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Amnesty International Holds Ceremony on Ellis Island Honoring John Lennon and Thanking Yoko Ono
Today, a tapestry in honor of John Lennon was unveiled in the presence of Yoko Ono and Amnesty International Secretary…
July 29, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Calls for Reforms following Indictment of Ohio Police Officer
University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing was indicted on murder charges today in the fatal shooting of Samuel DuBose…
July 29, 2015
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Justice Department Should Investigate in Wake of American Psychological Association Report
A report produced at the request of the board of the American Psychological Association (APA) raises serious questions about the…
July 13, 2015
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Justice Department Should Investigate in Wake of American Psychological Association Report
A report produced at the request of the board of the American Psychological Association (APA) raises serious questions about the…
July 11, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Urges Congress to Pass Prisoner of Conscience Resolution
The co-chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA) and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), have introduced…
July 10, 2015
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New York: Appointment of Special Prosecutor on Police-Civilian Deaths A Positive Step, Further Reform Needed
Amnesty International USA welcomes reports that New York governor Andrew Cuomo will appoint a special prosecutor for police-civilian deaths as…
July 9, 2015
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New Orleans Artist Brandan “Bmike” Odums and Amnesty International USA to Unveil Mural JULY 3 Calling for Release of Man in Solitary Confinement for 43 Years
New Orleans artist Brandan “Bmike” Odums (Exhibit BE) has joined with Amnesty International USA’s Art for Amnesty program to create…
July 1, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Lethal Injection
Steven W. Hawkins, executive director of Amnesty International USA, had the following reaction to today’s decision by the Supreme Court…
June 29, 2015
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Supreme Court Marriage Ruling a Victory for Human Rights
The Supreme Court of the United States today delivered a historic ruling affirming the right of same-sex couples across the…
June 26, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Responds to Release of State Department Human Rights Reports
Following today’s release of the Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, Adotei Akwei, managing director of government…
June 25, 2015
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Amnesty International, ACLU and Human Rights Watch Urge DOJ to Appoint Special Prosecutor for Torture
Six months after the release of the summary of the Senate torture report, the secretary general of Amnesty International and…
June 22, 2015
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Amnesty International USA Reacts to Shooting at Historic Black Church in South Carolina
“We are horrified by the killings in Charleston, and we mourn the senseless loss of life,” said Steven W. Hawkins,…
June 18, 2015