Human Rights

The War on Congo's Women

Photos from a country where it's more dangerous to be a woman than a soldier.

Mary F. Calvert/zReportage.com

 | Wed Sep. 28, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

US Resumes Arms Sales to Bahrain

Months after Bahrain's crackdown on peaceful demonstrators, the US prepares to send more weapons its way.

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| Fri Sep. 23, 2011 1:29 PM PDT

The Machine Gun Preacher: Saint or Scoundrel?

A new action flick portrays gun-toting, ass-kicking humanitarian Sam Childers as a hero. Aid workers say he's just making a bad situation even worse.

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| Fri Sep. 23, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

It's the Occupation, Stupid

Palestine may soon gain statehood, but Israeli settlements continue to encroach. If the settlements keep coming, will there be any Palestine left?

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| Thu Sep. 22, 2011 2:30 PM PDT

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Iran Frees Jailed MoJo Contributor

Two American hikers imprisoned in Iran for the past two years were finally released, turned over to the custody of an Omani official.

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| Wed Sep. 21, 2011 8:40 AM PDT

Holder: We're Still Trying To Close Gitmo

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| Tue Sep. 20, 2011 9:15 AM PDT

What You Need to Know About the Horn of Africa Famine

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| Tue Sep. 20, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

There's More to Equality Than Asking and Telling

Despite the historic repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, US service members in same-sex relationships still face a battle for equal rights.

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| Tue Sep. 20, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Putting the Pope on Trial

They don't really have a prayer, but the victims of clergy sex abuse want Vatican officials charged with crimes against humanity.

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| Mon Sep. 19, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Creole Choir of Cuba's Homage to Haiti

Cuban descendants of Haitian immigrants unleash a stirring new album, Tande-La, and a US tour.

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| Sat Sep. 17, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

The GOP's Plan to Deport Abused Women

A law backed by top House Republicans could lead to the forced removal of undocumented immigrants who are victims of domestic violence.

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| Thu Sep. 15, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

BREAKING: Supreme Court Does Not Block Execution of Troy Davis

Amy Goodman and the Democracy Now team are broadcasting live from outside the execution chamber.

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| Thu Sep. 15, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Iran to Free Jailed MoJo Contributor This Week?

The Iranian government is reportedly prepared to allow two jailed hikers—including Mother Jones contributor Shane Bauer—to go free.

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| Tue Sep. 13, 2011 9:47 AM PDT

Republican New Mexico Governor Says Her Grandfather Was Undocumented

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| Fri Sep. 9, 2011 12:53 PM PDT

Mexican "Twitter Terrorists" Could Face 30 Years in Prison

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| Fri Sep. 9, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

A New Human Rights Logo, Brought to You By Qaddafi's PR Firm

The company that tried to rebrand Libya and Syria has a new client: a high-profile human-rights campaign.

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| Fri Sep. 9, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Millions Are Starving in the Horn of Africa, but Nobody's Talking About It

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| Fri Sep. 2, 2011 9:32 AM PDT

Obama: (Still) Killing Terrorists the Bush Way

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| Fri Sep. 2, 2011 9:10 AM PDT

Fashion Victims

You might think sandblasted jeans are trendy. Too bad they're also making workers sick.

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| Fri Sep. 2, 2011 3:00 AM PDT

Tar Sands Promoters Turn to Oprah Fans for Support

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| Wed Aug. 31, 2011 7:53 AM PDT