Events behind the numbers
Each event listed below contributes to the dashboard aggregate you clicked on. Click any title to open its full ethical analysis (the 7-framework breakdown, the 4D scoring, the on-chain transaction).
Beijing blasts US ban on device testing in China, warns of supply chain disruptions
US FCC ban on device testing in China disrupts trade, supply chains, and cooperation, violating economic and labor rights. | The US FCC's decision to ban device testing in China represents a significant disruption to global supply chains an…
Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan
Deportation plan violates core human rights and endangers Afghan allies, warranting strong negative response. | The deportation plan constitutes a severe violation of human rights, particularly for those who aided US forces and now face cre…
Early-career researchers' right to unionize at NIH is upheld, against agency's petition
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=BURN/B=NEUTRAL -> BURN (human chose this in 89% of 85 past reviews)] The ruling protects researchers' freedom of association, correcting prior denial of rights—an action that safeguards l…
US midterms: Trump administration sends reinforcements to Alaska to investigate the election
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Federal fraud probes against an Alaska Democratic candidate, launched on the President's accusation before midterms, risk politicized intimidation and eroded electoral trust.…
Kinew calls to abolish the Indian Act
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Call to abolish Indian Act lacks concrete replacement, risking legal gaps and trust erosion despite positive intent. | T…
STAT+: Federal judge rejects new Medicaid 'frailty' definition for work requirements
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Court action blocks regulatory harm, protecting rights of medically vulnerable Medicaid recipients. | The ruling prot…
US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Blanket ban undermines fair trade and global cooperation, outweighing security benefits. | The FCC's ban reflects a security-focused regulatory action but risks violating non-discrimination principles and escalating trade tensions. While it…
Iowa’s Attorney General Is Taking Checks From the Industries She’s Supposed to Watch
Conflict of interest in regulatory enforcement undermines accountability and enables corporate impunity. | While the settlement of the price-fixing lawsuit represents a positive enforcement action against corporate misconduct, the acceptanc…
The DOE announces $5B loan to Constellation for nuclear uprates
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Loan enables nuclear expansion with long-term risks and centralized lock-in, outweighing short-term climate benefits. | …
End of COVID-era SNAP emergency food assistance linked to increased child maltreatment rates
Termination of emergency food assistance directly increases child maltreatment, violating core rights and SDGs. | The termination of emergency food assistance directly undermines food security (SDG 2) and child well-being (SDG 3, CRC), with…
The State of New York bans minors from interacting with AI companions
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] The law protects minors from AI manipulation, a protective institutional action, thus merits BURN. | The law prioriti…
EPA proposes to weaken methane emission rules for oil and gas companies
EPA's regulatory rollback enables increased emissions and corporate impunity, violating climate and human rights frameworks. | The EPA's proposal to weaken methane emission rules directly undermines climate action (SDG 13) and responsible c…
Billionaires shatter spending record to fight California wealth tax
Billionaire opposition to wealth tax entrenches inequality and obstructs systemic economic justice. | The action undermines efforts to reduce economic inequality (SDG 10) and fund public services (SDG 1), violating principles of social just…
Baltimore Work Group Advances Risky Plan To Move to Single Regionalized Water, Sewer System
Plan advances without equity protections or financial safeguards, risking harm to marginalized communities. | While regionalization of water systems may offer long-term infrastructure benefits, the exclusion of equity protections and financ…
United States: Thousands of citizens cut off from food aid
Decision to cut food aid violates human rights and worsens inequality at national scale. | The decision to slash food aid directly undermines core human rights to adequate food and an adequate standard of living, violating multiple UN frame…
Flavio Bolsonaro allegedly fled Brazil for the US, granted visa by Washington
U.S. visa grant enables impunity for alleged corruption, undermining justice and rule of law. | The decision by the U.S. government to grant a visa to Flavio Bolsonaro undermines the rule of law and judicial processes in Brazil, where he fa…
Supreme Court Bars Judges From Pausing Deportations While Appeals Are Decided
Ruling enables deportations without due process, violating human rights and undermining judicial independence. | The Supreme Court's decision systematically removes protections for individuals facing deportation, violating core human rights…
STAT+: RFK Jr. campaigns in Iowa as new rules loom for U.S. investments in Chinese biotech
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Campaign rhetoric and proposed restrictions risk undermining global health and human rights. | The campaign raises public awareness of biosecurity risks, which is a positive …
US ends Pacific visa waiver over birth tourism, people smuggling allegations
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] The blanket visa suspension punishes alleged illegal activity but disproportionately harms legitimate travelers and d…
Paid parental leave mandated in Allegheny County, US, after a campaign led by nurses
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Mandated paid parental leave advances SDG 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10 with strong institutional backing. | This institutional action directly advances multiple ethical frameworks by e…
18 Groups Demand Baltimore City Retain Control Over Water, Sewer Systems
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Retaining public control safeguards water rights and curtails profit‑driven harm to marginalized communities. | The d…
STAT+: House lawmaker probes PBMs for ‘punitive’ audits of independent pharmacies
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] The congressional probe seeks to curb punitive PBM audits, protecting independent pharmacies and patient access. | Th…
How many billions to make Mark Zuckerberg bend?
Despite significant fines, systemic enforcement gaps and Meta's resistance to change yield net negative impact. | The court ruling represents a significant enforcement action against Meta's privacy violations, aligning with SDGs 16 (Peace, …
Trump defends tariffs at rally as Audi announces U.S. factory investment
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Protectionist tariffs undermine global trade stability and long-term economic equity despite short-term corporate gains. | The Audi investment is a positive economic signal, …