"If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations," Palin told host Chris Plante, "then I don't know what the future of our country would be in terms of First Amendment rights ..." picked by gammerus 3 weeks ago

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a sprit of brotherhood”, states Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). picked by AutumnLotus 1 week ago

A woman in Austria is engaged in a legal battle to win legal guardianship of a chimpanzee to fight for its "human" rights. Keeper Paula Stibbe, a native Briton, said primates such as Matthew -- the chimp in question -- should be given the same rights as human beings in the legal system. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Taking photographs in todays terrorists-are-everywhere-paranoia mindset can be dangerous or at least difficult. Some cops are less then fully aware of your rights as a citizen and what you are and are not allowed to photograph.Simlar link and another. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The idea of basic human rights is a relatively recent one. It grew in favor about the 18th century driven by a number of factors, the french and american revolution among them. Some say the birth of the novel is one of those forces that made be realize all humans has basic inalienable rights. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

The United Nations Human Rights Council has publicly stated that they have not been fair towards Israel in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They stated they have overly focused on the degree of human rights violations by Israel and not the violations on both sides. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Being stopped by the cops is scary. This Instructable HowTo gives you everything you need to know to safeguard your rights when you are dealing with the police. picked by deepdiver 6 months ago

The government has ruled that fish may feel pain and will draw up a charter of rights to protect them from inhumane treatment in research laboratories. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Panelists discuss whether animals should play a more active role in the fight for their rights by participating in marches or organizing boycotts. picked by tubs 10 months ago

A civil rights leader who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been charged with incest. picked by kxmk 1 year ago

Unsuspecting property owners around the country are getting trampled in an old-fashioned land rush by natural gas companies and speculators trying to lock up long-ignored drilling rights quickly and cheaply. picked by 2longdogs 6 months ago

Pioneering lesbian rights activist Del Martin, who married her lifelong partner in June on the first day that same-sex couples here gained that right, died Wednesday. picked by punthe 3 months ago

The Human Rights Council at the United Nations has now banned any criticism regarding Sharia Law and human rights in the Islamic World. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

"The end of Free Speech in America has arrived at our doorstep. It's a new law called the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, and it is worded in a clever way that could allow the U.S. government to arrest and incarcerate any individual who speaks out against the Bush Administration, the war on Iraq, the Department of Homeland Security or any government agency (inc... read full post picked by tvirus 12 months ago

Most Americans know very little about the workings of the U.S. Supreme Court or its members, but mention Justice Clarence Thomas, and you are likely to start an argument. He is the court's only African American, and its most conservative member. He is arguably the most influential black man in the country, yet he is reviled by many in his own race for his opposition to government programs intende... read full post picked by capriccio 1 year ago

Teenage anorexics will win greater rights to refuse treatment for their eating disorders under controversial new mental health laws to be debated by MPs this week. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Freedom of Speech is one of America's greatest rights. Sadly it is a very rare freedom. Many countries - even countries you'd expect to be freedom-lovers say no to free speech. Oh you have the right to say nice sweet things, but you can't say anything mean or negative, anything that might hurt a group's feelings.

wasn't going to post this, but it fit in with the salon owner article picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

A chimp's DNA is 96-98.4 per cent similar to that of humans. Wild apes have also been known to hunt with home-made spears, fight battles, and make peace. Do they deserve human rights? picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago

Six journalists, professors and activists debate the proposition, "Freedom of expression must include the right to offend." picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

The irony of Newkirk's story is that she is as much a symbol of human rights as she is a symbol of animal rights. In the film's opening scene, Newkirk reads hate mail. One letter reads, "With all of the innocent children being exploited, aborted and abused, with all of the people starving in this world, why don't you pull your head out of your a-- and fight for a real cause rather than if a c... read full post picked by dollyllama 1 year ago