Published Blogs

The United States has a long tradition of ignoring the right to self determination in Latin America. As the humanitarian crisis in Cuba worsens, it is time to face the realities of the American empire. Read more...

Before governments can respond to an injustice, they have to recognize and describe it. Before advocates can argue that institutions have fallen short, they need standards against which those institutions can be judged. International human rights language helps structure both of these processes Read more...

What Kansas' recent anti-trans law and Operation Metro Surge have in common. Read more...

Universities promise to prepare students for the future. They teach us how to build careers, analyze data, design technology, and solve complex problems. But one of the most important qualities needed to improve society is rarely taught in the classroom: moral courage. Read more...

The example of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo shows us that anyone can join a movement, participate in advocacy, and work for change in their community... Read more

As AI becomes an unavoidable part of modern society, ensuring it protects human dignity rather than undermines it may be one of the defining human rights challenges of our time.

There is a fine line between keeping our communities safe and operating a surveillance state. Minnesotans can’t allow local law enforcement to cross it... Read more

No one should have to build a life on borrowed time. That is why the current fight over Temporary Protected Status matters so much... Read More