ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills
New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim
"...to the United Nations accusing Texas of violating the human rights of LGBTQ+ Texans...."
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Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Human Rights Are Indivisible
International Human Rights Day activities in Austin strung together workers' rights, social services, and Texas' awful death penalty.
"...Austin's celebration last week of International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, was small but earnest. A..."
Dec. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King
Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran
Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out
"...oppression occurring around the world. People are demanding their rights in society: equality for women and men, children's rights,..."
Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan
Human Rights Complaint Filed Against State Senate
Three former Senate staffers have filed suit for discriminatory firing.
"...Staat filed a complaint with the Texas Commission on Human Rights against the Texas State Senate, charging sexual discrimination..."
Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King
Human Rights? Not at Work
A conference in Austin ponders the odd notion that workers are human beings with rights
"...former Michigan congressman was in Austin as the Workers' Rights Are Human Rights Tour, gathering at University Presbyterian Church..."
Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Michael King
Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality
A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action
"...card season is upon us and, according to the Human Rights Campaign, Texas still has a long way to..."
Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
One Resistance and LGBTQ Human Rights Rallies
"...One Resistance and LGBTQ Human Rights Rally protesters took over Downtown Austin Friday evening...."
Jan. 23, 2017 Photo Gallery
Paul Rusesabagina: Human Rights in Action
Real-life hero of 'Hotel Rwanda' is honored for saving lives
"...Rusesabagina was in Austin to accept the Tigar Center Human Rights Award honoring him for his actions: As manager..."
Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rita Radostitz
PHOTOS: One Resistance and LGBTQ Human Rights Rallies
One Resistance and LGBTQ Human Rights Rally protesters took over downtown
Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature
Human Rights Commission Takes on Trump
Commission signs a resolution reaffirming city's commitment to "inclusion, equity, and freedom for all"
"...marked by misogyny, racism, and xenophobia encouraged the city's Human Rights Commission to pass a resolution reaffirming Austin's commitment..."
Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Violating Human Rights May Come Home to Family
"...If we continue to allow these obvious violations of human rights to exist, there are no guarantees that someone..."
July 19, 2007 Postmarks
Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights
When community matters more than the law
"...of itself, is a violation of residents' Fourth Amendment rights to proper search and seizure...."
Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi
COP27: Protecting the Human Rights of Climate Refugees
VIDEO: Experts consider the legal & moral issues of climate migration
"...Historically, "human displacement" has been a subset of the larger issue..."
Nov. 21, 2022 News Post
Human Flow
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei directs an epic overview of the global refugee crisis.
"...the medium of film, as well as agitating for human rights with his latest work Human Flow, an epic..."
Oct. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Wrongs and Rights
"...released its 2002 Annual Report on the status of human rights around the world. The report, which documents human..."
May 31, 2002 News Feature by Michael King
City to Review LGBT Rights Performance
CM Riley wants Austin to be equality leader
"...Austin may lead Texas in supporting LGBT rights, but City Council wants the city to also lead..."
May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson
Pro Sports Leagues Violate Players’ Due Process Rights, UT Study Finds
And they have recommendations to make it right
"...UT Human Rights Clinic researchers describe several ways the leagues may..."
April 28, 2023 News Feature by Katie Karp
Investigation Finds Hostile Work Environment in Civil Rights Office
Things fall apart
"...Carol Johnson, head of the city's Office of Civil Rights, remains on administrative leave as the city determines what..."
July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
The Human Stain
Despite some terrific moments, Philip Roth's words fail to stick to the screen.
"...imprisonment: to ourselves and to others, to our basest human desires and to the most ruthless of society’s strictures...."
Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
TCRP Hands TYC Mom Civil Rights Nod
Texas Civil Rights Project awards abuse-case whistle-blower.
"...as the recipient of this year’s Henry B. Gonzalez Human Rights Award. Given by the Texas Civil Rights Project,..."
Oct. 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker
A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project
New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard
"...spring, the board of trustees for the Texas Civil Rights Project, a community lawyering organization known for taking cases..."
Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights
While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states
"...the ACLU of Texas and the Center for Reproductive Rights, a Harris County judge had issued a temporary restraining..."
July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Diversidad Sin Fronteras, PJ Raval Unite Over Trans Rights
Call Her Ganda screening hopes to highlight trans migrants
"...access to necessary medical care, according to a 2016 Human Rights Watch report based on interviews between 2011 and..."
Nov. 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma
Perry's Statement an Affront to Human Dignity
"...integrity and honor, despite a growing a lack of human rights in the state of Texas. These veterans deserve..."
June 21, 2005 Postmarks
Supremes Stand for Individual Rights
Two new opinions from the high court check state powers
"...the U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings strengthening individual rights against state power. In the first, the court redefined..."
June 26, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith
City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization
Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized
"...shared building of the NAACP and the city Civil Rights Office, criticizing Interim City Manager Jesús Garza's proposal to..."
Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Qmmunity: Advocacy Orgs’ Toolkit Informs Trans Students of Their Rights
Plus, don't miss queer crafting, But I'm a Cheerleader screening, and more events
"...the 87th Texas Legislature kicks off this week, LGBTQIA rights advocates are reminding young trans Texans: You have rights..."
Sept. 24, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan
Human Sorrows Not More Important Than Animals'
"...Acosta's comments that Ellen DeGeneres should be crying over human wrongs, not animal rights [“TV Eye,” Screens, Oct. 26]...."
Oct. 29, 2007 Postmarks
Strive for Human Virtue
"...sacred, ancestral lands that indigenous migrants had a basic human right to move freely on. U.S. intervention in Central..."
June 26, 2018 Postmarks
Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights
Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts
"...on costly litigation. Attorneys with the Center for Reproductive Rights have strongly hinted they'd be ready to hit back..."
June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
The White Horse
