Truthout
Human Rights
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The US Must Stop Supporting Human Rights Violations in Egypt
US aid sustains Egypt's vast military machine, which puts an economic and security stranglehold on Egyptian society.
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Rethinking Sanctuary Cities in an Age of “Targeted” Deportation
Activists need to work to create more venues for undocumented immigrants to take the lead in challenging state crackdowns.
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How Canada Should Investigate Violence Against Indigenous Women
A national inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women must remain focused.
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Guantánamo Continues to Haunt Ex-Prisoner in Russia
Twelve years since his release, the stigma of Guantanamo continues to harm the life and liberty of former detainee Rasul Kudaev.
Who Is the US Killing With Drones?
Americans need to know more about US drone policy than the body count.
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Berta Lives! The Life and Legacy of Berta Cáceres
I began writing a eulogy for Berta Isabel Caceres Flores years ago, though she died only last week.
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Beyond “Survival”: A Native Reflection on Reclaiming Justice
The forces that destroy Black and Brown lives, and ravage the lives and bodies of women of color are unapologetic, and so are we.
Obama: Off to Cuba With a Sense of Privilege in His Hands
Obama stands to learn a thing or two about human rights during his upcoming trip to Cuba.
Organizing From Below in New York City and Globally Challenging Displacement From Above
On January 31, a global gathering took place in New York City to share community struggles against displacement.
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The Private Prison Business Is Booming Despite Reform Efforts
Private prison firms have built their business models around mass incarceration - and “predictable occupancy rates.”