US Officials' Lopsided Response to Gaza Crisis
Last Friday, January 2, Amnesty International USA released its first major action of the year, calling on all Amnesty members…
January 5, 2009
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
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
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
Texas' 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
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
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
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
Don'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
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
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
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