NATO: Still Mission-Creeping at 60 NATO: Still Mission-Creeping at 60
Expect gale-force gusts of bombast at NATO's anniversary party.
Mar 18, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
How Will Obama Engage on Human Rights? How Will Obama Engage on Human Rights?
Bipartisanship promises to be even harder to achieve on human rights than it is on a stimulus package. Two pending decisions at the United Nations will reveal the depth of the admi...
Feb 9, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
‘Global Gag Rule’ Lifted ‘Global Gag Rule’ Lifted
With little fanfare, Obama has reversed one of the most damaging GOP policies ever visited on developing nations, which deprived millions of women of family planning services.
Jan 25, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Israel’s War Crimes Israel’s War Crimes
Israel's assault on Gaza is a massive violation of international law. Nations that have supplied weapons and supported the siege are complicit in the crimes.
Dec 29, 2008 / Richard Falk
The Battle for Human Rights The Battle for Human Rights
Which idea of human rights will prevail: Western notions of freedom from fear or poorer nations' insistence on freedom from want?
Dec 3, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Peace Prize Comes With Criticism Peace Prize Comes With Criticism
As Martti Ahtisaari receives the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, it is clear that the hard work of peacemaking does not guarantee universal acclaim.
Dec 1, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Thailand in Chaos Thailand in Chaos
Its airports shut, Thailand is now ungovernable, as an educated elite attempts to overthrow the populist government it couldn't defeat at the ballot box.
Nov 27, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
UN: Hope that America Rejoins the World UN: Hope that America Rejoins the World
Quiet relief, an undercurrent of caution and hope for a new approach to human rights, the environment and the problems of the poor.
Nov 5, 2008 / Barbara Crossette
UN Summit Must Address Population Issues UN Summit Must Address Population Issues
As the UN meets today to assess its plan to heal a suffering world, the billions of women who still lack fundamental rights--especially reproductive rights- must be heard.
Sep 14, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Women’s Advocate Is UN’s New Human Rights Chief Women’s Advocate Is UN’s New Human Rights Chief
Despite the Bush Administration's scramble to scuttle her nomination because she is--gasp!--a feminist, a South African judge is named high commissioner for human rights.
Jul 27, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette