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Voices May 29, 2019 David Danzig

“We Are Tired of Being Ignored”

Following a brutal murder in Mali, one of Africa’s most celebrated artists helped rally a movement to defend the rights of people with albinism, and organized a defiant musical festival unlike anything the world had ever seen.

Voices October 27, 2016 Yukiko Yamagata

A Photo Exhibit Explores Life in the “Urban Now”

The collaboration between a photographer and an anthropologist takes viewers inside Congo’s urban spaces.

Voices October 26, 2016 Julie Fernandes

Congress Has a Chance to Restore—and Strengthen—the Voting Rights Act

Since it was gutted by the Supreme Court, evidence of voting discrimination has emerged. Two bills before congress could fix that.

Voices October 25, 2016 Sara Prestianni

Where Europe’s Migrants Wait

As authorities begin clearing France’s largest informal refugee camp, a photo series explores the “jungles” created by Europe’s dysfunctional migration policies.

Voices October 17, 2016 Yael Stein

How Israel Bombs Gaza with Impunity

When innocent civilians were killed, the military absolved its soldiers of wrongdoing—or declined to investigate at all.

Voices October 13, 2016 Chris Stone

Death Threats in Haiti

Amid natural disaster and threats of violence, our foundation in Haiti continues working to create the zones of freedom on which open society depends.

Voices October 12, 2016

Q&A: Zones Where No One Has Guns—Not Even the Police

What if cities carved out spaces where no one—including cops—could carry firearms?

Voices October 6, 2016 Thomas Lohninger

How We Kept the Internet Open in Europe

When telecom companies launched an assault on net neutrality, a coalition of advocates fought back with an historic response.

Voices October 6, 2016 Rachel Herzing

Let’s Reduce, Not Reform, Policing in America

It’s time to imagine how we can shrink the size and scope of police forces, reduce the number of gadgets at cops’ disposal, and constrain law enforcement’s ability to ensnare us.

Voices October 5, 2016 George Soros

Russia’s Bombing of Aleppo Must End

I appeal to the people of Russia, Europe, and the rest of the world not to stand idly by, but to spread the word and voice their outrage.

Voices October 5, 2016 Alvaro Montenegro

Urban and Rural Guatemalans Find Common Ground in Fighting Corruption

Activists are connecting discontent in urban centers with the ancestral resistance of indigenous communities.

Voices September 30, 2016 Eleanor Acer

Pledges Alone Won’t Improve the Lives of Refugees

Two summits last week on refugees and migrants produced promises of aid and plans for compacts. Now advocates must ensure those states follow through.

Voices September 30, 2016 Stefano Liberti

Five Migrants Struggle and Thrive in Italy’s Chaotic Reception System

A series of short films shows a dysfunctional patchwork of migrant reception centers—and the lives of those forced to navigate it.

Voices September 30, 2016 Vincent Warren

The Case against Stop-and-Frisk

Stop and frisk failed in New York City—a lesson that should be heeded by any community considering its adoption.

Voices September 27, 2016 Joel Campagna & Eszter Filippinyi

Tunisia’s New Right to Information Law Needs People Power to Work

The country is blazing a trail for transparency in a challenging region. But the law’s potential for advancing democracy will depend on citizens’ ability to use it.

Voices September 26, 2016 Eric Witte

Torture and False Testimony Leave Mexico on a Journey to Nowhere

Mexico's official version of the disappearance of 43 students two years ago has been left profoundly tainted by the widespread use of torture.

Voices September 23, 2016

Q&A: The Problem with Charlotte’s Police

Local police have lagged behind the rest of the state in accountability and transparency—contributing to the unrest following Keith Scott’s death.

Voices September 23, 2016 Alex Mik

In the EU, One in Five People in Prison Haven’t Yet Been Found Guilty of Any Crime

Why are courts using pretrial detention as a first resort rather than a last one?

Voices September 22, 2016 Ignacio Cano

Breaking Down the Silos between Latin America’s Homicide Reduction Programs

A new initiative aims to map antihomicide efforts across the violence-plagued region.

Voices February 5, 2018

Q&A: European Roma’s Path to Equality

Europe’s largest ethnic minority is still weighed down by prejudice and misunderstanding. By using a multifaceted strategy of litigation, public education, and direct advocacy, the Roma are changing their position.

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