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Human Rights
Is Kashmir an Issue of Self-Determination?
This is an opportunity to explore a vexing but significant topic in the field of human rights: self-determination.
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No More Sterlings: It’s Time for Communities to Take Ownership of Their Sports Teams
Community-owned sports franchises can become institutions that truly reward the pride and devotion of their fans.
Ladydrawers: Out of the Factories Part Two
For many women in Cambodia, the occupational alternatives are limited to sex work or garment work and conditions are such that sex work may be the preferred option.
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Hewn in Veins of Blood: Divine Law, Nationalism, and the Hierarchy of Oppression
The question of so-called "illegals," or undocumented immigrants, is most often settled without ever questioning the purpose of those laws.
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The United States Military Junta
Our military, thanks to the wording of the National Defense Authorization Act, now has the power to label us terrorists, capture us, lock us up in jail, and hold …
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Bundy’s “Militia” Is Lawlessness of a Different Color
If Bundy and his supporters were black or Latino, they wouldn't be called a "militia." They would be called a gang of armed "thugs."
Latest Research Shows Why Minorities Are “Beyond Broke” as Racial Wealth Gap Persists and Threatens US Economic Security
New analysis of 2011 Census data reveals an acute racial and ethnic wealth gap that is causing a group of leading experts to call for important policy and regulatory …
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Rape, Rape Culture and the Problem of Patriarchy
This year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April was full of the usual stories about men's violence, especially on university campuses.
Brown Student Lena Sclove Speaks Out After School Lets Her Accused Rapist Return to Campus
The issue of sexual assault on college campuses has been in the spotlight this week with a White House task force urging schools to take action.
“Rising Voices for a New Economy” Connects the Dots
Ten immigration reform activists were arrested Monday, April 28, 2014, in front of the White House in an act of civil disobedience.