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Terror vs. Terror

"'In order for the violence to stop, Hamas must stop firing rockets into Israel and agree to respect a sustainable…

December 30, 2008

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Gaza By The Numbers

A snapshot of Gaza by the numbers: Humanitarian Assistance Movement in and out of Gaza is all but impossible and…

December 30, 2008

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Civilians Are Paying the Price in Gaza and Southern Israel

As the third day of deadly airstrikes by Israeli forces in Gaza comes to a close, civilians are paying a…

December 29, 2008

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Texas&039; Reluctant Jurors

Today, Time wonders if Texas is "Changing its Mind About the Death Penalty." There is ample evidence that something is…

December 23, 2008

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Our Top 10 Wins of 2008

Thank you Amnesty International activists for all of your important work this year! Your activism has led to some major…

December 19, 2008

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One of These Is Not Like the Other

(A) A white millionaire and (B) an indigent black man … Same state … Both convicted of capital murder ……

December 18, 2008

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New Jersey: One Year Ago Today

One year ago today, Dec. 17, 2007, New Jersey Gov. John Corzine signed into law the bill abolishing the death…

December 17, 2008

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Don&039;t Forget the Victims in Georgia

“Now I don’t have a house. The weather is nice and I can sleep in the garden, but I don’t…

December 17, 2008

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Interview with a hero

One of Amnesty International's most important responsibilities is to support the human rights activists doing the difficult work on the…

December 16, 2008

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Make Your Voice Heard for Change!

Change.org wants you to change our government.  Inspired by President-elect Obama’s commitment to “open the doors of government,” Change.org is…

December 16, 2008

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Portugal’s Bold Initiative Highlights U.S. Hypocrisy on Guantanamo

Last week Portugal offered to accept some Guantanamo detainees who have been cleared for release by the Pentagon but who…

December 15, 2008

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United Nations Must Re-Impose Arms Embargo on DRC Government Forces

According to a UN Panel of Expert’s report released last Friday, government security forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo…

December 15, 2008