Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.

Mar 3, 2008 - Stephen McGroggan

Most companies are committed to a work environment characterized by respect and equal opportunities for each individual, whatever their personal situation and details.

Oct 9, 2009 - Iulia Mihai

In Ontario, renters are protected by two key pieces of legislation. This is a brief analysis on how human rights legislation affects one's right to rental housing.

Feb 17, 2009 - Angela Browne

Protecting the environment shouldn't be treated like a noble pipe-dream, but a fundamental human rights concern.

Aug 14, 2007 - Randy Walden

Germany cracks down on homeschooling families

Oct 7, 2006 - Christine Alcott

Though American writer Denis Johnson's fiction writing is cause enough for celebration, fans of his poetry hope that he hasn't given it up.

Jun 20, 2010 - Douglas Nordfors

Peter Collins, serving life for the killing of Cst. David Utman in 1983, was awarded damages after a finding that CSC discriminated against him.

Jan 14, 2011 - Arthur Weinreb

Israeli prisoner, Gilad Shalit, has been held illegally by Hamas since 2006. Worldwide rallies for him put a human face on the cause of human rights.

Dec 12, 2010 - Jen L. Jones

A private member's bill would scrap section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, that prevents Canadians from fully exercising their right to free speech.

Oct 2, 2011 - Arthur Weinreb

Irene Khan's book the unheard truth links poverty to the abuse of human rights and provides fresh perspectives on how to deal with global poverty.

May 9, 2010 - Rolly Pelovangu

Punjabi governor Salman Taseer was killed for opposing the Islamic blasphemy law. Qadri, his killer, is now praised, as Pakistani society splits further.

Jan 7, 2011 - Jen L. Jones

An introduction to the author of Human Forest, Wild Goods, The New Make Believe, and translator of Danish writer Inger Christensen's novels.

Apr 27, 2010 - Marissa Bell Toffoli

Some Americans feel winning wars is the ultimate patriotic act.

Apr 24, 2011 - Paula Marie Deubel

Many say same-sex marriage poses a threat to Western civilization, the traditional family, freedom of religion, gender identification and even the heterosexual lifestyle

Dec 8, 2009 - Irene Warren

Eight years on from the 1998 Aboriginal delegation to Britain, and has anything changed? Sure! It's worse!

Jun 14, 2006 - Woorama

Ever heard the word "Tundra"? An aboriginal language word of the Reindeer people of Scandinavia, the Indigenous Sami.

Jul 25, 2006 - Woorama

Recent changes in felon disenfranchisement laws in Florida may have an impact on the next election.

Jul 25, 2007 - Melanie S. Pinkert