December 05, 2014, 10:30 am
Does Obama’s immigration action undermine the Convention against Torture?
By Lia Lindsey
Unless amended, the policies likely will result in increased abuses against families, asylum seekers, and immigrants in detention.
Civil Rights
Civil Rights
December 05, 2014, 08:00 am
Ferguson: Visibility and invisibility in Obama time
By Hugh Carter Donahue, Ph.D.
It is outrageous an unarmed 18 year old is dead for allegedly stealing cigarillos and walking in a street.
December 04, 2014, 05:00 pm
Mr. President, what about me?
By Joana Godinho
I am a legal alien wondering if I am a sucker.
December 03, 2014, 03:00 pm
The brave face of opposition in Iran
By Soona Samsami
The regime's thugs have been emboldened to brutally attack women in Iran who defy compulsory veiling.
November 26, 2014, 05:00 pm
Why flight restrictions over Ferguson?
By Anna Massoglia
The FAA imposed similar temporary flight restrictions last year over the Clark County, Nevada ranch of 67-year-old Cliven Bundy.
November 26, 2014, 02:00 pm
Hagel 'resignation' extends military’s transgender exclusion
By Jim Patterson
It will take another strong secretary of defense to convince Congress of the eventuality of a trans inclusive military.
November 26, 2014, 12:00 pm
For human rights In Iran, take the time to get the nuclear deal done
By Farshad Farahat
The Iranian people are without basic political and social rights.
November 26, 2014, 10:00 am
One the president's action does not help
By Clayborn D. Tolliver, Jr.
The president’s executive order won’t keep Rithy Yin where he belongs: here, with our family.
November 25, 2014, 03:00 pm
Congressional priorities: The future of our nation’s foster care system
By Rita Soronen
It is time to make positive, permanent changes on behalf of children.
November 25, 2014, 02:00 pm
Civil forfeiture is tyranny by another name
By Autry Pruitt
Part of the reason Americans haven’t erupted in outrage over this practice is that they cannot believe it is true.
