Homelessness is defined as “the state of having no home.” In the 1950s, the idea of homelessness was just that, an idea. About “70% of the world’s population of about 2.5 billion people,” lived in rural areas. Today, however, it is estimated that at least 150 million people across the world are homeless with a … Continue reading What is Homelessness and Why is it an Issue?
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Thoughts on Homelessness in Birmingham
During the winter break, I spent a lot of time in Birmingham, staying with my sister and with friends, far away from my farm and home in Columbiana. Our farm is more like an animal rescue or sanctuary that does not generate much income but enough to accommodate. Besides hundreds of animals being surrendered or … Continue reading Thoughts on Homelessness in Birmingham
Arab Spring 2.0
The Second Arab Spring has risen, but this time it is much more peaceful, democratic, and youth-centered than the first. Why is this important? 2011 was quite the year for everyone except me. I still attended elementary school, could not ride a bike or swim, and had no idea what I was going to do … Continue reading Arab Spring 2.0
Under Pressure: How Court Debts Inform Racial and Wealth Inequality
On Thursday, November 7th, the Institute for Human Rights co-sponsored an event alongside Students for Human Rights at UAB to present representatives from Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice. During their lecture and discussion with audience members, they addressed how racial inequality and systemic poverty influence court debts as well as what we can … Continue reading Under Pressure: How Court Debts Inform Racial and Wealth Inequality
Predatory Preparers: Exploitation Through Tax Returns
For most adults in the United States, the year starts with the tax season. During this time, they have their tax returns prepared and filed and either pay any taxes they owe or receive a refund if they overpaid their taxes throughout the prior year. This year, the tax season began on January 28 and … Continue reading Predatory Preparers: Exploitation Through Tax Returns
Book Review: White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
by Mary Johnson-Butterworth I recently read White Fragility by Robin Diangelo. Diangelo is an academic, lecturer, and author and has been a consultant and trainer on issues of racial and social justice for more than twenty years. She formerly served as a tenured professor of multicultural education at Westfield State University.” I picked up the … Continue reading Book Review: White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
Election Day 2018: A Win for Human Rights
by Pam Zuber “That’s how we can end this dangerous cycle — by making sure that every single person we know makes their voice heard, in this election and in every election. Because when we all vote, we all do better.” –Michelle Obama, Shondaland, 2018 On November 6, 2018, we did do better in many areas. … Continue reading Election Day 2018: A Win for Human Rights
Amendment Four: Voting Restoration In Florida
On November 6, 2018, Florida voted on the Voting Restoration Ballot (also known as Amendment 4) and restored the right to vote of over one million citizens of the state. This is a true success in the improvement of access to voting rights in America. As a country, we have come a long way in terms of … Continue reading Amendment Four: Voting Restoration In Florida
A Peculiar Request: The Right to Life
Paducah, Kentucky. This is the first school shooting I remember. All these years later, I still remember what I thought once I saw the photos: “How did this happen? Surely this is a random tragedy that will never happen again.” The writing of this blog comes just over five weeks on the memory side of … Continue reading A Peculiar Request: The Right to Life
Covenants without the sword: International humanitarian law (IHL) and sexual violence
by LISA SHARLACH, PhD **Trigger warning: this blog speaks about sexual violence against women. How do we stop sexual violence in civil war? My goal is not to offer a comparative assessment of various tactics to stop war rape. Instead, I look at the ineffectiveness of one particular tactic – law, both domestic and international. … Continue reading Covenants without the sword: International humanitarian law (IHL) and sexual violence
