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Privacy, PRISM, and the Future of Surveillance
June 18, 2013
A Fresh Start for U.S. Policy in Central Africa
June 18, 2013Open Society Voices
Talking about Immigrant Rights
May 7, 2013 | We invite you to take a look at our series focused on immigrant rights. It lifts the voices of some of the best and the brightest leaders at the forefront of developing real solutions to our nation’s immigration system.
News Digest: South African Parliament Passes Secrecy Bill
May 3, 2013 | Weekly news digest produced by the Information Program. This week’s top story reports that the South African Parliament has passed a controversial bill to protect state secrets.
A Flowering of Freedom in Georgia
May 1, 2013 | Last year was marked by turbulence in Georgia, but it was also marked by dynamic civil campaigns that mobilized citizens to demand fairness, transparency, and greater respect for human rights.
Case Watch: Europe’s Economic Crisis Goes to Court
April 30, 2013 | As Europe's economic downturns continues, the courts are being called upon to adjudicate social justice issues.
Grantee Spotlight
Failing to Heal: Hunger Strikes in Guantánamo and the Role of Medical Professionals
April 30, 2013 | As many as 130 detainees at Guantanamo are currently on hunger strike.
Announcing the 2013 Black Male Achievement Fellowship Finalists
April 30, 2013 | Today, we are proud to announce 14 finalists for the Black Male Achievement Fellowship.
Dirty Money, Murky Deals: Europe’s Role Facilitating Corruption
April 30, 2013 | The Angola-Russia debt deal highlights the flaws in EU rules related to banking, illicit financial flows and anti-corruption.
President Obama and #DrugPolicyReform: A Leap in the Right Direction
April 29, 2013 | On April 24, the Obama Administration released its 2013 National Drug Control Strategy—and it contains some huge gains for harm reduction advocates.
Condemning Sex Workers is a Dangerous Proposition
April 26, 2013 | The “anti-prostitution pledge” detracts from the very goals of the U.S.’s HIV and AIDS programs, and violates first amendment rights.
Immigration Reform Is a Women’s Issue
April 26, 2013 | Commonsense immigration reform is a critical part of the fight for women’s equality.