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Bipartisan Support for Strong US Action on Darfur & ICC – But Where’s Obama?
Reaction is pouring in to the International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued on Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir. Several members of Congress issued...
Clooney skips Oscars to advocate for Darfur
On Sunday, February 22, George Clooney met with President Obama to discuss the crisis in Darfur and then went on Larry King...
History and a Breath of Fresh Air
Today I had the privilege of attending President Obama's inauguration. It's difficult to express the emotions attached to this historic event. But...
Results of “Responsible U.S. Global Engagement” call
What a wonderful turnout we had for last Saturday's Responsible US Global Engagement call! 184 chapter leaders and activists of CGS and...
Nigerian Children Branded as “Witches” to Save Community
What happens when extreme religious fervor mixes with entrenched communal beliefs in black magic? - Innocent children are stigmatized for bringing misery...
U.S. Government Knows, Human Trafficking Is Not an Issue of the Past
Although many of us may think of human trafficking as a problem of the past, even today destinies of millions of people...
Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08) returning for a second term
Freshman Gabrielle Giffords, from Arizona's 8th District, won a resounding victory against challenger Tim Bee. Congresswoman Giffords was a member of Global...
Jim McGovern Keeps MASSACHUSETTS 03
James P. McGovern is an incumbent, currently serving his 6th term in Congress. He ran uncontested this year and will remain Massachusetts'...
UN Expert Warns: Torture is still Common Practice
October 23, 2008 - NEW YORK - On Friday, the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly held an interactive discussion with...
No Safe Haven for Torturers
Trial Begins in Miami for Torture Committed in Liberia September 23, 2008 - The upcoming trial for the ex-Liberian president's son, Charles...
California becomes first U.S. State to ban Torture
On August 13, 2008 the state of California passed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 19 , which effectively prevents any California healthcare professional...