Tag Archives: Humanity

Why a library fire feels like an ‘attack on humanity’

PBS NewsHour = Published on Nov 13, 2018 – “In April 1986, fire raged through the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles, damaging or destroying more than a million books. Journalist and author Susan Orlean resurrects this nearly forgotten story … Continue reading

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New on LLRX – Caged Humanity: Conditions of Confinement and Death in Custody

Via LLRX – Caged Humanity: Conditions of Confinement and Death in Custody – Unseen, confinement is where society’s unspent rage takes its toll on human lives. It reduces existence to a room that grows smaller with each degradation. A house … Continue reading

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Syria forces may be committing crimes against humanity: UN report

[JURIST] Syrian government forces cracking down on the opposition may be committing crimes against humanity, according to a report [text, PDF; press release] published Thursday by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) [official website]. The … Continue reading

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Libya may be committing crimes against humanity: UN rights chief

[JURIST] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay [official profile] said Tuesday that the Libyan government’s response to recent protests may amount to crmies against humanity [press release]. Pillay cited the use of machine guns, snipers and military planes … Continue reading

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