#CivilLiberties council says #protestLaws 'incredibly poor government and political leadership'.

#TimothyRoberts, president of the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties, says the approach being taken by the #NSW state and federal governments in pushing through new laws very quickly is “incredibly poor government and political leadership”.

Roberts, speaking to ABC TV, said the Council for Civil Liberties would be supporting the constitutional challenge to the anti-protest proposals.

Roberts said:

“I think there’s a broad coalition of civil society that’s very concerned about these proposals and the civil liberties council is definitely about supporting that.

We’re very concerned about the police commissioner being given far too broad powers to determine when we, as a community, should assemble or communicate with each other. That’s not up to the police commissioner – that’s us.

We’ve been investigating the #constitutionality of what’s been proposed, and we believe that it’s wanting …

Unlike #Minns, we’re going to take some time to consider these laws and their constitutionality and the problems with them. We’ve got a government that’s passing things at an alarming rate. It’s a shame that it’s up to civil society to then pick up the slack of this government and measure these against the constitution and whether or not it’s appropriate …

It’s just incredibly poor government and political leadership at both levels, frankly. Sure, things like gun reform, there’s relatively broad support for. But even that is divisive. And to pursue such important legislation – legislation that cuts across our #democraticRights – without consulting with community, without consulting with the rest of civil society, is an incredibly dangerous thing to do.” #auspol #NSWpol

In the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Murder: Defend Free Speech

By world-outlook.com on September 23, 2025
from #WorldOutlook
By Yvonne Hayes and Argiris Malapanis

[In my opinion, this is an outstanding article, even if a bit long.]

The September 10 assassination of right-wing “influencer” #CharieKirk was an attack on free speech of the most serious and dangerous kind. It should be unequivocally condemned. Kirk’s murder served up an excuse on a silver platter for the #Trump administration and its allies to accelerate their assault on #democraticrights. The White House is now using the horrendous killing to propel Trump’s drive toward autocratic rule.

No matter how odious one’s ideas, eliminating an opponent in an act of violence does nothing to advance the cause of justice. It sets back every effort to win public opinion to defend democracy, which is preferable to any kind of dictatorial rule.

https://world-outlook.com/2025/09/23/in-the-aftermath-of-charlie-kirks-murder-defend-free-speech/

#DefendFreeSpeech
#news #press #politics #USpol

After Social Explosion in L.A., Millions Protest Workplace Raids, #Deportations & Attacks on #DemocraticRights

Next Round of Coordinated ‘No Kings’ Rallies Set for July 17

from #WorldOutlook
June 23, 2025
By Duane Stilwell

PHOENIX, Arizona — On Saturday, June 14, U.S. president #DonaldTrump watched over a military parade in Washington, D.C. The lackluster spectacle was designed to celebrate Trump’s birthday, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of the #US Army, and thus advance the process of establishing one-man rule in the #UnitedStates.

The same day, over 5 million people took part in “#NoKings” rallies and marches across the country. The flagship march in Philadelphia was estimated to have surpassed 100,000 demonstrators. Other large actions included more than 50,000 in New York City, and tens of thousands in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

https://world-outlook.com/2025/06/23/after-social-explosion-in-l-a-millions-protest-workplace-raids-deportations-attacks-on-democratic-rights/

#DefendFreeSpeech
#StopTheDeportations
#NoKingsProtests
#USA #USPolitics #politics #Trump
#news #press

Oppose #Trump's attack on #DemocraticRights and his #Dictatorship

... The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) calls for the broadest opposition to this assault on democratic rights. But this battle cannot be waged on the campuses alone. The only basis for the defense of democratic rights is the political mobilization of the working class—the vast majority of the population—independent of both capitalist parties and based on a socialist program.

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/24/rrkp-m24.html

#DemocraticRights #Trump #Fascism #UnitedStates

... Danielle reported that she approached the teacher to explain her reason for refusing to stand, but was shouted at and told, “Since you live in this country and enjoy its freedom, if you don’t like it, you should go back to [your] country.” As a US citizen, Danielle was understandably distraught, and says she left the room in tears.

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/07/wthz-m07.html

Neoliberal/fascist people in positions of public power never say - Violence isn't the answer - when they give more raises to state mercenaries to buy more weapons of state funded violence & militarized/armored vehicles & to beat up nonviolent citizens exercising their rights to public #dissent & peaceful #protests.

I'm uninterested in bootlicker responses. I will block those who choose to commit bootlicking offenses on my timeline - on sight.

#ACAB #AntiFascist #DefundThePolice #PoliceReform #AbolishPoliceUnions #AbuseOfAuthority #AbuseOfPower #NoTransparency #DemandAccountability #TaxFundedStateViolence #Unethical #Immoral #StateTerrorists #StateViolence #YourTaxDollars #Taxpayers #CivilLiberties #HumanRights #DemocraticRights #Dissenters #CitizensUprising

#FreeBogdan #DemocraticRights #AntiWar #Imperialism #Repression

Six months after the imprisonment of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, the campaign to free him is more important than ever. Sign the petition to demand his release! Join the movement against war and for democratic rights!

Free Bogdan Syrotiuk!
- World Socialist Web Site
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/10/26/veur-o26.html

#FreeBogdan #DemocraticRights

Release comrade Bogdan Syrotiuk unconditionally and immediately!

The persecution of Bogdan demonstrates that the defense of democratic rights is inseparable from the mobilisation of the international working class against imperialist war and capitalism.

Pani Wijesiriwardane
SEP Presidential candidate in Sri Lanka
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/08/28/flwk-a28.html

#democraticrights

Joseph Kishore
Socialist Equality Party candidate for U.S. President

"At the Michigan Canvassers mtg today, I denounced efforts by the Democrats to keep Cornell West
off the ballot--a major factor in the 3-1 decision to certify his petition. The Socialist Equality Party has profound political differences with West, but we defend the right to vote."