn’t over and our leaders need to be reminded to stand up for our American values at home and abroad. The United States is different than our adversaries and that needs to be reflected in our actions and words.

Article: How The Report turned a 6,700 page investigation into a political thriller

At We Hold These Truths, we want you to stay informed AND get involved. The Report will be in theaters on November 15 and available to streaming on Amazon Prime on November 29. We invite you to watch the film, encourage your friends to do the same, and start a conversation with us. Let us know in the comments section below why American values mean something and why character driven leadership is important.

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WATCH: Sneak Peek: Senator McCain's Floor Speech from Amazon Studios' \"The Report\"

Read - Senator McCain's full statement on the CIA Torture Report

Watch - Senator McCain's statement on the CIA Torture Report

Article: How The Report turned a 6,700 page investigation into a political thriller

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\"We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves.\" - John McCain

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\"We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves.\" - John McCain

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“When you look at history, the first thing dictators do is shut down the press.” -John McCain

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“When you look at history, the first thing dictators do is shut down the press.” -John McCain

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Last year, six states passed laws allowing (or requiring) schools to display the words “In God We Trust” in public schools.

Article: 'In God We Trust': Several States Pass Bills Requiring (Or Allowing) Motto's Display In Schools

For some states, including South Dakota and Louisiana, the mandatory display aspect of the law went into effect at the beginning of the 2019/2020 school year. Students in both states can expect to see the words “In God We Trust” displayed in every classroom, and many schools plan to include lessons on the history of the phrase as an (unofficial) “national motto.”

Article: 'In God We Trust' signs to greet Louisiana students in new school year

These new laws have raised concerns from parents, teachers, students, and interest groups alike. Opponents of the law see it as a violation of the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Supporters insist that it does not push one religion over another or force anyone to worship.

Do you think this law oversteps the boundary between church and state? Let us know what you think.

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Last year, six states passed laws allowing (or requiring) schools to display the words “In God We Trust” in public schools.

\nArticle: 'In God We Trust': Several States Pass Bills Requiring (Or Allowing) Motto's Display In Schools\n

\nArticle: 'In God We Trust' signs to greet Louisiana students in new school year\n

Do you think this law oversteps the boundary between church and state? Let us know what you think.

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President Trump is considering conditioning foreign aid on religious freedom. This proposed change in U.S. policy could complicate relations with countries like Egypt and India. The proposal is expected to cover U.S. humanitarian assistance, and could also be broadened to include military aid to other countries. But experts on U.S. aid warn that picking and choosing which countries to punish could be a very difficult task. The proposal is expected to cover U.S. humanitarian and development assistance and could also be broadened to include American military aid to other countries. Were that to happen, the new policy could have a major effect in a range of places, including Egypt and India.

Article: Trump weighs conditioning foreign aid on religious freedom

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Article: Trump weighs conditioning foreign aid on religious freedom

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What is it?

On Friday, February 21 Iran held parliamentary elections, which was dominated by the ruling conservative coalition – further solidifying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s strength throughout the country by giving him a loyal legislature.
Importantly, only 25% of Tehran and 43% nationally participated in the election, making it one of the lowest turnout rates in Iran’s electoral history. Khamenei blamed the low participation on fears about the Coronavirus, which has hit Iran.
Furthermore, the Atlantic Council reported that of the 15,000 candidates who applied, nearly half were disqualified – not exactly an open and democratic process. Many experts believe that hardliners' intent was to manipulate the electoral result in their favor by disqualifying many of the moderate and reformist candidates.

Why is it important?

Iran is ruled by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While presidential and parliamentary elections are regularly held, it’s Ayatollah Khamenei who truly runs the country.
President Hassan Rouhani is the current president and had made some efforts to normalize relations with the United States – including the 2015 nuclear agreement. However, many experts believe that the newly elected members of parliament will swing Iran back towards international isolation.
There is widespread discontent throughout Iran. Recently, Iranians have shown their displeasure with Khamenei and Rouhani as massive anti-regime protests erupted in November 2019 over a price-hike on car fuel and food shortages. Subsequently, Iranians took to the streets in protests January after the administration admitted to “accidentally” shooting down a Ukrainian Airliner.
Iranians do not live in a free and democratic society even though they vote. They cannot peacefully assemble as civil protests are often violently suppressed by security forces – in Dec 2019, over 304 protesters were killed by security forces in Tehran. Political prisoners are left to rot in jail and sometimes killed without due process, and women are largely still considered second class citizens.

