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Kremlin Seeks Unity as Russia's Parliament Vote Enters Final Day
world19 days ago

Kremlin Seeks Unity as Russia's Parliament Vote Enters Final Day

Russia's parliamentary election heads into its final day with the Kremlin framing it as a test of support for the war in Ukraine; United Russia is expected to dominate, while most anti-war candidates have been barred and authorities warn jail terms for discrediting the army or spreading what they call fake news. The Kremlin asserts national unity and some censorship are necessary, Kyiv calls the vote a pseudo-election, and initial results are expected around 18:00 GMT as cyberattack reports and war-time tensions cloud the outcome.

via The Moscow Times|
#dissent#elections#russia
Dancing Against the Price Tag: Iran’s Dissent Finds a New Voice
world1 month ago

Dancing Against the Price Tag: Iran’s Dissent Finds a New Voice

Iranians are turning price complaints into a new form of protest by filming themselves dancing beside groceries and declaring happiness to avoid state charges, using the regime’s own vocabulary to reveal coercion and the fragility of obedience. The so‑called price videos echo earlier gestures like rice protests and funeral dances, showing that narrating contentment under repression is now a political act and that the system’s attempt to outlaw dissent only exposes its own fragility amid inflation, sanctions, and economic strain. The trend unfolds within broader debates about Iran’s Look East strategy with China and ongoing US pressure, illustrating a society where citizens increasingly test the limits of permitted speech.

via Iran International|
#censorship#dissent#economy
Fed dissenters push for cautious, gradual policy steps amid resilient jobs market
economy2 months ago

Fed dissenters push for cautious, gradual policy steps amid resilient jobs market

Three Federal Reserve dissenters, while voting for a quarter-point rate rise, argue policy should tighten in small, gradual steps to curb inflation risks from supply shocks and strong demand. They warn that without restraint inflation could stay above target, and that modest moves now may prevent sharper action later, a view that could gain traction as the labor market remains healthy. Watch for whether their arguments build consensus in the coming weeks.

via Axios|
#dissent#economy#federal-reserve
Fed dissenters push for rate hikes to curb persistent inflation
business2 months ago

Fed dissenters push for rate hikes to curb persistent inflation

A trio of Federal Reserve presidents argued that inflation remains a stubborn problem and that raising rates — despite the Fed keeping its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% — would be a prudent step to prevent inflation from becoming entrenched, citing energy-price pressures, AI-related demand, and a resilient labor market as reasons to act sooner rather than later.

via CNN|
#business#dissent#fed
Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Dissent Flareups Signal Unease and Warsh Rejects ‘Pause’
business2 months ago

Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Dissent Flareups Signal Unease and Warsh Rejects ‘Pause’

The Federal Reserve left its policy rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, while three regional presidents dissented by voting for a quarter-point hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh rejected labeling the move a pause, describing it instead as a rigorous review of the economy, as markets swung on inflation signals and higher bond yields amid ongoing uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

via CNN|
#business#dissent#fed-rate
Fed holds rates as three policymakers push for a hike amid energy-price pressure
central-banks2 months ago

Fed holds rates as three policymakers push for a hike amid energy-price pressure

The Federal Reserve left its policy rate at 3.5%–3.75% at the latest meeting, marking a fifth straight hold, even as three officials—Neel Kashkari, Lorie Logan, and Beth Hammack—dissented in favor of a 25‑basis‑point increase. The decision kept the statement largely intact, noting inflation remains elevated due to energy shocks from Middle East tensions; June core inflation came in around 2.6%, suggesting inflation is easing but not yet on a firm path to the 2% target. Fed Chair Warsh reaffirmed the commitment to price stability while acknowledging policy challenges from supply shocks and energy prices.,

via Yahoo Finance|
#central-banks#dissent#fed
Rwandan Dissident Dies in Custody on Release Day, Spurring Call for Independent Investigation
world5 months ago

Rwandan Dissident Dies in Custody on Release Day, Spurring Call for Independent Investigation

Human Rights Watch is urging Rwanda to conduct a transparent, independent investigation into the death of Aimable Karasira, a government critic who died in custody on his scheduled release day. The group cites alleged torture and medical neglect in detention and notes a pattern of unclear accountability for critics, calling for an autopsy and international involvement while authorities attribute the death to a medical overdose.

via Human Rights Watch|
#death-in-custody#dissent#human-rights
Crackdown on Dissent: Pakistan weaponizes PECA to silence critics
world8 months ago

Crackdown on Dissent: Pakistan weaponizes PECA to silence critics

Pakistan’s crackdown on dissent deepens as lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Chattha are arrested under PECA, anti-terrorism, and assembly laws for online posts; critics say amendments to PECA shield state institutions and chill speech, reviving dormant FIRs to undermine court protections and threaten due process, signaling a broader assault on the rule of law and democratic rights.

via Dawn|
#dissent#freedom-of-speech#human-rights-defenders
Russian Teen Jailed Again for Singing Anti-War Songs
world11 months ago

Russian Teen Jailed Again for Singing Anti-War Songs

An 18-year-old Russian street musician, Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, has been jailed for the third time for performing anti-war songs, amid Russia's crackdown on dissent related to the Ukraine invasion. Her performances, which support exiled artists opposing the war, have sparked protests and solidarity videos, but also led to repeated arrests and short jail sentences under broad censorship laws.

via CBS News|
#anti-war#dissent#jail