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Human Rights, Sex Trafficking, and Prostitution
by Alice Leuchtag
The trafficking of women and girls into prostitution
is a global phenomenon. Despite laws against slavery in practically every
country, young people continue to be sold into or exploited by the sex
industry, one of the most profitable industries in the world.
Prostitution, Humanism, and a Woman's Choice
by Kimberly Klinger
Feminism has always advocated a woman's right to make her own decisions. For some feminists today this includes the decision to take up prostitution. Ways are being developed so that the decriminalization of prostitution and the opening of minds can help protect women and men who freely choose sex work.
Divine Discrimination: Mormons and Women's Rights at the UN
by Richard A. Garrard
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in seeking to influence United Nations policies on the status and treatment of women, in operating in opposition to much of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Origins of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict: The Defining Moment
by David Schafer (Read Article)
Following the 1949 armistice, the Cold War became the most influential outside force shaping the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. And that conflict reached its historic climax with the Six-Day War of 1967, the outcome of which established the current boundaries of Israel and its territories.
Violence Among the Palestinians
by Erika Waak (Read Article)
For over a decade the Palestinian Authority has violated Palestinian human rights and civil liberties by routinely killing civilians. The Palestinian people are ill protected by their own judicial system, which has allowed arrests and executions without charge or trial.
How I Got Booted Out of the BSA
by Darrell Lambert
An Eagle Scout who has earned thirty-seven merit badges, has worked nearly 780 hours of community service, and has helped lead a Boy Scout troop in his hometown is being kicked out of the Boy Scouts just for being an atheist.
Paul Wellstone
by George Erickson (Read Article)
A remembrance for all who shared Wellstone's ideals.
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The Issue At Hand LETTERS TO THE UP FRONT: CREATIVE CONTROVERSY: CHURCH AND STATE: MEDIA BEAT: CIVIL LIBERTIES WATCH: P.S.: READER COMMENTARY: REVIEWS WORTH NOTING Cover: Original illustration © 2002 by Ron Chironna, www.ronaldchironna.com
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