Human Rights

05/07/2010

Doyle signs Indian mascot bill

Doyle had recently said, “I think Native American people legitimately have a beef, at times, with what mascots are and how they’re depicted.” But Doyle was quick to add that not all mascots are discriminatory, although some do perpetuate Indian stereotypes.

Read entire article at: www.wrn.com

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05/06/2010

A Century Apart: New Measures of Well-being for U.S. Racial and Ethnic Groups — Measure of America: American Human Development Project

A Century Apart: New Measures of Well-being for U.S. Racial and Ethnic Groups — Measure of America: American Human Development Project

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The Deprofiler - Removes Reasonable Suspicion

Too freakin' funny....

via deprofiler.com

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05/04/2010

New Mini-Documentary Online: Peace and Justice in Colombia? The Impact of the International Criminal Court

Are peace and justice being achieved together in Colombia? In this 6-minute video, Colombia’s senior government officials, civil society leaders, and scholars debate that question. Gustavo Gallón, Ivan Cepeda and Eduardo Montealegre argue over Colombia’s “Peace & Justice” law, and if it is being used as an amnesty to shield those who have committed serious crimes. General Óscar Naranjo, Colombia’s National Police Director and ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo consider whether the prosecutor’s preliminary examination is helping strengthen domestic justice.

via hausercenter.org

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