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Thousands Protest Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in US Over Human Rights Record
Modi had been barred from the United States for many years over his role in anti-Muslim riots in 2002.
The “People’s Pope” and the Church’s Emerging Contradictions
While some have called Pope Francis a progressive, we must consider his actions in the context of the hierarchical institution he represents.
Subduing al-Quds: Israel’s High-Stake Game in al-Aqsa and Why Netanyahu May Prevail
Netanyahu's designs in Jerusalem are consistent with the political mood in Israel today.
Female Priests Stage Die-In Urging Pope Francis to Open Priesthood to Women
The pope's visit has drawn criticism over his position on women's leadership within the church.
“A Critical Moment of History”: The Pope on Poverty, Immigration and Climate Change
Pope Francis heads to Capitol Hill today to become the first pope ever to address Congress.
Native Groups Protest Pope Francis’ Canonization of JunÃpero Serra Over Role in California Genocide
Junipero Serra was brutal for the California Native Americans.
Court Cites UN Torture Convention to Protect Transgender Immigrants in the US
The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that immigration courts must distinguish between sexual orientation and gender identity in immigrants seeking asylum or relief from deportation.
CIA Continues to Deny Use of Torture, Shrugging Off Prosecutions Outside the US
CIA officials' rebuttal to the Senate's report on torture marks the latest development in the effort to deny US accountability for crimes against humanity.
Activists Urge UN to Independently Investigate Alleged War Crimes in Sri Lanka
A new UN report on Sri Lanka's human rights record has reignited the debate over how to investigate possible war crimes.
Oklahoma Delays Richard Glossip’s Execution, Scheduled Despite Mounting Evidence of His Innocence
His new execution date is September 30.