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Sharing Our Human Rights Values When Blindsided by Hate

Sharing Our Human Rights Values When Blindsided by Hate

By Jeffrey Imm • on April 20, 2012

The ongoing trial of confessed Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik not only demonstrates the degree of hate that he had for others, as he justifies murdering over 70 children. It also draws attention to others who share his view. On April 18, Norwegian news media reported on a “pen pal” for Mr. Breivik in the United States who believes

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PepsiCo Responds to R.E.A.L. on Pakistan Human Rights

PepsiCo Responds to R.E.A.L. on Pakistan Human Rights

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on April 12, 2012

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) did hear back from one company on the U.S.-Pakistan

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Women’s Rights: Congress to Announce Resolution to Extend Equal Rights Amendment

Women’s Rights: Congress to Announce Resolution to Extend Equal Rights Amendment

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on March 22, 2012

Video of Senator Ben Cardin’s speech on E.R.A. – March 22, 2012 and Photos

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Our Response to the World War Against Women

Our Response to the World War Against Women

By Jeffrey Imm • on March 8, 2012

This year on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2012, we find a growing World War against Women. Some expected the next world war to be between

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American Men: Speak Out on American Women’s Dignity and Rights

American Men: Speak Out on American Women’s Dignity and Rights

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on March 7, 2012

To the men of America – we need to demonstrate moral courage for our daughters, our sisters, our wives, and our mothers in America today. We need

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American Women’s Equal Rights Must Be Part of Our Constitution

American Women’s Equal Rights Must Be Part of Our Constitution

By Jeffrey Imm • on March 6, 2012

To my fellow Americans – on behalf of the human rights coalition Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.), we stand in support of Constitutional

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Murder of Balochistan Activists Promotes Outrage

Murder of Balochistan Activists Promotes Outrage

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on March 5, 2012

On February 29, two Balochistan activists, Waheed Baloch and Salman Baloch, were murdered, and their murders has resulted in outrage by the human rights

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Open Letter on Pennsylvania Injustice and Those Attacking Muslims

Open Letter on Pennsylvania Injustice and Those Attacking Muslims

By Jeffrey Imm • on February 29, 2012

I have the following open letter to those attacking Muslims and Islam, regarding the recent deplorable event in a Cumberland County, Pennsylvania court.

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Poverty

December 8 – News Conference: Humanity’s Future in Human Rights

December 8 – News Conference: Humanity’s Future in Human Rights

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 2, 2011

Human Rights Day National Press Club News Conference — December 8, 2011 Press Release Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) Jeffrey

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America’s Forgotten Poor and the Need for Mercy

America’s Forgotten Poor and the Need for Mercy

By Jeffrey Imm • on October 30, 2011

In the many struggles for human rights, dignity, and social justice around the world, too many are ready to forget about America’s poor and struggling. If

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Love and Hate

2011 Human Rights Day Remarks – R.E.A.L.’s Jeffrey Imm

2011 Human Rights Day Remarks – R.E.A.L.’s Jeffrey Imm

By Jeffrey Imm • on December 8, 2011

2011 Human Rights Day Event Remarks, National Press Club, Washington DC December 8, 2011 Jeffrey Imm, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.)

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Mohamed Yahya October 17 Remarks – United Nations

Mohamed Yahya October 17 Remarks – United Nations

By Mohamed Yahya • on October 17, 2011

UN Book Wish Foundation Organization Conference October 17, NYC Mohamed Yahya, Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy See

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9/11 – We Remember and We Are Not Afraid

9/11 – We Remember and We Are Not Afraid

By Jeffrey Imm • on September 11, 2011

Around the United States of America, people are remembering this day as “Patriot Day.” Ten years ago today, terrorists attacked New York City,

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The Courage to Choose A New Dialogue

The Courage to Choose A New Dialogue

By Jeffrey Imm • on September 9, 2011

– Oslo and Finding the Courage to Change — A New Dialogue (Part II) Once again, as I write this, there are those who claim to want to threaten

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Overcoming Hopelessness and Fear in Our Shared March of Life

Overcoming Hopelessness and Fear in Our Shared March of Life

By Jeffrey Imm • on September 6, 2011

Many in the world are paralyzed by crushing hopelessness and fear in their lives. They may be struggling from financial, health, family, or human rights

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The Challenge of the Anti-Islam and the Bin Ladenist Movements

The Challenge of the Anti-Islam and the Bin Ladenist Movements

By Jeffrey Imm • on August 22, 2011

Introduction: Responsible for Equality and Liberty (R.E.A.L.) represents a coalition of individuals that come

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Oslo and Finding the Courage to Change — A Responsibility for All (Part I)

Oslo and Finding the Courage to Change — A Responsibility for All (Part I)

