Sydney resident fears for cousin facing 'unjustified' charges in Iran
By Nassim Khadem

Iranian Australians with family in Iran are concerned for their loved ones, with internet and phone blackouts making it near-impossible to stay in contact.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/sydney-resident-fears-for-cousin-amid-war-in-iran/106426366

#War #WarCrimes #CivilWar #WarVictims #ReligiousDiscrimination #GenderDiscrimination #WorldPolitics #UnrestConflictandWar #NassimKhadem

Sydney resident fears for cousin facing 'unjustified' charges in Iran

Iranian Australians with family in Iran are concerned for their loved ones, with internet and phone blackouts making it near-impossible to stay in contact.

Woodruff condemns fake Greens stickers promoting antisemitism
By Jessica Moran

Tasmanian Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff says the "vile material" does not come from the party.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/woodruff-condemns-fake-greens-stickers-with-antisemitic-messages/106463608

#Discrimination #AustralianGreens #CommunityandSociety #Racism #ReligiousDiscrimination #JessicaMoran

Woodruff condemns fake Greens stickers promoting antisemitism

Tasmanian Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff says the "vile material" does not come from the party.

Carrie Prejean, a Catholic, says she faced discrimination on Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission for speaking out. “God forbid I criticize Israel while serving in this administration.” Catholic beliefs? Doesn’t matter —dissent is punished #ReligiousDiscrimination #Resist youtube.com/shorts/B8u8O...

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Carrie Prejean says Trump’s religious commission punished her for criticising Israel

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Today’s story is an update on last week’s Rutherfordton events where officials denied a permit for a small Pagan-led vigil, citing undocumented restrictions and a coercive “Christian parade” alternative,

https://wildhunt.org/2025/12/a-yuletide-act-of-civil-disobedience-in-the-american-south.html

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A Yuletide Act of Civil Disobedience in the American South

Today's story is an update on last week's Rutherfordton events where officials denied a permit for a small Pagan-led vigil, citing undocumented restrictions and a coercive “Christian parade” alternative,

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Iowa Officials Prevent Satanic Temple Holiday Display Again Amid Allegations of Religious Discrimination

Oh please, that's such bullshit. Iowa's just shielding Christian dominance by blocking the Satanic Temple's display with zero proof of harm to kids—pure discrimination. GOP's playing the 'protect the children' card to squash minority faiths while Nativity scenes get a free pass. First Amendment's ge...

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Iowa Officials Prevent Satanic Temple Holiday Display Again Amid Allegations of Religious Discrimination

Blocking religious displays based on concerns about harm, without evidence, undermines the fairness of public spaces.

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Iowa Officials Prevent Satanic Temple Holiday Display Again Amid Allegations of Religious Discrimination

Blocking the Satanic Temple’s holiday display again just shows blatant religious discrimination. Claiming harm to minors lacks concrete evidence and only protects Christian symbols while silencing minority faiths. This is a clear violation of religious freedom and equality in public spaces.

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Religion is a choice. That’s how it should be. No one should be forced into a religion or made to practice certain aspects of a religion that they are not comfortable with. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone. Some people in certain countries can be persecuted for leaving their religion, converting to another religion, being atheist or apostasy. (This post will focus ONLY on apostasy)

13 counties carry the death penalty for apostasy. Those countries are Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Mauritania, Maldives, Pakistan, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

People should be able to renounce their religion without the possibility of death. However, for the residents of these countries, that possibility is not a reality, and they are often forced to live a lie for their own protection.
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“This isn’t just about one preacher. It’s about the message it sends that minority faiths and cultures are not afforded the same respect, protection, or legal recourse.

“It is yet another example of how the state selectively enforces laws on race and religion, emboldening certain groups while silencing others,” said Datuk Zaid Ibrahim

#selectiveProsecution #ReligiousDiscrimination
https://www.malaysiakini.com/read4free/749889/VAogGXk8r#zaid-chides-agc-over-inaction-against-preachers-pans-tame-mic

Zaid chides AGC over inaction against preachers, pans 'tame' MIC

It shows how state enforces law selectively, ex-minister says.

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