December 28, 2016
When I retired from the Marine Corps, like all of my friends who served, I reflected on my experience and wondered if I could find…
December 24, 2016
My first night in Guantanamo ends with me staring at rows of beige Quonset huts and a gorgeous sunset behind a row of low mountain…
December 24, 2016
This time of year many people are out searching for the perfect gifts for family, friends, and sometimes even the dog. But, before you purchase…
December 24, 2016
By Susan Corke, Erika Asgeirsson, and Dora Illei
Twitter trolls and hateful anonymous comments online are not a new phenomenon, but the 2016 presidential election…
December 21, 2016
In a victory for the human rights movement, and for the integrity of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the United Nations General Assembly rejected…
December 20, 2016
By Joe Jenkins
This week’s episode of TBS’ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee takes a look at the divisive language around the Syrian refugee crisis—and the group…
December 19, 2016
By Joe Jenkins
2016 has been a particularly trying time for Syrians. The city of Aleppo has fallen to the Assad regime after a particularly brutal…
December 19, 2016
Statement of Principles
As 2016 draws to a close and the next administration readies to take office, Human Rights First and a coalition of 20…