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…
Lawmakers and Regulators Press Air Force Over Continuing Pollution From Joint Base Andrews Fuel Spill
Prolonged contamination and institutional failure outweigh regulatory pressure, resulting in net negative impact. | The pressure from lawmakers and regulators represents a positive enforcement of environmental and public health protections,…
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…
Trump administration renews bid to block Alaska election results
Federal attempt to block election results violates democratic principles with high systemic risk. | The action directly challenges the legitimacy of electoral outcomes, violating core democratic principles (SDG 16, UDHR Article 21). While t…
As El Niño and Climate Change Collide on California Coast, FEMA Says You're On Your Own
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] [Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] FEMA's stance withdrawing federal disaster support for…
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…
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…
New Army smokescreen disables radar tracking, infrared and more
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Military opacity-enhancing technology undermines peace and human rights. | The development of advanced military smokescreen technology primarily serves to enhance concealment…
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…
Powerful Interests Aim to Weaken California’s Landmark Environmental Law
Weakening environmental law and corporate capture of policy process enable harm to ecosystems and communities. | The proposed ballot measure represents a direct rollback of environmental protections and public participation rights, prioriti…
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…
Missouri AG warns Lilly to stop requiring data from hospitals seeking 340B drug discounts
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] AG's action punishes harm by blocking data requirements that restrict 340B access for vulnerable groups. | The action…
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Massive military expenditure undermines peace and diverts resources from critical needs. | The $47 billion expenditure on the Iran war represents a significant diversion of p…
They Are Trying to Silence Us
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Government intimidation of environmental advocates violates human rights and undermines climate action. | The described actions by government officials directly undermine fun…
US chooses Poland to host service facility for Patriot missiles
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] US‑Poland missile service facility bolsters collective defense, protecting citizens' security rights despite modest e…
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…
What legal experts say about the Trump administration’s attempts to make a federal case out of state elections
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Federal interference in state elections undermines democratic integrity and human rights, warranting a MINT decision. | The article highlights a clear ethical violation where…
U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether climate suits can go forward
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Institutional action (hearing) risks enabling harm by potentially blocking climate accountability suits. | The Suprem…
Trump Administration Ordered Statement Recognizing Election Result to Be Held Back After Flávio Bolsonaro's Claims
Withholding recognition of a democratic election erodes trust in institutions and enables election denialism. | The decision to withhold recognition of a democratic election result directly violates the principles of peaceful transitions of…
Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Institutional action (lawsuit) punishes harm by challenging media restrictions, upholding press freedom. | The lawsui…
Pentagon Records Missed Almost Half of Troops’ Domestic Abuse Killings
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Systemic failure to track domestic violence fatalities undermines justice and safety. | The investigation reveals a critical failure in institutional transparency and account…
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, …
The Locations of North Carolina’s Industrial Poultry Farms Have Been a Secret—Until Now
[Analyst A judged it not actionable; Analyst B's verdict applied] Industrial poultry farms' systemic opacity and public health harms outweigh transparency gains from exposure. | The exposure of industrial poultry farm locations in North Car…