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Japan's ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ for second time by courts

March 14, 2024

Japan's ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ for second time by courts

A high court in Japan officially ruled for the second time that the nation's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and discriminatory.

Dorie Ann Ladner, Mississippi civil rights activist and NAACP organizer, dies at 81

March 14, 2024

Dorie Ann Ladner, Mississippi civil rights activist and NAACP organizer, dies at 81

Dorie Ann Ladner, who fought for freedom and equality for Black people in Mississippi and beyond, passed away at 81 years old on March 11, 2024.

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is ‘long unfolding story’ as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

March 13, 2024

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is ‘long unfolding story’ as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

Blinken met with other Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Haiti.

CNN forced to correct story after accusations of 'smear' campaign against Katie Britt

March 13, 2024

CNN forced to correct story after accusations of 'smear' campaign against Katie Britt

CNN was forced to issue a correction to an article targeting Republican Alabama Sen. Katie Britt over her reference to a human trafficking victim during her State of the Union rebuttal.

Human rights group demands response from Mexican gov after lawmaker charged with 'political violence'

March 11, 2024

Human rights group demands response from Mexican gov after lawmaker charged with 'political violence'

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is demanding a response from the Mexican government after a congressman was convicted for "political violence" for social media posts.

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

March 4, 2024

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

The U.S. sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, alongside his wife and other officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

Iran violently clamps down on Christians amid reports of torture, fines and floggings

March 3, 2024

Iran violently clamps down on Christians amid reports of torture, fines and floggings

Amid an increase in the numbers of Iran’s struggling Christians, the Islamic Republic has waged a violent crackdown on Protestants and other Christian, according to a new report.

Why Jimmy Carter is the father of the post-presidency, saw the power of his status

February 27, 2024

Why Jimmy Carter is the father of the post-presidency, saw the power of his status

Jimmy Carter has transformed the post-presidency into an institution with a power and purpose of its own, as Jared Cohen details in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, "Life After Power."

'The Virus of Freedom': A window into Alexei Navalny’s mind before his death

February 26, 2024

'The Virus of Freedom': A window into Alexei Navalny’s mind before his death

Navalny’s letters written to a fellow Soviet-era dissident from the Russian gulag system give a window into his mind and into Russia’s network of forced labor camps.

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers protest as general is reportedly elected president

February 16, 2024

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers protest as general is reportedly elected president

Families of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured 25 years ago protested on Thursday against Prabowo Subianto's apparent presidential victory.