The New DRAFT U.N. Resolution, Set To Be Voted On Today, Calls For:

The new DRAFT U.N. Resolution, set to be voted on today, calls for:

• ... “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses” in the fighting throughout Gaza and the opening of corridors inside the enclave “for a sufficient number of days to enable full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.” • U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to appoint a senior coordinator “with responsibility for facilitating, coordinating, monitoring, and verifying in Gaza, as appropriate, the humanitarian nature” of all assistance, and demands that “the parties to the conflict cooperate with the coordinator to fulfill their mandate without delay or obstruction.” • ... “immediate and unconditional” release of the hostages. It also demands that “all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international law ... including with regard to the conduct of hostilities and the protection of civilians and civilian objects.” • It reiterates the council’s “unwavering commitment” to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians and “stresses the importance of unifying the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.” (12/22/23 | Source: WaPo)

Although the resolution's language was toned down, this is a sign of progress. While such measures are long overdue and should have been honored from the start, we must do everything possible to meet the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and relieve unfathomable suffering.

DON'T STOP POSTING. KEEP UP THE PUBLIC PRESSURE. DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Stay tuned for today's vote.

National Disability Rights Network

Tell the Census: Nothing About Us Without Us

The Census Bureau proposed changes to the disability questions in the American Community Survey that will have a negative impact on the data

So the US government is trying to redefine what disability means on the new US cenus and it would cut what qualifies as a disability significantly. If this happens, it will further limit access and funding for necessary disability services. This will impact millions. The government is accepting feedback on the census changes. This link allows you to send an email (already written but you can add what you'd like) explaining why this is not acceptable.

It takes less than a minute and all you need is your email, name, and city. Please do this if you're in the US. This could harm millions of disabled Americans.

Eugene gets me

This is the funniest thing I’ve ever read in a science book