Tag: human rights
My Teacher
Chris Hedges discuss Rev. Coleman Brown's legacy and how Brown had the most profound impact of all his teachers on his education.
VIDEO: Psychologists Collaborated with CIA and Pentagon on Post-9/11 Torture Program,...
It was revealed that members of the American Psychological Association were complicit in torture through collaborations with officials at the Pentagon and CIA. So just how involved were psychologists in the government’s "enhanced" interrogation programs?
FBI Investigating Police Cover-Up After Officers Killed Man Holding Air Rifle
After killing a man walking home with an unloaded air rifle, Florida deputies are under federal investigation for possible tampering with evidence and lying under oath. What were they really trying to cover up?
VIDEO: After Marriage Equality and Obamacare, Mixed Results from SCOTUS on...
While the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage and Obamacare were favorable amongst the public, their rulings dealing with abortion access, air pollution, executions and elections were not so desirable.
VIDEO: Legendary Detroit Activist Grace Lee Boggs Turns 100; Watch Never-Before-Aired...
To mark her 100th birthday, Democracy Now pays tribute to the legendary activist and Detroit-based community organizer Grace Lee Boggs with never before seen interviews.
What Moved Marriage Equality from Taboo to Justice?
It's an inspiring story of our society's continuing struggle to evolve toward dignity and mutual respect. And on June 26, the Supreme Court helped evolve our country toward dignity and mutual respect as well as love.
Police Barring Release of Videos Showing Cops Killing Unarmed Innocent Man
While the LA County DA ruled the Gardena police were justified to shoot an innocent man and his friend, the victims’ families, who watched the videos, contradict the official narrative. And now the Gardena Police Department is seeking to suppress the video.
VIDEO: Love Wins: After Decades of Struggle, Marriage Equality Now the...
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court finally puts an end to marriage equality bans. The historic decision requires all 50 states to now permit LGBTQ couples "the fundamental right to marry."
SCOTUS: Saving the Republic or the Republicans?
The Supreme Court's decision not to repeal the Affordable Care Act was “good news for the Republican Party, who were facing the prospect of being responsible for those millions losing their coverage." Now they won't look so bad.
Two Deputies and a Nurse Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter for Killing...
After the coroner ruled a 21-year-old computer science student's death a homicide, two former deputies and a contract healthcare worker were charged with a felony involuntary manslaughter. What really happened to the student?



