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Tag: human rights

“Cruel and Unusual Punishment” of Incarcerated Youth

Posted on September 20, 2015August 26, 2022 by Michael Vavrus

            California’s decision this month to reform the use of solitary confinement of prisoners brought further attention to the wide-spread use of this medieval method of incarceration.  The use of medieval dungeons in U.S. prisons consistently violates the 8th Amendment’s prohibition against “cruel and unusual punishment.”  Solitary confinement in 21st century prison-dungeons…

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“Europe,” the Migration Crisis, and Multiculturalism

Posted on September 7, 2015August 26, 2022 by Michael Vavrus

            As some migrants are hailing their arrival to Germany, I’m reminded of the statement by Germany’s popular conservative chancellor Angela Merkel and de facto leader of the European Union.  In 2013 when faced with an increase in immigrants, especially Muslims, Merkel reacted by declaring that “the multicultural concept…has failed, and failed…

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  • “Refuse Fascism” InterviewMay 30, 2023
    I was recently interviewed by RefuseFascism.org. Note: First 1 minute contains short clips from the full interview. Next, host Coco Das provides anti-fascist news and commentaries. At about 8 minutes … Read more
  • A New Governing Regime: Far-Right ExtremismJuly 10, 2022
             It’s taking us far too long to recognize the ugly hand of fascism. Why, you may ask?  History demonstrates rising fascist politics from far-right movements become increasingly entrenched, operating … Read more
  • Failed Coups & Far-Right Electoral PoliticsJune 20, 2022
    Adolph Hitler’s “behavior during imprisonment convinced the authorities that, like his political organization…he was no longer to be feared.  It is believed he will retire to private life and to … Read more
  • Critical Race TheoryJune 20, 2021
    Here we are in the 3rd decade of the 21st century and the denial that race was central to the founding of the U.S. continues from conservative and far right … Read more
  • Time for a Multi-Party Political SystemJanuary 6, 2021
    The takeover of the U.S. Capitol by violent right-wing extremists that resulted in Congress being shut down today is telling by the support such paramilitary groups have received from key … Read more
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