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No One Is Above the Law, Part 1, Letitia James Edition
It's more about the fact that there is a lot of corruption in America (probably in most governments around the world) but it gets ignored because everyone is doing it. So politician A doesn't highlight the corruption of politician B because politician A is up to the same things. What happened with Trump is that people used "lawfare" against him and he ended up being in court for things that most politicians do. Now he is turning the tables and exposing a lot of corruption. Note that Trump didn't do this the first time he was in office, even though he obviously could have done. -
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Myanmar Sees 400% Rise in Child Rights Abuses Amid Conflict
UNICEF Grave violations against children in Myanmar have surged by over 400% since the military coup in 2021, according to a devastating new UN report published on Tuesday, just weeks after the country was rocked by a powerful earthquake. Covering the period from July 2020 to December 2023, the report details 5,141 verified grave violations affecting more than 4,000 children—marking a sharp and deeply concerning increase driven by the expansion of armed conflict across the country. Children Trapped in a Worsening Warzone The Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and affiliated militias were responsible for nearly 80% of these violations, which include child recruitment, killings, maiming, and abductions. Armed opposition groups accounted for around 10%. The most common abuse was the recruitment and use of children, with nearly 2,200 cases confirmed. Virginia Gamba, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, condemned the scale of the abuses: “I’m shocked at the level of violence endured by the children of Myanmar... I urge all parties to end grave violations and ensure accountability.” Detention and Displacement A particularly alarming trend is the detention of children: 255 minors have been held by the military or police for alleged ties to armed groups—a 1,175% increase from the previous reporting period. Gamba stressed that such children must be treated as victims, not criminals, and that their rehabilitation should be prioritised. Attacks on schools and hospitals also skyrocketed, rising by more than 1,300% to 288 incidents, leaving thousands of children without access to essential services. Casualties from landmines and unexploded ordnance surged, with over 1,000 cases reported in 2023 alone. Limited Progress, Mounting Need Despite modest progress—such as the recent release of 93 child recruits by the Myanmar Armed Forces—meaningful engagement with the military remains limited. Humanitarian access to conflict zones has also worsened, particularly in Rakhine, Sagaing, Shan, and Kachin states, where the highest levels of violations were recorded. The UN is calling on the international community to fund reintegration programmes and lifesaving aid, warning that millions of children remain at extreme risk in one of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones for minors. -2025-04-16 -
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Booze-Fueled Songkran Sparks Backlash from Non-Drinkers
There are all kind people and everybody want to say something... or have an opinion... Let people do what they want.. If the like to smoke or vape do so... but give them some areas.. if people want to drink let them do so, bars enough, but not on the streets or so, if people want to have sex let them do it... places enough in Thailand to do so but not in public places... and everybody will be happy instead of dondrink. dontsmoke or dontvape societies. If they choose not to drink or smoke or have sex it is ok too -
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IRS to Lose Billions in Revenue If Migrants Stop Filing Taxes
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90-day report login
I have not filed a 90-day report online for quite a while. A year or two maybe. I have just been going to the drive-in window. The question is, will my old login work now? Or is there a new system somewhere that requires registration? -
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Gun-Wielding Woman Shoots Man Trying to Stop Assault During Songkran in Chiang Rai
One of the first lessons I learned in Thailand; if there is trouble and a person returns to their vehicle (even a motorbike, especially lifting the seat), you make a run for it or get behind something. This might be the time they go and retrieve their gun.
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