https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5 Modern Day Update en-us 2020-02-11 13:53:46 UTC 2024-11-18 14:33:45 UTC hello@padlet.com remckie https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443657470 Under President's Xi's administration, the Chinese ethnic and religious group known as the Uighurs have been rounded up and detained in "re-education" centers that human rights groups have deemed more like concentration camps or internment camps.  Investigations report that inside these camps the Uighurs are tortured and "re-trained" to behave more like the Han Chinese, including denying them their right to practice Islam.  The government claims they hold extremist views and are a threat to security. 

]]> 2020-02-11 13:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443657470 jali4 https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928348 A petition was filed by the government to the Supreme Court to declare 649 individuals, many of whom are members of the opposing parties (Communist and New People's Army), as terrorists. Many opposing politicians have been arrested or harassed.]]> 2020-02-11 19:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928348 emsaltiel https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928448 Bolsonaro restricts the press and media in Brazil. He uses "soft censorship" to apply pressure on media companies by silencing unwanted reports and rewarding positive coverage. He is also known to have harassed and attacked journalists who published reports he disliked.]]> 2020-02-11 19:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928448 jetsang1 https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928584 China has one of the most restrictive medias in the whole world. He has blocked many mainstream news and social media platforms and websites like New York Times, Le Monde, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. President Xi even created a Cybersecurity Law in 2017 where he made artificial intelligence scan through different medias and delete certain banned images. He also only allowed images and posts that were only of socialist ideals. Many journalists who did not fit this socialist ideals were jailed or banned.

]]> 2020-02-11 19:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928584 https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928599 Tries to turn citizens against innocent refugees and Musliums through control of media

]]> 2020-02-11 19:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928599 olandrews https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928809 After Hu stepped down as president, President Xi steadily climbed to the top and has made himself the leader in China all the way up until 2030 by removing the two term limit on presidency in China. Xi was elected not by the people, but the party, and all congress members that are also vetted by the party.

]]> 2020-02-11 19:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928809 chsinger https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928914 The use of Nationalism has people conflicted on Russia. Some people actively protest against Putin and his Totalitarian ways, but others appreciate Russian life. For example, Russians love the landscapes, music, food, language, comedy, and all around culture of Russia. With positive aspects like this, it's easier to overlook the complete lack of freedom. Also, Putin has made Russia one of the most powerful countries in the world, so the people appreciate him for that. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443928914 airosario https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929037 Anyone found selling, using, or in possession or drugs would be immediately gunned down. People who are suspected of dug use are also killed. Many die in late-night police raids with few witnesses and many vigilantes have tried to take matters into their own hands and try to kill drug users. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929037 jorose https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929070 He purged 1/3 of the 72 judges on the Supreme Court. This was one of the steps that the right wing law and Justice Party took to take over the Judiciary Branch. They got rid of the Constitutional Court and the body that nominates the judges. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929070 assamkoff https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929255 Under Putin there is no freedom to assembly or speech. Putin has arrested over thousands of people who protest against him. Even if the protests were peaceful Putin still arrested them. He also has outlawed protests in streets. In addition Putin, has full control over the internet in Russia and has banned the popular messaging application called Telegram.]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929255 caslaski https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929268 He transformed the state-owned media into propaganda organs and put pressure on independent journalists. He also got rid of the previous journalists and his party’s members were put in charge of the media instead. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929268 macooperberg https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929305 In a report, the TMA (Turkish Medical Association) said that "war is a matter of public health". In response, President Erdojan had many of the senior members of the TMA arrested on the charge of treason. At the time, he was heavily invested in the war in Syria, claiming that he was needed to combat the terrorist threat. In addition to arresting them, he also said that they were assisting a terrorist organization by spreading propaganda. He also attempted to prohibit the TMA from associating their name with Turkey.]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929305 emkoestler https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929417 Bolsonaro made several attempts to discriminate and use violence against people within the LGBTQ+ community. He constantly gives sexist and homophobic speeches, and has made it so teachers don't teach issues regarding sexuality/gender. He has also made claims that he is "in favor of torture" and has made several public announcements about how he promotes violence against political opponents. Overall, Bolsonaro has violated many human rights in a variety of ways.]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929417 adshea https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929785 In 2017, there were changes made to the Constitution that eliminated the role of the prime minister and expanded presidential powers. This throws off the balance of power because the executive power can rule by decree.]]> 2020-02-11 19:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929785 emsaltiel https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929810 After becoming elected by exploiting people's anger with the previous leader, Bolsonaro rejected the idea of democracy and was in favor of a military dictatorship. He promoted violence against his political opponents, used propaganda, and restricted the media and newspaper.]]> 2020-02-11 19:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929810 jorose https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929840 His party, the PiS, is the main ruling party in the Polish government. They have enacted numerous measures that increase political influence over state institutions. As well he has the power to reject elections.]]> 2020-02-11 19:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443929840 mocashman https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443930994 China has left very little room to fight or protest against its single party. Two separate prominent protestors and petitioners for freedom were kept in prisons for decades up until their deaths, and ones wife was only able to leave oppressive house arrest for Germany after an international campaign. Even within the party Xi has launched an "anti-corruption" campaign that had eliminated multiple political rivals, and recently he lifted the presidential term so now he can rule indefinitely. All congress members are vetted by the CCP.]]> 2020-02-11 19:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443930994 bngoldenberg https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443931363 Orban denied innocent refugees into the country. He refused to grant them citizenship. He made all refugees look like monsters. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443931363 adshea https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443932222 Civil liberties have decreased under Erdogan's rule. Families were forced to move out of their homes,  teachers were fired, the rate of women murders increased. He has arrested journalists and social media users that criticized the government, and there are tight restrictions on the right to assemble.]]> 2020-02-11 19:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443932222 hamortman https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443932243 Vladimir Putin and his government have restricted the internet but also made it so they could see how one person uses it. This is a use of censorship in a way to suppress people, but also to scare them to be careful how they use their internet as it can be seen as a threat to security. He has worked to remove the idea of Putins reign of terror and the Gulags from the memory of the public. There is an unfair distribution of power in how the government only owns all gas and oil industries so they could control private business. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443932243 jali4 https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443933325 During a fight between soldiers and  militants during a siege, he told soldiers to shoot at civilians without fear of consequence, and has said that drug crackdowns must occur at any cost. Thousands of people have died. ]]> 2020-02-11 19:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443933325 bngoldenberg https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443934535 The government controls 90% of the countries media. He tries to sideline the unfavorable comments that are made about the government.]]> 2020-02-11 19:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443934535 macooperberg https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443934765 One of President Erdogan's main messages is that he intends to fight terrorism. To do this, he helps to fight terrorist organizations in the Middle East. However, he also accuses many opponents of being terrorists, and arrests people regularly on the charge of treason and terrorism.]]> 2020-02-11 19:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443934765 https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443935053 -Wants to isolate people who are not "idealistic" to his standards]]> 2020-02-11 19:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/remckie/dix6gek9hfy5/wish/443935053