Tag: human rights
Third police officer sentenced to prison for framing black males
“These three police officers from Biscayne Park disgraced themselves and damaged the public’s trust in law enforcement."
Investigation: As US-backed war in Yemen raged, UAE hired US mercenaries...
“There was a targeted assassination program in Yemen. I was running it.”
US ‘outrage’ over slaying of US residents depends on the nation...
One can only imagine the U.S. response had either incident been perpetrated by Russia, Cuba, China or Venezuela or any other perceived “enemy” of the U.S.
Assassins Without Borders
Saudi Arabia's apparent assassination of Jamal Khashoggi might have taken inspiration from Russia and North Korea – or Israel and the United States.
Our American character and you the voter
It is up to us. No one can vote for you and your vote matters—we have seen many elections decided by just a few votes and several decided by a single vote. You are important.
Lift Us Up: Meet the activists on the front lines of...
We look at the criminalization of black and brown students that has led to what is known as the school-to-prison pipeline.
Will the new crimes against humanity treaty protect women and LGBTI...
It’s time for the international community to take a stand. A new treaty could affect people’s rights for generations to come.
‘Horrific:’ In dead of night, Trump administration transferring children to tent...
"Please remember there are 13,000 migrant children in detention. We can't forget about them."
Party vs faith: China drafts restrictions for all religions
China’s ability to keep its lid on the crackdown is nonetheless slipping.
In Yemen and beyond, US arms manufacturers are abetting crimes against...
Our leading weapons dealers have developed a business model that feeds on war, terrorism, chaos, political instability, and human rights violations.
POPULAR
Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism
Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.
Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile
Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.
The fuel to my revolutionary optimism
As distant as it may seem, I am only two generations removed from the 1948 Catastrophe of Palestine, where over 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their land, and thousands were massacred.