Human Rights

UN studies ‘status of women’

Sheila Liaugminas | 25 March 2013

That requires a qualifier, depending on what constitutes the UN, and which group there is being cited.

Of Pope Benedict XVI and Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Sheila Liaugminas | 22 February 2013

So there, side by side in two top-of-the-fold articles in the Sunday New York Times the other day, were two stories that are seemingly unrelated, but are totally of a piece. A few days later now, they demand attention.

To really honor Dr. King

Sheila Liaugminas | 22 January 2013

First, respect the fact that he was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Reverend first.

Obama sworn in

Sheila Liaugminas | 22 January 2013

On two Bibles, one formerly belonging to President Abraham Lincoln, the other to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

South Sudan thirsty for independence

Sheila Liaugminas | 19 July 2011

Depending on where you get your news, the separation of Sudan into two territories is either great human interest news fraught with difficulty, or disastrous ongoing drama marked by violent ruptures.

They’re targeting Christians

Sheila Liaugminas | 06 May 2011

Though this is not new, it is intensifying.

Religious liberty not guaranteed

Sheila Liaugminas | 09 December 2010

For years we’ve seen signs that the constitutionally protected freedom of religion is under new and real threats. The temptation may have been to think ‘Yeah….but’…and not really believe it could become in America what it is in oppressive countries. If so, think again. (After all, remember…the Constitution was intended and worded to protect life. Look where that went.)

Disabilities Act has an anniversary

Sheila Liaugminas | 27 July 2010

And it may be short-lived.

Bureacratic bullies get pushback

Sheila Liaugminas | 30 December 2009

First, get power. Then, consolidate it. Next, break promises to the people who helped you get power that you would still recognize their autonomy on important issues. Don’t allow debate, shut down opposition. Exert control.

Over 47,200 signatures

Sheila Liaugminas | 23 November 2009

The Manhattan Declaration is growing and recalling Christians to conscience.

‘A radical redefinition of the term gender’

Sheila Liaugminas | 15 October 2009

In a report on the protection of human rights? In the context of counter-terrorism? What’s this about….?

UN-characteristic

Sheila Liaugminas | 23 September 2009

For all the ink spilled today on those notorious speeches on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly, I haven’t seen anything focus on what President Barack Obama referred to as the UN founding charter, its mission, and that of the United States….the universal human rights of all people everywhere.