Should sanitation workers have more jurisdiction? Vote now! (If you are a New York City resident.)

Happening in the World: On Monday, India recalled its ambassador to Canada following the dispute between the two countries since the assassination of a Canadian Sikh cleric in June 2023. At the time, Justin Trudeau said that the Indian government had orchestrated the move, as the Indian government has said that some Sikhs in Canada are actively involved in a secessionist movement that seeks to carve out a Sikh homeland. The Indian government has denied these allegations and accused Justin Trudeau of pandering to the large population of Canadian Sikhs. (NY Times)

Happening in the US: Meteorologists have faced a flurry of death threats and harassment amid the hurricane disinformation circulating online. After Hurricane Helene and Milton, conspiracy theories involving the government controlling the weather and other similar claims increased the number of attacks, with several meteorologists fearing for their safety. These false claims had always existed, but never have they been more mainstream, many of the meteorologists noticed. (NY Times)

Happening in NYC: Mayor Eric Adams is asking voters to grant him sweeping new authority over trash this November, which includes street vendors. The proposal would codify the sanitation department’s authority to clean areas that currently fall out of their jurisdiction like city highways and neglected medians. The department will also be able to enforce street vending rules. The text reads, “Voting ’Yes’ will expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation’s power to clean streets and other City property and require disposal of waste in containers. Voting ‘No’ leaves law unchanged.” (The Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: The Human Rights Institute proudly presents its Fall event series on Human Rights on Campus and Globally: A Special Event Series With UN Experts. They invite you to join us at their first event for discussion with: Gina Romero, The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association. She will be discussing her mandate, recent reports given to the UN General Assembly, as well as their work in relation to the current global context. (Click here to learn more)

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