What can you do?

Learn more about Iran’s human rights record from Human Rights Watch’s World Report and keep up with the developments from the Middle East Institute.
Get up to date on the Iran’s sanctions from the U.S. Treasury and ask your representative about pending Iran legislation HERE and HERE.

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What is it?

On Friday, February 21 Iran held parliamentary elections, which was dominated by the ruling conservative coalition – further solidifying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s strength throughout the country by giving him a loyal legislature.
Importantly, only 25% of Tehran and 43% nationally participated in the election, making it one of the lowest turnout rates in Iran’s electoral history. Khamenei blamed the low participation on fears about the Coronavirus, which has hit Iran.
Furthermore, the Atlantic Council reported that of the 15,000 candidates who applied, nearly half were disqualified – not exactly an open and democratic process. Many experts believe that hardliners' intent was to manipulate the electoral result in their favor by disqualifying many of the moderate and reformist candidates.

Why is it important?

Iran is ruled by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While presidential and parliamentary elections are regularly held, it’s Ayatollah Khamenei who truly runs the country. \n
President Hassan Rouhani is the current president and had made some efforts to normalize relations with the United States – including the 2015 nuclear agreement. However, many experts believe that the newly elected members of parliament will swing Iran back towards international isolation.
There is widespread discontent throughout Iran. Recently, Iranians have shown their displeasure with Khamenei and Rouhani as massive anti-regime protests erupted in November 2019 over a price-hike on car fuel and food shortages. Subsequently, Iranians took to the streets in protests January after the administration admitted to “accidentally” shooting down a Ukrainian Airliner.
Iranians do not live in a free and democratic society even though they vote. They cannot peacefully assemble as civil protests are often violently suppressed by security forces – in Dec 2019, over 304 protesters were killed by security forces in Tehran. Political prisoners are left to rot in jail and sometimes killed without due process, and women are largely still considered second class citizens.

What can you do?

Learn more about Iran’s human rights record from Human Rights Watch’s World Report and keep up with the developments from the Middle East Institute.
Get up to date on the Iran’s sanctions from the U.S. Treasury and ask your representative about pending Iran legislation HERE and HERE.

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Wednesday, October 2nd marks one year since journalist Jamal Khashoggi died inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Khashoggi was a known political dissident, and many of his articles were critical of the Saudi government. The exact circumstances of his murder remain suspicious and largely unverified, and one year later, there are still many questions surrounding his death.

Here’s what you need to know about Khashoggi:

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a Saudi born author, journalist and political dissident.
He was assassinated on October 2nd, 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi was a legal resident of the United States, and a columnist for the Washington Post at the time of his death.
Saudi Arabia initially denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's death.
Later, the Saudi government claimed his death was the result of rogue actors.
By November, the CIA had concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's assassination.
A United Nation’s Report concluded that he was killed and dismembered by Saudi state actors.
His remains have never been found.
Initially, President Trump promised “severe punishment” if it became clear that the Saudi government had assassinated Khashoggi. One month later, he backpedaled on this claim, citing his reluctance to “destroy the economy” by straining Saudi-U.S. relations.
A trial for 11 men accused of killing Khashoggi began in January, 2019 but has taken place in Saudi Arabia, mostly outside of public view.
Last week, Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi’s death “happened under my watch.”
Mohammed bin Salman still denies ordering the killing of Khashoggi.

