The Congo is a region lush with resources – gold, diamonds, and minerals. Yet for all its wealth, it has been ravaged by war and disease, hunger and displacement for years. Nearly ...
The crisis in Darfur, Sudan, has escalated enormously over the past six violent years of fighting between the Sudanese government, teamed with its acting Janjaweed militia, and Darfurian rebel groups,...
Hello! Recently, a friend of mine has been involved with Dream for Darfur, working with celebrities, actors and artists calling attention to the current crisis in Darfur. Particularly during the Olympics...
Racism and Immigration
Race pervades every aspect of immigration law in the United States. Historically, U.S. immigration laws, which are primarily based on racial attitudes, a...
Ricken Patel from Avaaz checked in. He’s the Executive Director and if you haven’t checked it out yet, please do! They are doing some powerful work - it’s what will make parts (all…) of this world a true...
I'm back in Eastern Chad for my 6 time. We are in refugee camp Oure Cassoni. It is a camp that is in the middle of the desert, and where life is very much on the edge. The refugees we are visiting have...
Today, slavery is unthinkable. Most people in this country puke at the thought of owing another human being. But most people think little about killing the unborn. Most people say it is a matter of...