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This is how badly Monsanto wants farmers to spray its problematic herbicide

Issue

Mother Jones

Solution

The huge discount being offered by this seed and fertilizer giant for an herbicide tailored for use with GM soybeans shows that company officials are more concerned about the bottom line than the health of people who consume GM crops treated with problematic chemicals. Human security is a fundamental human right, and all nations should ensure that the public are protected against foods and ingredients that may be harmful to their health. This means holding international law superior to domestic law and applyinginternational standards to agribusiness and food companies. All food production, manufacturing and supply standards; environmental changes caused by pollution, infection or new micro-organisms; toxic and drug resistance; emerging and different food pollution and other aspects should be monitored by national agencies. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more. §5.3

Black Voters Put Doug Jones in the U.S. Senate

Issue

The Atlantic

The state’s “black belt” made big turnout gains in support of the Democratic candidate, providing his margin of victory in the Senate special election in a deep red state.

Solution

The election of Doug Jones to the Senate by voters in Alabama shows that even in a 'deep red' state, black votes matter. Hopefully Jones will represent all citizens of Alabama and help restore sanity to the 'swamplands' of Washington, D.C. The closeness of the vote shows that opinion among voters in the state is clearly divided, and all officials in the state at both national and local levels should be aware that the people are watching. More work is needed to ensure that the government will be a true reflection of the people's will as expressed in the constitution and that sovereignty lies in the hands of the people. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.4 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3

Honest Politicians Won't Fix Corruption

Issue

The Atlantic

Around the world, people are fed up with venal politicians. But they may be looking for the wrong solution.

Solution

The best way to eliminate corruption in governments around the world is to implement One World under One Set of Laws and give international law precedence over domestic law. Honest politicians are rare gems, but they are less effective in combating corrupt elements than smart laws and agencies that are willing to enforce them. The most effective approach begins with constitutional reform to implement laws that put power squarely in the hands of the people through elections and tools that limit opportunities for graft and power grabs. For details, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.9 §1.10 §5.1 §6.1 §6.10

The Arctic is warming faster than at any point in the past 1,500 years

Issue

Mother Jones

Solution

In many ways the Arctic is the canary in the mine as far as climate change is concerned, an analogy that even coal mine operators should appreciate. The area is warming at 'unprecedented' rates and people everywhere need to do all they can to save the planet before the change is irreversible. Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations should comply with its norms. This means implementing One World under One Set of Laws and giving international law precedence over domestic law. All nations should comply with the UN Charter, the Paris climate agreement and other relevant pacts. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.4 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3

Action Urged to End Atrocities Against Myanmar's Rohingya

Issue

Voice of America

UN official details Rohingya survivors' accounts of rape, rights abuses

Solution

The Rohingya are being oppressed by the government of Myanmar and abused by military units on both sides of the borderwith Bangladesh as well. Hopefully actions taken by international agencies including the UN will help the refugees as they seek shelter from violence. Myanmar's human rights problems are worsening, largely because its constitution guarantees the military 40% of seats in Congress with no need for election. In order to protect human rights, Myanmar should carry out reform to adopt Global Unity Constitutional Standards and One World under One Set of Laws, giving international law precedence over domestic law. At the same time, it should install a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §5.3

ISIS jihadis have left Syria and heading back to Europe

Issue

The Daily Mail

Solution

Fighting terrorism calls for participation by all citizens to guard against those who plan and carry out attacks on innocent citizens. It means providing full support to security agencies and personnel while at the same time working to remove the conditions that foster terrorism. The key to eradicating terrorism is a change in government structures to improve power and resource allocation. Also needed is One World under One Set of Laws and a commitment to a common destiny for humankind. Constitutions represent the general will of the people, and ensuring human security, including 'personal safety', is the most urgent duty of constitutional guarantors. This means revising constitutional standards as needed to keep pace with changing times and allow governments to protect their people from fear. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §5.3

There’s an imperial elephant in the room: China

Issue

SCMP

Apologists for imperialism and its critics are too busy bickering over their interpretations of history – and a controversial paper by a former Hong Kong journalist – to notice what’s going on right n

Solution

The world should support Taiwan's model for global unity constitutional standards to avoid the death and destruction nuclear war would bring. §5.3

Australian ‘double agent’ lawmaker quits over Chinese political links

The world's democracies should all support Taiwan's efforts to carry out constitutional reform to achieve greater democracy and freedom. Doing so would inspire the 1.4 billion people of China to seek democratization and pressure North Korea in turn to adopt real democracy – leading to the birth of world peace. Democracies everywhere should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the path to peaceful development for China. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards

Issue

SCMP

The 34-year-old senator, a one-time high-profile power broker, has been under heavy scrutiny over his relationship with a wealthy political donor associated with the Chinese Communist Party

Solution

Keep elections free of money and other outside influences. §1.4 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3

EU pulls support for Cambodian vote after opposition dissolved

Regardless of where elections take place, either domestic or foreign, money and any other tangible or intangible resources shall not be allowed to distort or affect fair outcomes of voting. No independently-organized campaign activities shall be permitted, and all media, consortia, organizations and individuals are expressly prohibited to use any form of financial or material resources to directly or indirectly affect fair and just elections. This shall include setting up dummy committees, misusing democratic institutions, inaccurate or misleading editing, distribution or placement of false advertising, etc.; violators shall be subject to criminal penalties. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen. Photo: AP

Issue

SCMP

Opposition’s emergence posed a threat to the 32-year rule of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who wants to hold elections in the middle of next year

Solution

Idol worship is the greatest enemy of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Jose Rizal once warned: 'Today's slaves often become tomorrow's tyrants; believe in the rule of law, not in the rule of man. §5.3