"It has become almost tragically ironic that the US government uses the language of human rights to condemn state abuses against citizens of other countries, be that in Iran, or Belarus. These norms must be deployed against the state here at home as well. And for too long, the US has been able to avoid that type of international scrutiny." https://www.thecanary.co/us/us-news-us/2023/03/02/vital-abortion-pill-could-be-banned-across-the-us/ #AbortionRights #WomensRights #StateAbuse #RoeVWade

More cultural problems revealed.
And more political distancing despite decades of Blank ‘We have confidence in QLD Police’ Cheques written by Politicians from both sides of #QldPol. #PoliceAccountability #OrganisationalCulture #StateAbuse #DignityInPolicing #JustJustice https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/13/leaked-audio-reveals-cultural-problems-in-queensland-police-force-human-rights-commissioner-says

#nzhistory #stateabuse
Content warning: institutionalisation
"This historic abuse by the State and its agencies affected thousands of individuals and families. There are several categories of victims: the disabled children; the mothers and fathers; family members who were denied a sibling; clinicians, staff and policy people who believed they were doing their best (or just following rules); a New Zealand which let it happen."
https://publicaddress.net/access/the-stories-the-royal-commission-needs-to/