This month has been a roller coaster for anyone watching the human rights situation in India. While the rightwing Hindutva party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been in power in …
Slavery and the Prison Industrial Complex
Chattel slavery existed in continental North America, including the United States, for over three centuries. Prior to the 1830s, the Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, was basically the …
The Role of Human Rights in Islamic Law
The Legacy of Love, Truth, and Justice The legacy of the Prophet Muhammad is revival of the essence of all religion. He revitalized personal awareness and loving awe of God …
India: The Task Before the New Government
An important task for the new government in New Delhi, led by Prime Minister V.P. Singh, is to restore minority confidence in a Hindu majority country. Now that Rajiv Gandhi …