Tag: human rights
Jordan's protests for reform
Anti-government activists and supporters of Jordan's King Abdullah are both calling for reform in Jordan....
Historically black colleges: Still a good educational option?
New study indicates graduates of historically black colleges may not achieve same success as counterparts who attend traditionally white schools. ...
Turkey's press freedom problem
There are now 61 journalists in detention in Turkey, a country that is held up as a model for Islamic democracies....
The backlash against women and Egypt's revolution
In Egypt, forces are conspiring to stop the advancement of women's rights and the revolution, according to a leading Egyptian feminist....
How protests take down dictatorships
Popular protests in places like Egypt and Libya are still about convincing the country's elites....
Bringing justice and human rights to Tunisia
Post-revolution expectations are huge in Tunisia, but stopping corruption and bringing human rights justice is difficult....
Arizona's new immigration laws
The Arizona legislature is considering a new round of laws aimed at curbing undocumented immigration into the state. ...
Morocco's anti-poverty, anti-protests
The monarchy in Morocco is trying to tackle poverty in an attempt to hold back protests....
Saudi Arabian women fight for equal rights
Women are working hard to reshape attitudes toward women’s rights and domestic violence in Saudi Arabia....
Can Morocco quell the protests?
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has a reputation as a moderate, but many in the country are demanding more change....
