UNITED NATIONS September 14, 2022 United Nations report: ‘modern slavery’ on the rise with 50 million people worldwide in forced labor, marriage A new report from the United Nations shows that modern slavery is on the rise, marking a 25% increase since the last report was released five years ago.
OPINION September 14, 2022 Our leaders must show moral courage in face of oppression Those who fight for human rights in the worst environments on Earth believe the improbable is possible, that obstacles can be overcome. They must not fight alone.
Iran September 13, 2022 Iran-Russia relationship looms large over nuclear talks, Ukraine war The Biden Administration must seriously consider that a revived Iran Nuclear Deal could help strengthen the ties between Russia and Iran, expert warn.
Arizona September 12, 2022 Grand Canyon’s South Rim to phase in more water restrictions The Grand Canyon’s Transcanyon Waterline is suffering from a series of breaks, causing the South Rim to push greater water conservation measures.
UNITED NATIONS September 11, 2022 UN Human Rights Council weighs accusing China of ‘crimes against humanity’ The UN Human Rights Council may push for further investigation of China's rights abuses in Xinjiang, but Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold enough sway to kill the effort.
Ukraine September 9, 2022 Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces 'precarious' threat as shelling cuts power, UN warns Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant faces a renewed threat as shelling cuts power to station and neighboring town
British Royals September 9, 2022 Britain's new King Charles is a climate hawk who has called for 'radically transforming' fossil fuel economy Britain's new King Charles III has spent the greater part of the last 50 years leading environmental campaigns and demanding world leaders take action to prevent climate change.
VIDEO September 8, 2022 States plan to tax student loan forgiveness plans Seven states have announced they plan to tax student loan forgiveness funds.
California September 8, 2022 How ‘Fat Leonard’ orchestrated a major US Navy corruption scandal and then escaped “Fat Leonard” was arrested for orchestrating a major U.S. Navy bribery scandal in 2013. Leonard Francis was under house arrest until he escaped early September.
Iran September 8, 2022 Lawmakers urge Biden to deny Iranian president entry into US for UN meeting over 'gross violations' of rights A large bipartisan group of House lawmakers are asking President Biden to deny the entry of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi into the U.S. to attend the U.N. Assembly due to human rights abuses.