Article: Khashoggi's murder: One year on, here's what we know

Even after multiple investigations and a Saudi trial, the exact details of the murder are still unknown. Khashoggi’s murder is a brutal blow to global press freedoms and an alarming strain to U.S.-Saudi relations. People deserve to know the truth about what happened to Jamal Khashoggi, and as long as the Saudi government and the White House continue to shroud this event in secrecy, people will continue to harbor suspicions about our government’s willingness to pursue justice and our democratic commitment to a free press.

Do you think Congress should demand an investigation into Khashoggi’s death? If so, let your Representative know.

You can also sound off on twitter using the hashtags #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

Or, you can reach out to the 2020 Presidential candidates below using #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

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Here’s what you need to know about Khashoggi:

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a Saudi born author, journalist and political dissident.
He was assassinated on October 2nd, 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi was a legal resident of the United States, and a columnist for the Washington Post at the time of his death.
Saudi Arabia initially denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's death.
Later, the Saudi government claimed his death was the result of rogue actors.
\nBy November, the CIA had concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's assassination.\n
A United Nation’s Report concluded that he was killed and dismembered by Saudi state actors.
His remains have never been found.
\nInitially, President Trump promised “severe punishment” if it became clear that the Saudi government had assassinated Khashoggi. One month later, he backpedaled on this claim, citing his reluctance to “destroy the economy” by straining Saudi-U.S. relations.\n
\nA trial for 11 men accused of killing Khashoggi began in January, 2019 but has taken place in Saudi Arabia, mostly outside of public view.\n
\nLast week, Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi’s death “happened under my watch.”\n
\nMohammed bin Salman still denies ordering the killing of Khashoggi.\n

Article: Khashoggi's murder: One year on, here's what we know

Do you think Congress should demand an investigation into Khashoggi’s death? If so, let your Representative know.

You can also sound off on twitter using the hashtags #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

Or, you can reach out to the 2020 Presidential candidates below using #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

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Earlier this week, we reported on the developing controversy surrounding Houston Rocket’s GM Daryl Morey’s tweet about the Hong Kong protests. His tweet: “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong,” was promptly deleted, and NBA owners and officials scrambled to distance themselves from Morey’s statements. In the past few days, the controversy has exploded, and the implications extend far beyond the NBA.

Article: China’s heavy-handed reaction to the NBA is just the wake-up call the world needed

The NBA has received bilateral condemnation from Washington, and many fans have expressed disappointment that the league would place profits from a foreign market over American values like freedom and democracy. Meanwhile, many Chinese businesses and the Chinese government have criticized or cut ties with the NBA. In China, the NBA’s statements were deemed insufficient to count as an apology. In America, the NBA’s response was not only seen as an apology, but as capitulation.

Article: AOC Joins Cruz, Sasse, Others in Letter to NBA’s Silver Condemning League for ‘Betrayal of American Values’

U.S. business relations with China extend far beyond the NBA. Many of America’s largest corporations are deeply embedded in the Chinese market. This very public demonstration of U.S.-Chinese business dynamics, specifically the capacity for U.S. companies to ignore human rights violations and squelch free speech in favor of profit, has been shocking to many Americans.

Do you think U.S. businesses should be held accountable for their relationship with China? Let us know in the comments below.

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\nArticle: China’s heavy-handed reaction to the NBA is just the wake-up call the world needed\n

Article: AOC Joins Cruz, Sasse, Others in Letter to NBA’s Silver Condemning League for ‘Betrayal of American Values’

Do you think U.S. businesses should be held accountable for their relationship with China? Let us know in the comments below.

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Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s \"Citizens United\" decision. The 2010 ruling had several lasting consequences. Notably, the decision lifted restrictions on corporate campaign contributions, and classified donations as a form of free speech. Do you think Congress should act to get money out of politics?

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United\n

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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Recently, a series of videotapes were released by a former CNN contractor which show network employees critiquing their company for its seemingly biased goal to “take down President Trump.” The videos also show employees discussing the supposed grudge held against President Trump by CNN’s President and CEO Jeffrey Zucker. This prompted President Trump to threaten legal action against the network by sending them a letter accusing CNN of “highly biased” reporting.

