Rapid highway expansion is among the priorities of the central government, evident from how the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) budget has expanded very … India Must Account for Human and Ecological Costs of Highway ExpansionRead more
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“Eaten Alive” by Insects in Atlanta Jail
in Atlanta, Georgia, where over 600 prisoners are being transferred from the Fulton County Jail after the family of a Black prisoner said he was … “Eaten Alive” by Insects in Atlanta JailRead more
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Mother of the Disability Rights Movement
The trailblazing civil rights activist Judy Heumann died Saturday at the age of 75. Heumann was widely known as “the mother” of the U.S. disability … Mother of the Disability Rights MovementRead more
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Harvard cancelling Ex-Head of Human Rights Watch
Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government is facing growing outcry for rescinding a fellowship for the former head of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth, over his … Harvard cancelling Ex-Head of Human Rights WatchRead more
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One Third of Developing Country Women Become Teen Mothers
On Tuesday, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFA) released “Motherhood in Childhood: The Untold Story”, a report showing that nearly a third of all women … One Third of Developing Country Women Become Teen MothersRead more
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Oklahoma’s New Total Abortion Ban
Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill that bans nearly all abortions starting at fertilization. The measure now heads to Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, who’s promised … Oklahoma’s New Total Abortion BanRead more
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The Roe Disaster — And What To Do About It
The right is on the verge of achieving what it has promised to accomplish for decades: the destruction of a federal, constitutional right to an … The Roe Disaster — And What To Do About ItRead more
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Reporting Human Rights Abuses Is Not a Crime
Twenty-four years ago, the search for a way out of the unending violent conflict in Colombia saw a significant moment of hope. On 23 March … Reporting Human Rights Abuses Is Not a CrimeRead more
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Abu Zubaydah Was Tortured for Years at CIA Black Sites
It was an extraordinary argument in several respects. The narrow question is whether we can secure the testimony of James Mitchell and Bruce Jessen for … Abu Zubaydah Was Tortured for Years at CIA Black SitesRead more
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The Worst Countries for Women (Afghanistan Isn’t on the List)
Concern-trolling over the dismal plight of women in Afghanistan is powerfully appealing to liberals who look for reasons for the United States to maintain a … The Worst Countries for Women (Afghanistan Isn’t on the List)Read more