This should come as no surprise, as absolutely terrifying as it might be. This is how Donald Trump operates. You’re with him or fuck you. Yesterday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the Trump administration’s monstrous policy of separating families at the border and keeping kids in cages. Today, this:
More here, via CNN — this was in the works for awhile, and yesterday was the final straw:
The anticipated move follows months of talks between the US and UN member states in New York and Geneva, where the Human Rights Council is based, on reforming the agenda of the council. In addition to concerns about agenda items singling out Israel, the US also wanted more stringent criteria for membership and the ability to kick countries that have egregious human rights records off the council.
No surprise, in a way, given what went down (and didn’t get signed) at the G7. But still. Another breathtaking sign of America’s demise into dictatorship. Because look who we are getting along mighty fine with — North Korea and Russia.
We have so much work to do in order to take back our government. We also need to give everything we can to help stop the tragedy happening at the border.
CLICK HERE to donate to human rights groups working at the border right here.