Tag Archives: Rights
Ariz. to Dedicate First Bill of Rights Monument in U.S.
In consort with this month’s national Bill of Rights day, Phoenix, AZ dedicated the nation’s first Bill of Rights monument. Civil rights activist Chris Bliss envisioned the project. The monument’s dedication was attended by Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, Gov. Jan Brewer,…
Right-to-work Supporters say Their 1st Amendment Rights were Violated
During last week’s anti-Right to Work rally, supporter claim they were attacked by union members. Group leaders claim their First Amendment right (as well as their tent) were trampled on. Scott Hagerstom added, “Any reasonable person that has turned on…
Finding Sex in the Bill of Rights
Leigh Ann Wheeler’s new book chronicles how the ACLU has almost single-handedly redefined sex as a civil liberty. This includes everything from defense of abortion to nudists. In essence, leaders at the ACLU moved to impose their values on the…
South Sudan expels UN human rights official
Officials accuse unnamed UN staffer of publishing “unethical” reports, as UN calls expulsion a “breach of obligations”.
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Coe on marks for £12m image rights deal
Chairman of the London Olympics organising committee is expected to accelerate the sale of his Complete Leisure Group to Chime Communications
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More corporate First Amendment Rights?
The United States Chamber of Commerce, American Petroleum Institute, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, and the National Foreign Trade Council filed a joint lawsuit against a new SEC rule requiring U.S. various companies to formally disclose payments made to…
Resolving Conflicts Between Trademark And First Amendment Rights
A long running dispute between artist Daniel Moore and the University of Alabama was recently resolved in a 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision. The University claimed Moore’s artwork, which prominently featured university logos, infringed on their copyrights. Moore responded…
Victims of FARC violence demand rights
Tens of thousands of people have lost their lives, and millions more have been displaced, during decades of conflict.
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UK ‘inconsistent’ on human rights
The UK government is accused of inconsistency in its dealing with other countries’ over human rights, with MPs citing the stance over sporting events.
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Rights group says Syria using cluster bombs
Human Rights Watch report finds government forces have dropped anti-personnel cluster munitions on civilian areas.
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Bullet removed from Pakistani rights activist
Teenage activist Malala Yusafzai recovering from surgery after being shot in attack claimed by Taliban.
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Teenage rights activist shot in Pakistan
Malalai Yusufzai, a 14-year-old who campaigned for girls’ education, attacked on way home from school in Swat Valley.
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High court begins new term with human rights case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a high-stakes dispute between businesses and human rights groups over accountability for foreign atrocities.
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Global support for Tibetan rights urged
Exiles’ gathering in India deplores self-immolations and asks international community to resist Chinese pressure.
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Birth mom may lose rights to twins
“Mother” or “surrogate?” A Houston woman fights to keep the children she gave birth to. CNN’s David Mattingly reports.
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Widespread rights abuses alleged in Syria
Both sides accused of committing possible crimes against humanity and war crimes by United Nations and US rights group.
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UN rights chief denounces violations in Syria
Navi Pillay accuses both sides in conflict of rights violations, as violence continues in Aleppo and other cities.
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London Metropolitan visa rights revoked
Data show net migration to UK remains high, despite Home Office measures to cut visas. Student visas make up about 40 per cent of all immigration
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Rights group criticises Gambia executions
Amnesty says nine prisoners hanged, and urges authorities to “immediately halt any further possible executions”.
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