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US Supreme Court considers constitutionality of sentencing children to life in prison; Paul Farmer speaks out in <em>Globe</em> Op-Ed
November 10, 2009

US Supreme Court considers constitutionality of sentencing children to life in prison; Paul Farmer speaks out in Globe Op-Ed

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court justices heard arguments in two appeals that challenge the constitutionality of sentencing children to life …Continue Reading

Self-governance and international treaties
October 6, 2009

Self-governance and international treaties

A comment on OpenForum’s August 10th post on the US ratification of the Convention of the Rights of the Child …Continue Reading

Righting a Century of Wrongs: Whiteclay, Nebraska
September 29, 2009

Righting a Century of Wrongs: Whiteclay, Nebraska

Whiteclay, Nebraska, population 14 (more or less) has been called the “skid row of the plains” for its four liquor …Continue Reading

In frontier country: How Montanans feel about their right to health care
September 3, 2009

In frontier country: How Montanans feel about their right to health care

Six months into the administration of the United States’ first black president, the right-wing fringe has reclaimed the center of …Continue Reading

Press conferences: A new approach to educating the public on health reform
September 2, 2009

Press conferences: A new approach to educating the public on health reform

Lately, media coverage of town hall meetings to discuss health reform have focused largely on the disruptions and protests occurring …Continue Reading

Promoting infant male circumcision to reduce transmission of HIV: A flawed policy for the US
August 31, 2009

Promoting infant male circumcision to reduce transmission of HIV: A flawed policy for the US

[Editor’s note: This is a guest post written by Sarah Bundick.] On August 23, the New York Times reported that …Continue Reading

Harassment and violence against abortion providers worsens
August 19, 2009

Harassment and violence against abortion providers worsens

Media coverage of Dr. George Tiller’s murder may have lessened since his fatal shooting on May 31st, but the severe …Continue Reading

Why won’t the US agree to human rights treaties?
August 10, 2009

Why won’t the US agree to human rights treaties?

On July 30, US ambassador Susan Rice signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), joining …Continue Reading

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