Human Rights - news
Trafficking bills differ in critical ways
A clash between the Department of Justice and foes of human trafficking over how to address the global problem is on display in the conflicting pieces of legislation they support. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National
DOJ’s reasoning on bill ‘indefensible’
The Department of Justice’s reasons for opposing legislation designed to strengthen the federal effort against human trafficking are “indefensible,” a Southern Baptist public policy specialist says. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National
Land, others warn Bush: Get Department of Justice in line on human trafficking bill
Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land has joined in warning President Bush his own Department of Justice is threatening to tarnish his legacy on combating human trafficking. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National
The August Recess and You
Other than a few courageous, committed congressmen trying desperately to force Congress to act on the need to drill for the oil within our own borders, your congressman and senators are back in their home states and districts for the August recess. more »
by: Barrett Duke - Aug 12, 2008 - comments: 5 - topic(s): Family, Living, Health, Marriage, Life, Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
In China speech on eve of Olympics, Bush declares opposition to country’s repression
President Bush declared the United States’ “firm opposition” to China’s repression of religious liberty and other human rights on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 7, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
More Than Olympic Gold at Stake in China
All eyes are on China this week as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games officially commence Friday. Millions will tune in over the course of more than two weeks to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for their sport’s highest honor, Olympic gold. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Aug 5, 2008 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Rep.: Bush should use ‘bully pulpit’ in China
For Republican Congressman Zach Wamp, the only successful trip by President Bush to China for the Olympics will be one in which he uses the “bully pulpit of the White House.” more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Bush urged to encourage Chinese believers
The right words from President Bush in Beijing could prove extremely helpful to many Christians suffering in China, said a leading advocate for the persecuted church in that country. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
House, Bush send signals to China on rights abuses
The U.S. House of Representatives and President Bush have signaled to China’s Communist regime its violations of religious liberty and other human rights will not be forgotten as the opening of the Summer Olympics in Beijing nears. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
LIFE DIGEST: WIC connects poor to No. 1 abortion provider
The federal government not only abundantly funds Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), but now it is referring poor women to the Web site of the country’s leading abortion provider. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation