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Human Rights
Microsoft Funds Facial Recognition Technology Secretly Tested on Palestinians
It's a shockingly unethical decision for a company holding itself out as the tech industry's “moral leader.”
New Bill Would Strip Medals of Honor From Soldiers Behind Wounded Knee Massacre
The Remove the Stain Act would revoke medals from U.S. soldiers who murdered hundreds of Lakota men, women and children.
Chilean Government Cracks Down as Protest Becomes Deep Movement for Change
President Piñera's armed forces and police have waged a war against his critics, deliberately seeking to harm them.
Israel Expels Human Rights Watch Director for Opposition to Illegal Settlements
Omar Shakir was forced out of the country after the Israeli Supreme Court upheld the decision to revoke his work visa.
Mexico’s President Pledged to Defend Indigenous Rights, But He’s Attacking Them
AMLO's aggression toward environmental activists and Zapatista communities gives the lie to his campaign promise.
Senate Version of Violence Against Women Act “Undercuts Tribal Sovereignty”
The Republican's reauthorization bill would undermine tribal courts.
UK Ignores UN Deadline to End Illegal Occupation of the Chagos Islands
The “great powers” have shown that international law becomes wet paper when it contradicts their interests.
A BDS Campaign Tackles the Sports Industry in Portland — and Wins
The Portland Trail Blazers ended a corporate partnership thanks to grassroots pressure to support Palestinian rights.
Trump’s New Policy on Israeli Settlements Is Illegal and Self-Serving
Trump is pandering to his extremist Christian Zionist base at the expense of the Palestinians.
On Universal Children’s Day, It’s Time to Stop Imprisoning Kids Everywhere
Let's use the momentum against migrant child detention to end U.S. complicity in locking up kids everywhere.