Human Rights
Why The U.S. is Uncommitted to the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child
Every member of the United Nations has made a commitment to the Rights of Children - except the United States. Here's why...
Jackson Water Crisis: Roots of the Problem
Jackson reminds us of our connection, collective responsibility, and the importance of everyone doing what we can to move toward justice. Water connects us all.
Afghanistan's Atrocities are Spreading
To prevent the forever war turning into war forever, instead of an arms race we need to stand for and practice universal human rights, justice, and pluralism.
Domestic Terrorists Attack Constitution
The only improving rights are that of religious fundamentalists to impose their dogmas and owning a gun to kill federal officials protecting inalienable rights.
California Abortion Rights Measure: We Don't Need to Vote on Human Rights
Other countries with direct democracy prohibit voting on human rights. They get that some freedoms are fundamental and we shouldn’t let them be taken away.
The Post-Roe Era: Carmel's Cautionary Tale
At the end of our own Gilded Age, and the beginning of the post-Roe era, the lesson is about the human horrors of letting anyone else determine our rights.
Women’s Rights, Human Rights: The Connectivity of Humanity
The antislavery movement provided a platform for women. The 72nd anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention reminds us of the importance of collective action.