Those who resist

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What we’re reading

• Unregulated tech at borders is raising alarms. From biometric scans to emotion detection, these tools can lead to profiling and privacy issues. This essay by Petra Molnar in Time magazine highlights the need for transparency and accountability to protect migrants' rights. While tech promises efficiency, the risks of discrimination and abuse are intolerable.

• In Gaza, displacement and destruction are rampant, with 800,000+ forced to flee Rafah. For The Nation, activist Ahmed Abu Artema describes harrowing conditions, urging global action. While Biden's gestures fall short, the real need is for an end to Israeli attacks and meaningful support for Gaza's besieged population.

• Barcelona-based Glovo has introduced a new insurance policy for its gig workers, aiming to provide coverage. However, the policy faces criticism for insufficient benefits and significant coverage gaps. Workers took to the streets arguing that the plan leaves many vulnerabilities unaddressed, highlighting ongoing challenges in gig economy protections​.