Human Rights

Dignity and freedom for all.

Poetry excerpt :: 'A Brave and Startling Truth'

by Maya Angelou

posted Mar 22, 2007

An excerpt from Maya Angelou's poem 'A Brave and Startling Truth.'

In Defense of the Goldstone Report

by Stephen Zunes

posted Nov 05, 2009

Stephen Zunes: By condemning the report on war crimes committed during the Gaza war, the U.S. Congress is undermining the protection of human rights.

Integral Sex

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Oct 20, 1997

Integral sex is built neither on a modern version of valueless freedom, nor on a traditionalist view that dogma should determine the nature of our relationships.

A User's Guide to Taking a Stand: Resource Guide

posted Feb 17, 2007

These resources offer ways you can get involved with “Human Rights”. Consider your rights. Understand them. Appreciate their meaning. Then help others learn to do the same.

Check Your Rights at the Border

by Justin Akers Chacon

posted Feb 06, 2007

Economic globalization is driving workers north. They increasingly leave their rights at the border.

Education, by Rights

by Liz Sullivan, Cecilia Blewer

posted Feb 06, 2007

Teach the Children: How do we build a school system that serves the needs of all students? Human rights provides a solid foundation.

Choose Life: End the Death Penalty

by Sister Helen Prejean

posted Sep 30, 2000

Sister Helen's work with Patrick Sonnier and her campaign against the death penalty.

A Conversation About Nonviolence

by Eric Stoner

posted Nov 13, 2009

Eric Stoner responds to Stephen Zunes: Yes, nonviolent movements have achieved important democratic and political reforms. But if they fail to address the divide between rich and poor, are they really success stories?

Signs of Life :: Human Rights

by Brooke Jarvis

posted May 22, 2008

Chile Recognizes Indigenous Rights

Post-Katrina: What It Means to be Displaced

by Ajamu Baraka, Tonya M. Williams

posted Aug 23, 2006

The Executive Director and a senior fellow at the U.S. Human Rights Network discuss the obligation of government to displaced survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

Equality Ride

by Noah Grant

posted Jul 29, 2008

Noah Grant profiles the Equality Ride, a two-month road trip by a group of gay and lesbian youth to the most conservative campuses in the country. The goal: to connect with people who may never have spoken to an “out” gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender person.

Jump Starting Racial Justice

by Terry Keleher

posted Jun 02, 2009

Two especially promising solutions to racism are public reconciliation processes, like the one made famous in South Africa, and proactive racial impact planning and analysis now being employed widely in the United Kingdom.

Debating Hate

by Thomas Simon

posted May 20, 2004

UNC students debate with Pastor Fred Phelps and his anti-gay views.

We Can Turn it Around

by Doug Pibel

posted Feb 06, 2007

The U.S. led the world on human rights. As it loses its way, we're the ones to bring it back.

100 Years of Human Rights in the U.S.

posted May 03, 2007

Explore 100 years of human rights achievements and losses in the US: racial justice, immigrant rights, women's rights, worker rights, and more.

Mere Justice

by Jesse Wegman

posted Feb 06, 2007

The drive to punishment is making us forget that prisoners have a right to be heard.

Mother of Exiles

by Pramila Jayapal

posted Jul 20, 2004

In the U.S. today, immigrants are taking the blame for everything from environmental stresses to terrorism to the poor job market. What’s at stake for all of us in this debate?

Iraqi Americans Face FBI Inquiries

by Pramila Jayapal

posted May 20, 2004

U.S. Justice Department and FBI interview immigrants.

Swift Raids

posted Jul 23, 2008

A Documentary by United Food and Commercial Workers about the raids in Swift Meatpacking plants.

Insisting on Peace in Colombia

by Bill Weinberg

posted Nov 11, 2004

The indigenous peoples, peasants, and urban youth of Colombia are declaring themselves off limits to the region's longest running war.