News & Commentary about Human Rights

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Apr 5, 2013

International Human Rights Body Seeking Answers on U.S. Civil and Political Rights Record

Apr 3, 2013

New Pope Washes the Feet of 12 Kids in Prison: An Easter Reminder for the U.S.

Apr 1, 2013

CIA to Promote Head of "Black Site" Where Torture Occurred?

Mar 21, 2013

A Roadmap for Fighting Racism

Mar 18, 2013

"Zero-Tolerance" on Trafficking Must Mean What It Says

Mar 14, 2013

New York Subjects Prisoners to Solitary as a Disciplinary Tool of First Resort

Mar 13, 2013

The Sad State of Solitary in Florida: Is There Hope for this Human Rights Violation?

Mar 12, 2013

American Torture and the 'Heroic Imagination'

Mar 12, 2013

ACLU to Testify Today: Solitary Confinement is a Human Rights Violation Happening on U.S. Soil

Mar 11, 2013

The Change in Maine: The Pine Tree State Leads the Way on Solitary Confinement Reform