Tag: human rights
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.
ACLU warns campus antisemitism bill could censor criticism of Israel and...
The ACLU opposes bipartisan Senate legislation, arguing it risks equating legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitism, violating First Amendment protections on college campuses.
Voters across US decide future of abortion rights, passing measures in...
"Every victory counts, and every setback is a reminder of the work that remains to secure bodily autonomy for all Americans.”
‘Harris voters for human rights’ mobilize to defeat Trump and demand...
A coalition of activists advocates for Harris’s election victory while challenging U.S. complicity in the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
UN warns Israel’s North Gaza assault could exterminate entire population
UN official warns of dire consequences for North Gaza’s civilians as Israeli forces target hospitals and shelters.
Abortion is a fundamental human rights issue
It is a women’s rights issue—among the right to vote, the right to free movement, and the right to live free of violence.
Senators condemn Biden’s military aid to Egypt amid rights abuses
Lawmakers argued that Egypt’s authoritarian regime under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has shown little to no improvement in its human rights record, despite U.S. pressure.
U.S. support enables deadly Gaza school bombing
Palestinian officials blame the United States for its role in the tragic bombing of a school in Gaza, highlighting the consequences of unwavering U.S. military and financial support for Israel.
Pentagon chief’s reversal of plea deals with 9/11 defendants sparks outrage...
The abrupt decision to scrap plea agreements with Guantánamo detainees raises questions about justice, torture, and the future of military commissions.
Vermont Senator Sanders calls for end to U.S. military aid to...
Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. to halt military aid to Israel, citing violations of international and American laws.