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U.S. Military Denies Misconduct Involved in Kabul Drone Strike That Killed 10 Civilians

Yesterday, senior defense officials concluded there was no misconduct among U.S. military personnel who conducted a drone strike on August…

November 4, 2021

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US Blacklisting of NSO Group Recognizes Spyware Abuses

In response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s  decision to place cyber surveillance company NSO Group on its “entity list”…

November 3, 2021

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Pfizer Reports Massive Revenues While Hurting the Chances of Millions to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Responding to news that Pfizer reported $14 billion in third-quarter revenue for vaccines and is set to earn $36 billion…

November 2, 2021

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Countries across the Americas are failing to provide protection for Haitians on the move

States across the Americas are failing to provide international protection and safety for Haitians on the move, exposing them to…

October 28, 2021

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Oklahoma Seeks to Revive Machinery of Death Despite Unanswered Legal Questions

Today, an Oklahoma District Court held a hearing on the preliminary injunction to halt upcoming executions scheduled from October 2021-February…

October 25, 2021

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Few Routes to Safety for Afghans at Risk of Taliban Reprisals

Nearly two months since airlift operations in Afghanistan ended, those left behind face formidable obstacles to seeking safety outside the country,…

October 20, 2021

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#WelcomeWithDignity: Court Ruling Will Endanger Families Seeking Safety; Biden Must End Title 42

Yesterday the D.C. Circuit Court granted the government’s request for stay in Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, allowing the Biden administration to…

October 1, 2021

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Congress’ Passage of Continuing Resolution Is a Critical First Step in Supporting Afghan Refugees

Today, Congress passed a continuing resolution that includes funding to support Afghans arriving to the United States and ensures that…

September 30, 2021

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U.S. Backsliding on Global Gains in Abortion Rights  

The past few months have underscored that American’s rights to abortion remain under attack. Earlier this month, S.B. 8 went…

September 28, 2021

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Biden Administration Must Hold CBP Officers Accountable and Restore Access to Asylum for All Haitian Migrants

In response to the mass deportation of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and horrific reports of Customs and Border…

September 24, 2021

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Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International remind the world of its commitment to children’s rights with a book some adults won’t want children to read

Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International have joined forces to create a resource for children and young people to learn about…

September 23, 2021

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States Must Take Immediate Action and Deliver Surplus COVID-19 Vaccines Now, Not Next Year

In response to today’s Global Covid-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better, where US President Biden and EU…

September 22, 2021