The Daily Brief

January 11, 2023 The Daily Brief

Harvard Fails Test on Human Rights: Daily Brief

Of Kennedy and Ken; New Year, New Repression in Belarus; A Worldwide Launch for our World Report; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Daily Brief in the News; Quote of the Day: Afghanistan.

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January 10, 2023 The Daily Brief

Death’s Allies in Europe: Daily Brief

Pro-Death Policies on EU Borders; A Good Step in Tanzania; Positive News on Reproductive Rights in US; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Question for Readers: Getting People to Care; Quote of the Day: EU and Tech.

Migrants swim next to their overturned wooden boat
January 9, 2023 The Daily Brief

Foes of Freedom Fail Again: Daily Brief

Democracy Holds in Brazil; US Asylum Absurdity; Attacks on Civil Society in Europe; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Quote of the Day: Women’s Rights.

Police stand on the other side of a window at Planalto Palace that was shattered by protesters, supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, after they stormed the official workplace of the president in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
December 21, 2022 The Daily Brief

2022 Wasn’t All Awful: Daily Brief

Good News Stories for Kids in 2022; Russia Trying to Legalize Its War Crimes; An All-Women UN Mission to Iran; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Listen List; Our End-of-Year Quiz; Thanks, and see you in 2023!

Children playing at sunset at Trou aux Biches in Mauritius.
December 19, 2022 The Daily Brief

A Victory in Poland: Daily Brief

People Power Defending Rights; Attacks on UN Rights Budgets; No Justice, No Peace in South Sudan; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Listen: Qatar; Quote of the Day: UK/Rwanda.

People attend a “Stop Lex Czarnek” protest at the Main Square in Krakow, Poland.
December 16, 2022 The Daily Brief

Twitter Suspends Journalists: Daily Brief

What Musk’s New Move Reveals; Goodbye, Qatar? Nope.; Is Brazil Back?; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Save the Date: World Report; Listen List; Quote of the Day: Tunisia.

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December 14, 2022 The Daily Brief

Star Power and Rights on Earth: Daily Brief

Bright Future, Dystopian Present; Philippines Police Brutality Caught on Video; Good News from Barbados; Take Note: Other Key Stories; Daily Brief in the News: Qatar World Cup; Quote of the Day: Laos.

National Ignition Facility’s high-energy laser beams converge at the center of the target chamber.