Human and Environmental Rights Come With Mutual Responsibilities, by David Gallup

Protests at COP27

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by David Gallup
Guest Writer, Dandelion Salad
December 19, 2022

If we want a world where our human and environmental rights are elevated, we must place as much importance on our responsibilities to humanity and the planet as we put on our rights.

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Rise Up America, Rise Up! by Mohammed Mesbahi

2014 People's Climate March NYC 20

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by Mohammed Mesbahi
Share the World’s Resources
October 30, 2014

A letter to an American activist

The time has come when America must rapidly transform its values through a more inclusive and spiritual vision, based upon a just sharing of the world’s resources. It is up to you, the youth of America, to lead the way by organising a non-stop demonstration in every state, until that nationwide wave of peaceful protest eventually catches on globally.


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Julian Assange Addresses UN On Human Rights: US Is Trying To Build A ‘Regime Of Secrecy’ + Transcript

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Updated: Sept. 27, 2012 added transcript

"Don't Shoot the Messenger" - Julian Assange, Embassy of Ecuador, Knightsbridge, London

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Sep 26, 2012 by RTAmerica

On Wednesday night, Julian Assange, the creator of Wikileaks, addressed the United Nations General Assembly in an event called “Strengthening Human Rights” from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he has been trapped for several months. The event that was hosted by the Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino and gave Assange a platform to draw attention to his case and he emphasized the importance of revealing the truth. Here is that speech.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

As adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, December 10, 1948

Preamble

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

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Trouble by Mark A. Goldman

by Mark A. Goldman
Guest Writer
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www.gpln.com
July 21, 2011

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Trouble!  We got trouble, my friends, right here in River City!  Trouble, trouble… trouble.

Politicians these days seem to end every address they make with the prayer… “… and God Bless America!”   God hears.

Trouble.  We got trouble.

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Blood, death and failure by Mark A. Goldman

by Mark A. Goldman
Guest Writer
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http://www.gpln.com
January 19, 2011

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It was reported today that President Obama confronted the president of China, Hu Jintao, about China’s human rights record.

There is no question that China’s record on human rights is nothing to be proud of, but by my way of thinking, Obama’s record on human rights ought to have earned him his walking papers by now… by way of impeachment . Continue reading

El Imperio and the Declaration of Human Rights by Cindy Sheehan + video

Cindy Sheehan for Congress

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by Cindy Sheehan
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featured writer
Cindy Sheehan for Congress

December 11, 2008

Dear Lo,

Since my son, Casey was a victim of the US Military Empire in 2004, I have traveled the world and met with people in almost 20 countries that have also been victimized by the US. Continue reading