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Petraeus’ Statement on Plan Colombia at Odds With Reality
While there has been an increase in military presence since Plan Colombiau2019s inception in 2000, it has by no means been a victory for U.S. u201csecurity assistance.u201d
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Breaking UN Protocol, Brazil Lambastes US Spying
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff launched a blistering attack on the United States for illegally infiltrating its communications network, surreptitiously intercepting phone calls, and breaking into the Brazilian Mission to …
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The NSA Deserves a Permanent Shutdown
Despite the reality that domestic government surveillance is the one of the most unnecessary programs, the NSAu2019s surveillance programs are exempt from a government shutdown.
Torture Opponents Say Ban Dick Cheney from Canada or Prosecute Him
Torture suspect and former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to speak at the Toronto Global Forum.
Living a Death
Will India or any other country give me asylum? I do not know at all.
Free & Equal Releases Video of First-Ever UN Ministerial Meeting on LGBT Human Rights
The Free & Equal campaign aims to raise awareness of homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination, and encourage greater respect for the rights of LGBT people.
What You Don’t Know About The NSA Spying Scandal
Are we living in a time of inverted totalitarianism?
The Beast Strikes Again: Central American Migrants Feel Brunt of Failed Immigration Policies
Security is a constant buzzword heard in the latest round of debate on US immigration reform.
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California Poised to Broaden Access to Abortions
California has two bills that could lead to the one of the biggest expansions of access to abortion in the US since the FDA approved the abortion pill.
Five Ways the Government Shutdown Hurts Women Most
Despite Republicans insistance that Democrats are “focused on birth control and sex rather than making sure the government doesn't shut down,” it's becoming clear that women will be harmed …