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Can Election Day Votes Bring Human Rights To The USA?
On Election Day, voters will decide on the rights to education and marriage equality in Maryland, and, in California, the right not to be killed by the state.
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The Fatal Flaws of Texas Justice
12 years ago, newly minted TX Gov. Rick Perry said that Texas justice "can be better" - but 249 executions later it's clear that those were just empty words.
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250th Execution to Occur Tonight in Texas
When Governor Perry took office, he suggested that Texas justice 'can be better,' but 250 state killings later – including executions of teenage offenders, the mentally disabled and likely innocent…
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Texas, Still Doing Its Worst: 250th Execution Under Gov. Rick Perry Imminent
The State of Texas remains in a world of its own when it comes to carrying out the death penalty.
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Will Texas Admit It Wrongly Executed Cameron Willingham?
Cameron Willingham was executed in Texas in 2004 for causing a deadly fire that now appears to have been an accident. His family is seeking to clear his name.
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Gaza Blockade: Still Operational, Still Violating Human Rights
For over 5 years, 1.6 million Palestinians have lived under an Israeli military blockade that has left more than one million people dependent on international humanitarian aid.
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Sharpen Your Activism Skills And Help Shape Amnesty’s Future
Amnesty's Regional Conferences bring together Amnesty members and activists to hear inspiring speakers, share tactics, learn about pressing issues and shape Amnesty’s future direction.
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Progress on Human Rights Being Rolled Back in Tunisia, Says New Briefing
In the months following Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s departure, the caretaker government of Tunisia made important progress on the road to reform. However, the new government has failed to…
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10 Men Executed in Iran Despite International Pleas
Amnesty International today condemned the execution of 10 men in Iran on Monday morning, despite international pleas to spare their lives.
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Amnesty International Condemns Indiscriminate Bomb Attack in Busy Beirut Residential District
A large explosion, reportedly from a car bomb attack in the busy Ashrafiya residential district in downtown Beirut, killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more.
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Seven Men At Risk of Execution in Gambia Must Be Permitted to Appeal Supreme Court Decision
Seven men are at imminent risk of execution in Gambia, following today’s unanimous decision by the Supreme Court upholding their previous conviction for treason.
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One Governor, 250 Executions: 8 Rick Perry Lowlights
This month, Texas will carry out its 250th execution under one Governor: Rick Perry. Here are 8 of the most egregious lowlights.