Human Rights

The Fight Over Government Hacking Continues

The federal government just got new hacking powers with virtually no debate, including in Congress. But the fight isn’t over. It’s not too late to debate—or even reverse—the update to federal rules

December 6, 2016
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Rural Areas in America Struggle to Find Mental Health Care

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The 2010 implementation of the Affordable Care Act ensured that mental and behavioral health treatment would be an essential benefit covered by all health insurance policies sold on the federal health exchange.

December 6, 2016
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True Freedom Comes With Basic Income

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Numerous studies show that sex trafficking is largely the means for those without means to obtain the requirements of life from those with means. A universal basic income would give those involved in trafficking the ability to choose a different life other than the one they are currently compelled to live.

December 6, 2016
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Dozens of Rights Groups Ask Obama to 'End Cycle of Cruelty,' Free Chelsea Manning

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Letter to outgoing president warns that U.S. military whistleblower is in danger due to the treatment she has received in detention.

December 6, 2016
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ACLU & LGBT Groups Call on President Obama to Grant Clemency to Chelsea Manning

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WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union and over a dozen LGBT groups sent a letter to President Barack Obama today urging the commutation of Chelsea Manning’s sentence for disclosing classified information

December 6, 2016
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Nine Things President Obama Could Do Before Leaving Office to Reveal the Nature of the National Security State

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In less than seven weeks, President Barack Obama will hand over the government to Donald Trump, including access to the White House, Air Force One, and Camp David. Trump will also,

December 5, 2016
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Category: Politics

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