Human Rights
Lawmakers grant Suriname president immunity for murders
April 6, 2012Suriname parliament granted President Desi Brouterse immunity for 1982 murders, raising ire of human rights groups.
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Appeal issued for two held in isolation for 40 years
April 5, 2012April 17 will mark 40 years that Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace have been held in isolation at The Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La. April 17 will mark 40 years that Albert Woodfox and Herman...
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“Holiday on ICE” is anything but, immigration lawyers charge
March 29, 2012This hearing ignored the grim reality of the U.S. immigration detention system, which is marked by abuse.
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‘Arab Spring’ unions get top rights award
March 26, 2012Two union federations that have been leaders in the "Arab Spring," in Tunisia and Bahrain, received the AFL-CIO's top human rights award.
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Celebrating the life of Mary McLeod Bethune
March 19, 2012Mary McLeod Bethune's commitment to the advancement of black women and indeed all women makes her a true American hero.
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