Jackie Abramian

The AWS outage reveals the web’s massive centralization problem What happens when key infrastructure providers are too good at their jobs? Everyone relies on them—with catastrophic consequences when they fail.

The AWS outage reveals the web’s massive centralization problem
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‘Most Loser Shit I Have Ever Seen': Pete Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech to Generals Sparks Instant Ridicule | Common Dreams US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparks ridicule with speech criticizing "dudes in dresses," "fat" soldiers, and more. Watch the controversial address now.

‘Most Loser Shit I Have Ever Seen': Pete Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech to Generals Sparks Instant Ridicule www.commondreams.org/news/pete-he...

Olena Kulishova’s Art Memorializes the Consequences of the Ukraine War As advancing peace talks shed a brighter light on the plight of the Ukrainians enduring the ravages of an over three-year war, nearly four million remain internally displaced, and seven million live a...

“We were completely unprepared for the sudden military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. No one planned to emigrate, was ready for war, or to flee their homes. We have now lived through the trauma of forced exile..." artist, Olena Kulishova
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What About the Men? Analyzing the Public Health Crisis Affecting Men and Boys Healing men and boys from violent Trump-era masculinity requires looking beyond grievance-based narratives—it demands a feminist approach.

What About the Men? Analyzing the Public Health Crisis Affecting Men and Boys via @msmagazine.com msmagazine.com/2025/08/06/m...

Waste from Ben & Jerry's ice cream factories is now powering the Vermont grid When the factory switches flavor, it has to clean out all the old ice cream from the pipes. That delicious waste is now being digested and turned into biogas.

Waste from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factories is now powering the Vermont grid
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Framing Heritage Destruction as a Human Rights Violation The way in which assaults on cultural and religious sites are presented to the public is critical to linking these attacks to atrocity crimes, a new book argues.

“Because conflict is often justified through historical narratives, and because cultural heritage is tied to identity and homeland, stories around cultural heritage may be purposed to either legitimate or exploit geopolitical aims.” —Mischa Geracoulis, human rights journalist

The Double Genocide in Gaza by Dr. Gregory Stanton The Double Genocide in GazaBy Dr. Gregory Stanton, Founding President, Genocide Watch On October 7, 2023, Hamas massacred over 1200 civilians in Israel and kidnapped 251 hostages. The hostages were to...

The Double Genocide in Gaza by Dr. Gregory Stanton Genocide Watch
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Pray For Christian Armenians Imprisoned in Baku hallow.app.link/8JJmZNCQfVb
View Genocide 2.0 Artsakh Ethnic Cleansing trailer: youtu.be/EFhAiCM6LeY?...

Fifteen Years of U.N. Women—and 15 Calls to Action the World Can’t Ignore As global threats to women’s rights escalate, U.N. Women outlines urgent solutions to protect hard-won gains and build a more equal future.

As global threats to women’s rights escalate, U.N. Women outlines urgent solutions to protect hard-won gains and build a more equal future - my article via @msmagazine.com

Fifteen Years of U.N. Women—and 15 Calls to Action the World Can’t Ignore msmagazine.com/2025/07/23/u...

Take action to save your local public media stations!
Public media is a lifeline for emergency alerts, educational content, and trusted news. If you value it, now’s the time to fight for its future. Email your lawmakers now: bit.ly/3YMxiXB #ProtectMyPublicMedia

Beyond the Ruins : Reports on the aftermath of war (What happens when the war is over? Book 3) Amazon.com: Beyond the Ruins : Reports on the aftermath of war (What happens when the war is over? Book 3) eBook : Citizen Journalists, GenZ , Forss, Matilda, Sridhar, Aniruddha: Kindle Store

More than just documentation, "Beyond the Ruins" anthology developed by GenZ is an invitation to engage, reflect, and connect with the complex realities of communities rebuilding after conflict.
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The Azerbaijan Files Carousel III | Johannes H. Westbroek MBA The Laundromat €2.9 billion. That’s what it cost to buy Europe’s silence. From 2012 to 2014, Azerbaijan ran a covert slush fund to launder bribes through a…

Johannes Westbroek reveals
"From 2012 to 2014, Azerbaijan ran a covert slush fund to launder bribes through a web of shell companies, banks, and PR firms. The goal: whitewash its image, buy votes, and mute criticism of its dictatorship."
#Azerbaijan #caviardiplomacy

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💰 Why do some SDGs attract billions while others are left behind?

In 2024, SDG 7 (Clean Energy) raised $18B, while SDGs like Zero Poverty, Gender Equality, and Life Below Water received nothing.

Read the full article by Gigi Aulsebrook here: impactentrepreneur.com/the-sdgs-tha...

