The InnerSelf Uptake
July 24, 2025
This week's Socially-Conscious and Unconscious News
Greetings, friends. Each week, I scan the noise and nonsense to bring you stories that matter — the ones that shape our world, our choices, and our future. — Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Let’s get right to it:
Gaza Children Are Starving to Death as Aid Blockades Continue
Source: New York Times
When the prescription for survival is “food and water” and even that can’t be found, the world has failed.
Summary: In southern Gaza, infants like Yahia al-Najjar and Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawaq are dying or near death from severe malnutrition, as hospitals run out of basic supplies and humanitarian aid remains blocked. Yahia, just four months old, died this week in Khan Younis. Mohammed, 18 months, is barely surviving in a tent after his father was killed while seeking food. Clinics say there's nothing left to give—"his treatment is food and water." These tragedies highlight a catastrophic breakdown in international protections for civilians under siege.
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Corbyn and Sultana Launch New Leftist Party to Challenge Labour from the Left
The Guardian
When the center veers right, it’s no surprise the left finds a new stage—and a louder mic.
Summary: On July 24, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and MP Zarah Sultana officially launched a new political movement—tentatively named Your Party—aimed at disillusioned progressive voters. With Corbyn’s 98% name recognition and no need to court the political center, the party hopes to appeal to those disenchanted with Labour’s rightward drift. Early polls suggest it could capture up to 10% of the vote, potentially reshaping outcomes in close races by splitting the progressive vote or siphoning off Green and independent support. The party’s launch is messy and underdefined—but even modest success in Britain’s fragmented political landscape could have outsized consequences for the next general election.
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UN’s Top Court Declares Climate Inaction a Violation of International Law
AP News / Environmental Health News
It took drowning islands to remind the world that breathable air and a liveable climate aren’t optional.
Summary: On July 23, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark opinion declaring that countries could be held legally accountable for failing to act on climate change. The ruling affirms that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a human right, opening the door to legal action and potential reparations—especially by climate-vulnerable nations. Led by Pacific Island countries, the case marks a turning point in international climate law and could shape global negotiations at COP30 in Brazil. As Vishal Prasad of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change said: “Those who did the least to fuel this crisis deserve protection, reparations, and a future.”
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Trump Forces $220M Settlement from Columbia, Signals Crackdown on Higher Ed
Source: AP News
When a university pays up and surrenders its autonomy, it’s not a deal—it’s a warning shot.
Summary: On July 24, Columbia University agreed to a $220 million settlement with the federal government to restore canceled research funding following a Trump-led investigation into alleged antisemitism on campus. The move avoids a deeper legal standoff but comes with increased federal oversight—marking a dramatic expansion of Trump’s influence over academic institutions. The administration immediately warned that other universities are next. Critics argue the settlement sets a dangerous precedent for politicized control of education.
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Colorado Clerks Warn of Shadowy White House Push to Access Voting Machines
Source: The Guardian
When federal “consultants” start cold-calling local officials for voting machine access, it’s not oversight—it’s infiltration.
Summary: On July 24, at least ten Republican county clerks in Colorado revealed they were contacted by a former Trump staffer claiming to represent the White House, seeking access to voting machines under the guise of a new executive order. Clerks called the request illegal and unconstitutional, warning it violated both state law and federal norms. Some were also asked for insider information on Dominion Voting Systems—a chilling echo of the Tina Peters case, in which tampering with machines led to a felony conviction. Colorado’s Secretary of State and DHS both denied any formal connection to the outreach, raising red flags about backchannel attempts to undermine election integrity under the pretense of security.
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InnerSelf Social Consciousness Articles
The Real Revolution Coming in Money
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Paul Krugman recently raised a red flag: the U.S. Congress isn’t just opposed to creating a Central Bank Digital Currency—it’s banning the Fed from even thinking about one. That’s right, they’re outlawing thought. Meanwhile, Brazil has rolled out a lightning-fast, nearly-free…
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Public Broadcasting Cuts Will Create Rural News Deserts
Author: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
In July 2025, the U.S. government quietly made a decision with enormous consequences: slashing over $1.1 billion in funding to public broadcasting. That money doesn’t just support “elite” institutions like PBS or NPR headquarters—it keeps local stations alive, especially in…
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Why Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We’re more connected than ever, yet many of us don’t even know who lives next door. Why does that matter?
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America Ain’t No Casino: But He Plays It Like One
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
He tweets at the Fed, brags at Mara Lago, and treats the U.S. economy like a slot machine. Sounds like a joke—but it's not. It's the daily reality we've been living in, where governance has become spectacle, leadership a brand, and policy a poker game with your rent money on the…
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Why the Current Inflation Numbers Are Misleading
Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Inflation is supposedly under control at around 2.7 percent. The talking heads say we’re heading back to safe economic ground. But if you’re staring at a $150 grocery bill or wondering why your phone case just cost you 25 percent more, you already know something’s off. The…
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That’s this week’s Uptake — the things we can’t afford to ignore. Feel free to share this with someone who cares. As always, stay aware, stay engaged, and stay kind. — Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
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