Human Rights

  1. WATCH: Oprah Winfrey Denied Entry to Store: ‘Racism Still Exists…’

    In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Oprah Winfrey reveals her past experiences with racism and how she was discriminated in a handbag boutique in Zurich.

    August 9, 2013
  2. Norwegian Woman Jailed in Dubai After Being Raped by Coworker

    The UAE court instead found her guilty of drinking alcohol and wanting the sex that was forced upon her.

    July 21, 2013
  3. Snowden Seeks Temporary Asylum in Russia Before Latin America

    NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is attempting to get temporary asylum in Russia until he can be assured safe passage to Latin America. He invited representatives from the UN, Am…

    July 12, 2013
  4. Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Gets Force Fed to Protest Guantánamo Bay

    In light of the massive hunger strike happened in the U.S.-operated prison at Guantanamo Bay, Mos Def is force fed in the same method as the prisoners.

    July 8, 2013
  5. Alexi Ashe, Engaged to Seth Meyers: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know [Video]

    SNL’s Seth Meyers proposed to girlfriend Alexi Ashe, Brooklyn lawyer, and she said yes! Check out what you don’t know: how she makes Seth cry & more.

    July 5, 2013
  6. Jennifer Lopez Blasted for Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to President of Turkmenistan: Evil World Leader [Video]

    Jennifer Lopez is in hot water after singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to evil world leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan. Uh oh.

    July 1, 2013
  7. Twitter Wants Ban of #BloodStrawberries from Greece After Workers Shot Demanding Pay [VIDEO]

    Twitter is abuzz with a call to ban strawberries from Manolada, Greece after nearly 30 Bangladeshi migrant workers were shot for demanding back pay.

    April 18, 2013