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Rooted in Trust | Impact Entrepreneur How Raven Indigenous Capital Partners cultivates ventures aligned with core values

“We’re here, we’ve always been here, and we will remain,” says Nicole Johnny (Dine) of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners in @impactentrepreneur.com interview as she highlights Indigenous communities' resilience & tenacity and narratives hampering funding.
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Happy Norouz (New Day) - Spring Equinox - to all celebrating this ancient, Zoroastrian feast welcoming the bounties of the coming year featuring seven symbolic items in a Haftseen, representing renewal, prosperity, and the arrival of Spring.

A Pivotal 50th Year for International Women’s Day Celebrations The 50th anniversary of March 8, recognized by the UN as the International Women’s Day, calls “For ALL Women and Girls Equality. Rights. Empowerment” and marks the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaki...

On the 50th Anniversary of the International Women's Day - I asked women across the U.S., Africa, Canada, Armenia, Germany, Syria, Afghanistan to offer their insights on where women's / girls' rights stand.

#IWD #womensandgirlsrights #humanrights
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Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals Testimonies indicate that senior officials were not concerned with the theft, with some even partaking in the looting

Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-troops-selling-lootings-gaza-and-lebanon

My @impactentrepreneur.com article on Indigenous entrepreneurs funding gaps explores how colonization & “Doctrine of Discovery,” manifest in systemic socio-economic marginalization & cultural alienation creating a chasm of trust among funders and entrepreneurs.
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Access to Capital for All | Impact Entrepreneur Impact investors supporting entrepreneurs in indigenous communities

My latest article @impactentrepreneur.com looks at funding shortfalls for Indigenous entrepreneurs, spotlighting those bridging the gap, and the innovative solutions & fresh policy directions providing Indigenous / displaced communities renewed capital access.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

This is the 10th anniversary of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) & the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action - two significant milestones in the global effort to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.
#IDWGS
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No more Western haute couture? Russian designers say no problem. Western sanctions were meant to crush Russia’s economy. But Russian entrepreneurs have filled many of the gaps left by departing Western brands.

No more Western haute couture? Russian designers say no problem -- Fred Weir via @csmonitor www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

"There is a linkage between every single bomb that's dropped in Gaza and the U.S., because every single bomb that is dropped is dropped from an American-made plane," says DAWN fellow Josh Paul.

60 Minutes: "These Israeli airstrikes, you could say, are made in America."

Josh Paul: "They are."

Gaza Journalists Demand End to Israel's Impunity for 'Genocide Against Us'​ | Common Dreams Palestinian journalists gathered outside a hospital to call attention to Israeli forces' genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, their slaughter of those reporting on the ground, and the global community...

"We have been let down by the international community, particularly the international media organizations," said Abubaker Abed, sharing a message from Palestinian journalists. via @commondreams.org.web.brid.gy
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The IRC and artist Marta Frej team up for 16 days of activism Discover these powerful illustrations that highlight displaced women's strength in the face of adversity.

Discover these powerful illustrations that highlight displaced womens’ strength
#16DaysofActivism

In Defense of Fearless Funding for Minority Entrepreneurs | Impact Entrepreneur I n recent weeks, the Fearless Fund, a venture capital initiative aimed at supporting Black women entrepreneurs, has come under legal scrutiny. The American ...

How can we ensure equitable access to funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs? Our CEO/Founder Laurie Lane-Zucker delves into the critical role of funding for minority entrepreneurs and the legal challenges they face. impactentrepreneur.com/in-defense-o...

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum: "If even a small percentage of what the United States allocates to war were instead dedicated to building peace and fostering development, it would address the underlying causes of human mobility."

Tonight on the @PBS @NewsHour: The Syrian refugees trapped in #Lebanon’s war.

Ten Years On, It Is Essential to Recognize the Yazidi Genocide Is Not Fully Over A U.S. Desire to Withdraw Troops Completely from Iraq and a Commitment to Prevent Genocide Are Mutually Exclusive

My co-authored article with Bared Maronian, discussing our documentary "10 Years On: The Yazidi Genocide" via the Middle East Forum
"Ten Years On, It Is Essential to Recognize the Yazidi Genocide Is Not Fully Over"
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#Yazidi #yazidigenocide #middleEast #ethniccleansing

Israel’s UNRWA Ban Will Have Dire Consequences The Knesset’s ban on UNRWA puts humanitarian aid for Palestinians in jeopardy.

My latest article @theprogressivemag.bsky.social dives into how the Knesset’s ban on UNRWA puts humanitarian aid for Palestinians in jeopardy -- with an interview with Mara Kronenfeld of UNRWA-USA
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