I was born and raised in an America far more Orwellian than many now remember. Matters have gone so far off the rails since 9/11 that few seem to recall…
Human Rights
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A human rights group is accusing the United States of waging a shadow air war in Somalia that is killing civilians with abandon. Amnesty International issued its findings on the African…
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Last week, the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety in the Maine legislature voted to advance LD 628, a bill that would guarantee female prisoners a right…
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A new report reveals that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman kept his anti-dissident death squad so busy in 2018 that its members requested bonuses. This is one of many revelations…
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The latest wave of anti-Semitism controversies within the Democratic Party, beginning in January when Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., made comments critical of Israel that many Jews felt were anti-Semitic, and…
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It’s “astonishing to see this memorialized in black and white,” says Amnesty International USA.
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It was 100 years ago this month that Benito Mussolini created the fascist party in Italy. Today, his life offers cautionary lessons for contemporary politics.
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California governor halts executions statewide — granting temporary reprieve to 737 death row inmates
by Daily Kosby Daily KosStunning news in California: newly installed Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, will on Wednesday order an immediate suspension of the death penalty in the state for the duration of his term.
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Here are 3 things schools must teach kids about America’s history of white supremacy
by Noelle Hurdby Noelle HurdLesson plans tend to gloss over the U.S.’s deeply entrenched institutional racism. Here’s what should be added.
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Women’s international fight against sexual harassment didn’t start with #MeToo
by Alka Kurianby Alka KurianWomen in countries such as India, Pakistan and others have long organized campaigns against sexual violence – many of which have resulted in stronger laws in these countries.