The UK and New Zealand have agreed on a business-supremacy treaty that also imposes race-based censorship.

UK governments do not hesitate to censor, so the Tories probably consider this an insignificant concession. But it is an injustice nonetheless. We must defend the right to mock anyone whatsoever, or soon we won't be allowed to mock anyone at all.

The idea of "Cultural appropriation" as wrong is a misguided concept, so analyze real situations based on better concepts.

Israel has labeled prominent Palestinian human rights organizations as "terrorist", claiming that they secretly work for the PFLP.

It could perhaps be true that there are people in those organizations that secretly work with some PFLP activists. It might be difficult for the organizations to prevent that, or even find out about it.

But given Israel's history of distortions and lies in regard to Palestinians, and its contempt for their human rights, I don't consider it plausible. I have more confidence in B'tselem.

Covid is increasing in the UK despite most people's being vaccinated. UK unions and medical officials call for strict enforcement of mask requirements and distancing, to protect their workers.

US citizens: call on world leaders at COP26 to adopt a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

*House [of Representatives] holds Trump ally Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress.*

I am relieved that the House did not shrink from this confrontation, because the trumpets believe they can get away with anything by bluffing.