Tag #Political Harassment

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Armenian MP's Remarks Spark Controversy

A male MP from the ruling Civil Contract party demanded a sexually transmitted infection test from an opposition female MP after she requested a drug test from him, sparking outrage and calls for an ethics committee.

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Gender Equality
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Swatting Attacks Target Conservative Influencers

At least a dozen conservative influencers have been victims of swatting attacks in the past two weeks, facing armed police responding to fake emergency calls claiming shootings at their homes; the FBI and DHS are investigating.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Canadian MP Resigns Due to Online Hate

Canadian MP Jenica Atwin resigned from federal politics due to overwhelming online hate, including threats of violence, impacting her mental health and highlighting the need for societal change to combat online abuse of politicians.

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UK Government Acts to Curb MP Harassment

The UK government announced measures to combat the rising intimidation and harassment of MPs and political candidates, including removing the publication requirement of home addresses on election materials, making harassment an aggravating factor in sentencing, and banning convicted abusers from fut...

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Mass Firings and Attacks on Federal Workers Trigger Mental Health Crises

Federal employees, many veterans, face mass firings, public denigration, and mental health crises due to a politically-charged campaign of misinformation, with devastating consequences for vital public services.

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No Poverty
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Increased Harassment of US Local Officials Before 2024 Election

A survey of 400+ US local elected officials found that 53% faced insults and 39% harassment in the months before the 2024 election, with women and minorities disproportionately targeted; this has led to decreased willingness to run for office or engage in public life.

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