Massive data leak shows Chinese Communist Party members embedded in world governments, global corporations
The names and personal details of nearly 2 million members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have been leaked, showing numerous individuals who have infiltrated high-ranking positions in Western corporations and governments.
The leak of the register of 1.95 million CCP members was first reported by SkyNews Australia, which called it “the first leak of its kind.”
Transgender activist says all children should be put on puberty blockers until they can decide their gender
Lauren McNamara, known by followers as “Zinnia Jones,” argued earlier this month that children should be legally able to consent to the administration of puberty blockers since they already de facto consent to the “permanent and irreversible changes” that come naturally through puberty.
A New Warning That International Pandemic Responses Are Eroding Freedom
In a year of extraordinary and often terrible actions taken in response to COVID-19, yet another international civil society group warns that governments are leveraging the pandemic to tighten controls over their subjects. Ominously, it’s not the first such warning and comes as even traditionally liberal democratic countries step up surveillance of dissidents and crack down on public opposition.
Canada a bright light in a horrible year for refugee resettlement: UN refugee agency
With nearly 168 countries implementing border and travel restrictions, millions of displaced people around the globe were stuck, unable to either return to their home countries or move to others.
Canada, however, was one of only a few that did listen to urgent pleas from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said Rema Jamous Imseis, the UNHCR’s Canadian representative.
Canada to contribute $485M to help developing countries cope with COVID-19
International Development Minister Karina Gould and Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand announced the funding during a news conference in Ottawa today.
“The faster we can get tests, treatments and vaccines out to people, the sooner this pandemic can be contained. Canada’s support of global efforts to find successful medical solutions is a win for all,” Gould said in a prepared statement.
Canada’s teen transgender treatment boom: Life-saving services or dangerous experimentation?
As a rising number of young people seek help, some parents, mental health professionals and others are raising concerns about how they’re being treated.
Adobe Flash Player is going away – Take this important step now
“Since Adobe will no longer be supporting Flash Player after December 31, 2020 and Adobe will block Flash content from running in Flash Player beginning January 12, 2021, Adobe strongly recommends all users immediately uninstall Flash Player to help protect their systems,” Adobe said in an informational page about the software.
Another thing to keep in mind is cybercriminals will be out in full force, looking to infect your devices with malware and rip you off. If you receive any emails or see pop-up messages asking you to update Flash Player, do not click on them! It’s a scam.
