The state itself is a form of oppression. In a modern-day context this may seem like a false statement, however it is quite true. The state oppresses and restrains us every day, keeping us back from our full potential through its laws and security apparatus that enforce the whims of the state. Yet, this is not only done on a physical and economic level, but is also done based on one’s sexuality...
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Today it was reported by the New York Times that the NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a report stating that the Syrian opposition was committing war crimes. Specifically, the Times stated that the rebels had been accused of a “catalog of abuses including ‘kidnapping, detention and torture of security force members, government supporters and people identified as members of pro-government...
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A new bill, HR 347, the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011, also known as the “Trespassing Bill,” is soon to be signed into law by President Obama. This bill effectively criminalizes protest and will hurt protest groups and movements such as Occupy quite hard.   The bill as states that anyone who knowingly “enters or remains in any restricted building...
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be found all over the globe today. From private, medical NGOs such as Doctors Without Borders to UN-run NGOs like UNICEF, non-governmental organizations are an increasingly important part of the 21st century and aid states in fulfilling tasks such as feeding people, ensuring that the environment is taken care of, and advocating for social equality. However,...
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