Rights

Civil and Constitutional rights of citizens in the U.S. and human rights of people around the world.

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Razorwire and fencing in front of a torn american flag
cruelty

A Congresswoman Walked Into America’s Largest Detention Center. What She Found Was Horrifying.

By
Serena Zehlius
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Aerial view of the city of tehran in iran
human rights

Reports: Israel Dropping 2000-Pound Bombs on Civilians in Tehran

By
Sharon Zhang, Truthout
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Florida censorship. Man with mouth zipped shut
censorship

Florida Board of Governors tells professors what they CAN’T teach, and what they MUST teach

By
Zachary Levenson, Truthout.org
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Aerial view of a campus protest
censorship

We’re not done defending pro-Palestine speech on college campuses

By
Marianne Dhenin, Truthout.org
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Rules of engagement have been ignored in gaza. A child sitting in the rubble.
Department of Defense (War)

Rules of Engagement, Explained: What they are, where they came from, and why they matter

By
Serena Zehlius
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Grassroots activism three people wearing t-shirts with slogans
activism

Fighting fascism: Grassroots activism in 4 battles for democracy

By
Serena Zehlius
Swimmer riley gaines speaking at an event
corruption

From college swimmer to right-wing grifter: The origin of Riley Gaines and her rise to conservative fame

By
Serena Zehlius
Womens rights march protest sign of princess leia
abortion

Women lost their reproductive rights. Here are rights they DO have.

By
Serena Zehlius
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Actual american dystopia city scene
criminal justice

American Dystopia: After the Constitution

By
Serena Zehlius
Civil rights violations
abortion

3 of the Most Common Civil Rights Violations in the United States

By
Serena Zehlius
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Colorful illustration of protesters. Activists and activism
activism

Empower Yourself: The New Activist’s Guide to Social Justice

By
Serena Zehlius
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editor

Gun Violence in the United States: Why it Happens, and Why it Matters

By
Serena Zehlius
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