Nestled along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, the picturesque views of Libya’s shores stand in stark contrast to the ongoing violence in its cities.…
Continue reading → And Then Everyone Remembered Libya (The Mantle)
Before we take off on our respective holiday ventures, I wanted to take a moment to send out this brief post. It has been my…
In stepping away from this convention and refusing to pass its ratification through the Senate, the US is essentially telling the international community that global…
Continue reading → The Disability Treaty: When Did We Decide Not to Lead? (Global Solutions)
Welcome to The Mantle's fifth virtual roundtable and the first one to feature all women. This forum provides an opportunity for emerging critics, activists, and…
Continue reading → Roundtable: Protests in the Digital Ether (The Mantle)
As Anna spoke with the translator the woman went silent. Tears streamed down her face as she grasped a photo of the sons who were…
Continue reading → E-Team: A Glimpse into the world of human rights investigators (The Mantle)
"I was clear throughout this campaign, and have been clear throughout this transition, that under my administration the United States does not torture. We will…
Continue reading → In Which Obama Forgets His Stance on Torture (The Mantle)
The Atrocities Prevention Board (APB) in theory is a cosmopolitan dream. It is the embodiment of the idea that we are connected as neighbors with…
Having successfully maneuvered past the enormous security guard and through the RSVP check point, I made my way up the stairs to the Babycastles gallery.…
Continue reading → An Evening With Julian Assange (The Mantle)
Recently over on The Mantle, we have started a web series called The Torch. Here are a few interviews I have had the privilege of…
Continue reading → The Torch: R2P in Iraq, the Scottish Referendum & the Lesotho Coup
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) is wreaking havoc in Iraq, committing atrocities and leaving death and destruction in its wake. The…
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