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Human Rights
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Will Florida Execute a Psychotic Man Who Thinks He Is the “Prince of God”?
The state of Florida is pushing for the execution of an elderly prisoner with paranoid schizophrenia despite a Supreme Court ruling that prohibits executing the mentally ill.
It’s Not About Religion: A Conversation With Author and Middle East Expert Gregory Harms
This conversation about Harms' new book places responsibility for US foreign policy on the US population - even as it undresses the propaganda that distorts Americans' perception of the …
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Chris Hedges: The Maimed Amongst Us
It is only the maimed that finally know war. And we are the maimed.
Lakota: The Revitalization of Language and the Persistence of Spirit
Lakotas seek to reclaim their culture and heal their young by resurrecting a forgotten language for the next generation.
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Reflections on “Columbus” Day
Columbus Day reminds me that my countryu2019s origin was based on violence, subjugation, racism and genocide.
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An Occupier’s Story
I think my “Occupyer Story” concept may hold value, not only for those on the ground who want to be encouraged to do more, but also for the occupy …
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Breastfeeding Moms Boot Nestle From Maternity Wards
A growing number of states and cities are banning marketing in the maternity ward.
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Media Ignore Republican Disdain for Basic Human Rights
Romney's “47 percent” deserve basic human rights too - a right to healthcare, a place to live and food to eat.
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Shell Oil Presses Supreme Court to Deprive Torture Victims of Justice
Former Somali General Was Held Liable for War Crimes to the sum of $21 Million. Will American courts continue to allow refugees to seek justice from their home countries?
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On the Savage Ad and Western Values
In US and Europe, freedoms and human rights are much valued, but when it comes to Muslims, there are always exceptions.