Article: Trump Threatens to Sue CNN Over Its Coverage of Him, Claiming “False Advertising”

First Amendment lawyers have taken to analyzing the President’s letter, and many believe that “CNN’s decisions as to what to cover and how to do so are fully protected by the First Amendment.” First Amendment lawyer Ted Boutrous even goes so far as to call the letter “frivolous.”

This raises the question: is President Trump justified in defending himself against what he perceives as libel, or is his threat to sue media outlets an attack on freedom of the press?

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Article: Trump Threatens to Sue CNN Over Its Coverage of Him, Claiming “False Advertising”

This raises the question: is President Trump justified in defending himself against what he perceives as libel, or is his threat to sue media outlets an attack on freedom of the press?

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A difficult diplomatic and political situation has taken root in US-China relations. In support of the protesters in Hong Kong, the Senate is moving to expedite the passage of a bill which would impose sanctions against China in reaction to its human rights violations in Hong Kong. While the bill is almost unanimously supported in Congress, it still has to pass through the President, who is working on a new trade deal with Beijing, and he is hoping to make it a focal point of his campaign for reelection. If he should come out in support of the Hong Kong protesters, it would almost certainly mean the end of any potential deal with China. Beijing has condemned the bill, putting more pressure on US policymakers.

Article: The Senate has put a bill in support of Hong Kong protesters on fast-track. The White House may not back it.

The treatment of protesters in Hong Kong is a gross violation of human rights. While a new trade deal with China may seem appealing in some scenarios, the US should prioritize its protection of global rights over economic gains.

If you agree, then take action for positive change. Contact your representatives and encourage them to fight for justice in Hong Kong. Spread the word to your friends to educate them on the protests. Stay educated on the situation, and follow the news about it. If we stand together and raise our voices enough, change for justice is possible.

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Article: The Senate has put a bill in support of Hong Kong protesters on fast-track. The White House may not back it.

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Republican Representative Jim Banks responded to September’s climate protests by introducing a bill that would force arrested protestors to pay for police overtime.

Rep. Banks (R-Ind.) said \"Hoosier taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for illegal protests — it is a violation of their 1st Amendment rights.”

Despite Banks’ statements, such a bill would erode First Amendment protections and make citizens less likely to protest.

Article: GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring arrested DC protesters pay for police overtime

Banks claims that this bill would not prohibit other demonstrations or protests, but historically speaking, many of our nation’s most important civil rights victories have come from protests that led to arrests. It seems likely that adding financial responsibility on top of the threat of arrest may prevent would-be-activists from participating in future protests.

Is this an intimidation tactic? If so, is it a violation of our First Amendment rights?

What do you think? Should activists ever be on the hook for police overtime?

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Republican Representative Jim Banks responded to September’s climate protests by introducing a bill that would force arrested protestors to pay for police overtime.

Rep. Banks (R-Ind.) said \"Hoosier taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for illegal protests — it is a violation of their 1st Amendment rights.”

Despite Banks’ statements, such a bill would erode First Amendment protections and make citizens less likely to protest.

\nArticle: GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring arrested DC protesters pay for police overtime\n

Is this an intimidation tactic? If so, is it a violation of our First Amendment rights?

What do you think? Should activists ever be on the hook for police overtime?

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The concept of human rights can mean different things to different people, but there are core tenets of human rights that we can all agree on.

The United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, was one of the first documents to really explore and define the concept of human rights. We Hold These Truths explores how the rights and responsibilities contained within the First Amendment relate to, and support, our modern view of human rights.

The above video clip contains highlights from the 2018 Sedona Forum, the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level gathering of national and international leaders. Starting from the assumption of character-driven leadership and core democratic values, The Sedona Forum convenes thought-leaders, decision-makers, activists and diverse experts to discuss approaches and solutions to real-world problems.

Here, in We Hold These Truths, we’re asking you to join this conversation.

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The concept of human rights can mean different things to different people, but there are core tenets of human rights that we can all agree on.

Here, in We Hold These Truths, we’re asking you to join this conversation.

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