Human Rights
Hypocrisy versus Venezuela in the OAS
June 22, 2017A campaign is underway to vilify Venezuela, but those countries pointing fingers have little credibility when it comes to democracy and human rights.
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Gay Chechens being killed – Will Trump speak up?
May 31, 2017The administration's silence suggests there’s more at play than just Trump’s ambivalence toward gays or human rights.
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Refugee babies kept behind bars in Texas
April 10, 2017There’s money to be made by keeping them locked up. It didn’t start with Trump, but his administration is continuing and beefing up the practice.
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Right-wing Brazilian government moves to weaken anti-slavery laws
March 27, 2017Slavery still exists in Brazil and may get worse under the Temer government. Standing to benefit are the global capitalists who deal in natural resources.
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Protest as scandal-ridden president of Honduras meets with Congress
March 22, 2017Berta Caceres’ family members had sent Rep. Norma Torres an open letter urging that she cosponsor HR 1299.
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