"George Soros' Non-Profit to Take Legal Action Against Trump's Attacks"
The president of George Soros' non-profit, Open Society Foundations (OSF), has vowed to take legal action against the US government if it continues to attack the organization and its progressive causes. Binaifer Nowrozee, the OSF president, made this statement during a visit to the UN climate talks in Brazil, where she expressed her concern about the recent attacks on the organization.
The Trump administration has been targeting the OSF in recent weeks, claiming that its founder George Soros is "at the top of everything". The federal government has also announced plans to launch investigations into the OSF and some of the progressive organizations it supports. Nowrozee rejected these claims, saying that her organization does not dictate what its grantees should be doing, but rather provides them with the necessary funding to operate.
Nowrozee emphasized the importance of protecting free speech and the right to peaceful protest. She noted that while the OSF may disagree with some of the views expressed by its grantees, it will always stand behind them as long as they are operating within the law. However, she also warned that if a grantee violates the law, they should be held responsible for their actions.
The attacks on the OSF have raised concerns among environmental advocates and other groups that are working to address climate change. Nowrozee acknowledged that the risks faced by these groups may be different from those faced by OSF staff, but she emphasized that the organization will do everything in its power to protect them.
Nowrozee also praised the outpouring of support for the UN climate talks, which has seen an unprecedented level of protest and activism from civil society groups around the world. She credited this grassroots movement with helping to keep pressure on governments and corporations to take action on climate change.
The OSF's stance on these issues reflects its long history of supporting progressive causes and promoting democracy and human rights around the world. The organization has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, including his decision to pull the US out of the UN Paris climate agreement.
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, Nowrozee's comments serve as a reminder that protecting free speech and promoting social justice are essential for addressing this global challenge. The OSF's commitment to these values is likely to be tested in the coming months as the Trump administration continues to attack its work.
The president of George Soros' non-profit, Open Society Foundations (OSF), has vowed to take legal action against the US government if it continues to attack the organization and its progressive causes. Binaifer Nowrozee, the OSF president, made this statement during a visit to the UN climate talks in Brazil, where she expressed her concern about the recent attacks on the organization.
The Trump administration has been targeting the OSF in recent weeks, claiming that its founder George Soros is "at the top of everything". The federal government has also announced plans to launch investigations into the OSF and some of the progressive organizations it supports. Nowrozee rejected these claims, saying that her organization does not dictate what its grantees should be doing, but rather provides them with the necessary funding to operate.
Nowrozee emphasized the importance of protecting free speech and the right to peaceful protest. She noted that while the OSF may disagree with some of the views expressed by its grantees, it will always stand behind them as long as they are operating within the law. However, she also warned that if a grantee violates the law, they should be held responsible for their actions.
The attacks on the OSF have raised concerns among environmental advocates and other groups that are working to address climate change. Nowrozee acknowledged that the risks faced by these groups may be different from those faced by OSF staff, but she emphasized that the organization will do everything in its power to protect them.
Nowrozee also praised the outpouring of support for the UN climate talks, which has seen an unprecedented level of protest and activism from civil society groups around the world. She credited this grassroots movement with helping to keep pressure on governments and corporations to take action on climate change.
The OSF's stance on these issues reflects its long history of supporting progressive causes and promoting democracy and human rights around the world. The organization has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, including his decision to pull the US out of the UN Paris climate agreement.
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, Nowrozee's comments serve as a reminder that protecting free speech and promoting social justice are essential for addressing this global challenge. The OSF's commitment to these values is likely to be tested in the coming months as the Trump administration continues to attack its work.