March 1, 2013 |
by Chris Stone
The first reflex of most people after a disaster is to imagine that people need food, clothing, and shelter. And they do. But there are basic needs that have nothing to do with physical necessities.
March 1, 2013 |
by Laleh Ispahani
There’s much at stake in the Voting Rights Act case, including the fundamental question of whether Congress has the power to ensure equal opportunity to participate in our democracy.
March 1, 2013 |
by Bill Vandenberg
With politics and principles leading to the failure of Congressional leaders to unite, we now face $85 billion in automatic cuts which will take a meat cleaver approach to chopping the budget, rather than a surgical scalpel.
February 28, 2013 |
by Emi MacLean
A case before the European Court of Human Rights seeks to establish the full truth about a Soviet massacre of Polish POWs during World War II.
February 28, 2013 |
by Zaw Zaw, Jeffrey Stein
Despite positive developments in Burma, the country remains mired in conflict. These photographs present a snapshot of life in Burma today, highlighting the causes for hope and progress and the immense challenges that remain.
February 28, 2013 |
by Lauren Frohne
How do you make seen what is unseen, or capture a truth the world can’t—or won’t—see from the surface? Documentary photographer Björn Steinz shares his work and insights from documenting Roma settlements in Slovakia.
February 28, 2013 |
by Elizabeth Wydra
Who gets to decide when the problem of racial discrimination in voting is solved? Learn more in this breakdown of yesterday's Supreme Court heard arguments on Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
February 27, 2013 |
by Adam Culbreath
It is with great sadness that we convey the news of the untimely death of Flozelle Woodmore, who for years gave voice to the individuals, families, and communities most harmed by the criminal justice system.
February 26, 2013 |
by Kersty McCourt
The provision of effective pretrial justice has in the past not received the attention it merits from both governments and international aid donors. But there are encouraging signs of change.
Grantee Spotlight
February 25, 2013 |
by Andrej Nosko, Katalin Széger
Katalin Széger, of the Kurt Lewin Foundation, discusses Active Citizenship with Andrej Nosko of the Open Society Think Tank Fund.
