Human Rights

Libya Says It Will Free Missing New York Times Journalists Today

NATO to Libya: What Seems to Be the Problem?

Next thing you know they'll be asking for human rights. Talk about a can of worms!

Obama Sends Religious Freedom Nominee Back to Senate Despite Concerns

Suzan Johnson Cook raised more questions than she answered on a critical issue, but activists could not convince the administration to find an alternate.

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Fights Extradition in British Court

The Assange hearing continues on Tuesday. If the court decides against him, he can appeal -- a process that could drag on for months.

Cairo Is Not Berlin: The Folly of Mistaking Egypt for the Former Eastern Bloc

For the United States, there are big differences between the breaking away of Eastern Bloc countries from communist domination some 20 years ago and what is happening in Egypt in 2011.

Julian Assange and Bradley Manning: A Tale of Two Arrests

The WikiLeaks scandal has entwined two men who seem like bookends to the same story. But Assange is on house arrest and has book and film deals, while Manning is in solitary confinement and has few visitors. His treatment is being questioned by Amnesty International.

Celebrities Call on Iran to Free Ashtiani, Who Faces Death by Stoning

Sting and Robert Redford were among 80 stars to sign an ad in the Times of London demanding the release of the 43-year-old woman. Human rights groups say she was coerced into confessing murder and adultery.

John Paul Stevens: Book Reviewer, Death Penalty Opponent

The former justice speaks out against conservative activism in capital cases, stating his belief that the death penalty is arbitrary, capricious and unconstitutional.