Human Rights - Page 2

April 10

Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password

A Canadian politician's use of the lengthy acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ during public remarks went viral, with social media users comparing it to a password.

April 1

When faith becomes political theater, Passover loses its deeper meaning

Progressives and conservatives alike use religion for political ends, but Passover argues faith should transform us, not confirm our political biases.

March 18

Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the first Assad-era official convicted in a U.S. court.

March 12

China passes 'ethnic unity' law in push for assimilation

China has passed a new law promoting ethnic unity and national identity, formalizing policies on integration and development in minority regions.

March 9

SEE IT: New York City women scream in rage during International Women’s Day protest

A woman encourages others to ‘scream’, ‘bounce’ and ‘get mad’ during an International Women’s Day protest in New York City.

March 5

Nearly all suspects arrested in St Paul church storming; MLK’s niece says hostile tactics ‘not the way’

Dr. Alveda King condemned protesters who stormed a Minnesota church, saying hostility and disruption betray the nonviolent legacy of MLK’s Civil Rights Movement.

February 25

Canadian school trustee hit with $750K penalty after tribunal rules against his trans-policy posts

Former school trustee ordered to pay $750,000 by British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal for public comments opposing transgender policies that created discrimination.

February 24

Trump-nominated judge blocks Abbott’s DEI ban in 3 districts

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas' DEI ban in Houston, Katy and Plano school districts, impacting student clubs and diversity programs.

February 19

Federal judge who ordered no warrantless ICE arrests in Colorado asserts DOJ not complying

Federal judge raises concerns that the Justice Department may not be complying with a Colorado injunction blocking warrantless ICE arrests in immigration cases.

February 18

Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations

U.S. designates Nicaragua prison director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez as Secretary of State Marco Rubio demands release of political prisoners.