Human Rights
Murder of Tunisian leftist causes uproar
February 12, 2013Tunisia was the site of the first blooming of the "Arab Spring." The assassination of Tunisian leftist politician Chokri Belaid by unknown gunmen has thrown this North African country into turmoil.
Read more“Hotel Evin” where checking out is not easy
January 28, 2013Evin prison in Tehran has for nearly 30 years been a notorious center for the punishment, torture, and execution of opponents to the Iranian regime.
Read moreCourt documents on Alan Gross could help Cuban Five
January 23, 2013Cuban Five defenders distinguish between the role of the Five in the United States and Gross' activities in Cuba.
Read moreTerror in Iran: Photo tells a story
January 23, 2013These men should not have paid with their lives. Why execution???
Read moreObama charts progressive course for America
January 22, 2013Looking out at a sea of humanity, Obama delivered what is widely being described as a progressive call to action based on the theme that the nation is stronger when people act together.
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