HHS Defends Pro-Life Nurse’s Conscience Rights

Hospital forced staff 'to participate in abortions against their moral or religious objections'

Elizabeth Matamoros
August 30, 2019 4:10 PM

The University of Vermont Medical Center violated the Church Amendment by forcing a pro-life nurse to assist in an abortion, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pompeo Announces New Human Rights Commission

The commission will advise on 'human rights grounded in our nation's Founding principles'

Jeffrey Cimmino
July 8, 2019 10:55 AM

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of a new human rights commission during a press conference on Monday.

Hong Kong Police Fire Rubber Bullets as Extradition Bill Protests Turn to Chaos

Reuters
June 12, 2019 9:25 AM

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators who threw plastic bottles on Wednesday as protests against an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial descended into violent chaos.

China Tensions Loom at Commemoration of Tiananmen Massacre

Speakers at the rally included activists, witnesses to the massacre, and several members of Congress

Philip Caldwell
June 5, 2019 11:25 AM

The nonprofit Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation held a rally on Capitol Hill Tuesday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Cotton: ‘China’s Repression at Home Enables Aggression Abroad’ Against U.S., Our Allies

Jeffrey Cimmino
February 6, 2019 4:05 PM

China Threatens Religious Freedom for Millions, Panel Warns

Panelists describe drastic increase in persecution by the Chinese Communist Party since last year

Chinese policemen push Uighur women protesting in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang region in China

Mikhael Smits
February 6, 2019 2:15 PM

Religious minorities in China are in grave danger, a panel of experts and activists warned Tuesday.

Singling Out the Jewish State

Ilhan Omar, Amnesty International, and selective indignation against Israel

Aaron Kliegman
January 31, 2019 5:57 PM

At a certain point, one cannot help but ask progressives who single out Israel for criticism a question: is it just a coincidence that Israel happens to be the world's only Jewish state?

Human Rights Organization Calls on Booking Websites to Boycott Listings in Jerusalem, West Bank Settlements

Jeffrey Cimmino
January 30, 2019 11:22 AM

Amnesty International has called on the four largest vacation booking websites to boycott West Bank settlements and Jewish listings in east Jerusalem.

Gabbard Has Close Ties to Hindu Nationalists in the United States

Jeffrey Cimmino
January 7, 2019 10:27 AM

A recently released report found Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D., Hawaii) is closely tied to Hindu Americans who favor Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are connected to Hindu nationalist organizations in India.

Sen. Rubio, Rep. Smith Condemn Chinese Persecution of Religious Minorities

Chinese government targeting Christians, Muslims, and ethnic minorities in unprecedented ways

Mikhael Smits
October 10, 2018 2:00 PM

Senator Marco Rubio (R., Fla.) and Congressman Christopher Smith (R., N.J.) condemned the "unconscionable" persecution of religious minorities in China during a press conference Wednesday.