Tag: human rights
Tyson exploits consumers just like its animals and the workers who...
Vulnerable workers, abused animals and a rigged system are the foundation of an unethical, destructive business model.
How Americans can help the frontline workers battling Covid-19
The pandemic highlighted the essential work that nursing home staff members perform—and the necessity of treating them as essential workers from now on.
Failure to protect: policing mental illness in North America
The current moment requires that we recognize the crises of mental health and very likely homelessness that will come about as a result of the global pandemic and that we call upon authorities to prepare to deal with them in a more humane way than they have in the past.
Lawsuit filed after police handcuff 8-year-old boy on video
“My son has a disability and the authorities tried to make him a criminal.”
Your wish will be granted, Queen
“Let’s play this game I learned. Each of you imagine you’re the Queen, and you’re told that your wish will be granted. What do you wish?”
From COVID-19 to climate change, human overpopulation is the big white...
Experts warn that continued world population growth will make things worse.
The future may be female but the pandemic is patriarchal
I hope that the rest of us become attached to less polluted air and lower carbon emissions. I hope that we learn to value the lives of women.
Is there homelessness in our future?
The only solution to homelessness is a combination of providing for more low cost housing and boosting income.
Massacre in Nicaragua: Four indigenous community members killed for their land
“We are very concerned about the continued attack against indigenous people in Nicaragua, the lack of protection of their rights, and the impunity of the crimes committed against them.”
Video reveals mother of 5 starving to death in jail cell
"...since this incident, our employees have received comprehensive training in crisis intervention.”