By Jeffrey Imm • on July 30, 2011

We stand in sympathy and shared mourning with the people of Norway over their loss in the horrific terrorist attack of July 22, 2011 in Oslo. We can only

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Keep Hope Alive

Women’s Equality Day Event: DC Area Gathering

Women’s Equality Day Event: DC Area Gathering

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 27, 2011

On Women’s Equality Day, August 26, a Washington DC area gathering in the Maryland suburbs of

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R.E.A.L.: We Mourn for Norway

R.E.A.L.: We Mourn for Norway

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on July 24, 2011

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) mourns with the people of Norway over the deaths and the loss of their loved ones.  Personally, I offer

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2nd Annual Hope for Darfur: Justice in Sudan Rally

2nd Annual Hope for Darfur: Justice in Sudan Rally

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on May 1, 2011

Save Darfur: 2nd Annual Hope for Darfur: Justice in Sudan

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Egyptian Protesters: We ARE Them

Egyptian Protesters: We ARE Them

By Jeffrey Imm • on February 1, 2011

About the Egyptian protesters, Richard Cohen states in the

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A Month Without Hate

A Month Without Hate

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on January 14, 2011

Let us say no to hate.  It is something that we have the power individually to do.   On January 13, we saw a 9 year old girl born on 9/11 who was buried

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Human Rights Defenders Call for Compassion

Human Rights Defenders Call for Compassion

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 10, 2010

On December 9, 2010 in Washington DC’s National Press Club, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) hosted a Human rights Day event to remember

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Pakistan Christian Leader Nazir Bhatti Calls for Human Rights, Release of Aasia Bibi

Pakistan Christian Leader Nazir Bhatti Calls for Human Rights, Release of Aasia Bibi

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 10, 2010

Pakistan Christian Congress leader, Dr. Nazir Bhatti, spoke on December 9 at a Human Rights Day

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Major Stories

DC: Activists Support Rights for Pakistan Hindus, Christians, and Religious Minorities

DC: Activists Support Rights for Pakistan Hindus, Christians, and Religious Minorities

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on April 15, 2012

Update:  We have since learned the Pakistan courts returned the women alleged kidnapped to the individuals they were reportedly coerced to marry.  Human

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Human Rights Day Event 2011 – Activists Call for Rights, Dignity for All

Human Rights Day Event 2011 – Activists Call for Rights, Dignity for All

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 11, 2011

At the National Press Club in Washington DC, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.)  coordinated a Human Rights Day event on December 8, inviting

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Al-Qaeda: Release Warren Weinstein

Al-Qaeda: Release Warren Weinstein

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 1, 2011

This is a message to Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Today, you

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R.E.A.L. Supports Human Rights for Falun Gong

R.E.A.L. Supports Human Rights for Falun Gong

By Jeffrey Imm • on November 22, 2011

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) stands united with practitioners of the Falun Gong, who seek our universal human rights and dignity.  For

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DC Suburb Rockville – Equal Rights Amendment Event November 12 (7 to 10 PM)

DC Suburb Rockville – Equal Rights Amendment Event November 12 (7 to 10 PM)

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on November 12, 2011

United4Equality invites the public to an event to raise awareness and funds in support of the Equal Rights

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Chinese Pro-Democracy Group Protests Kennedy Center Hosting of Chinese Ballet Promoting Message of Communist Violence

Chinese Pro-Democracy Group Protests Kennedy Center Hosting of Chinese Ballet Promoting Message of Communist Violence

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on September 24, 2011

My good friends in support of Chinese democracy, freedom, and dignity sent me this

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August 26 – Women’s Equality Day!

August 26 – Women’s Equality Day!

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 26, 2011

Please join us to Celebrate WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY! 163rd Anniversary of the Women’s Rights Movement 91st anniversary of women winning the vote Featuring

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Pakistan

DC: Saturday April 14 Rally for Pakistan Hindu and Christian Rights

DC: Saturday April 14 Rally for Pakistan Hindu and Christian Rights

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on April 4, 2012

On Saturday, April 14,  a rally will be held in support of human rights and dignity for Hindus and Christians in Pakistan.  The event will be from 1:30

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Pakistan: Human Rights for Pakistan Christians

Pakistan: Human Rights for Pakistan Christians

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 13, 2011

Statement by Nazir S. Bhatti, President, Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC), and Editor, Pakistan

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Balochistan Expert Ahmar Mustikhan Calls for Human Rights

Balochistan Expert Ahmar Mustikhan Calls for Human Rights

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 11, 2011

Press release on the statements of Ahmar Mustikhan – speaking on the need for human rights for the Balochistan people and minorities in Pakistan

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DC: Activists Seek Human Rights for Baloch People

DC: Activists Seek Human Rights for Baloch People

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 30, 2011

On August 30, 2011, human rights activists concerned about the state of issues in Balochistan

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Pakistan: Blasphemy Churges Dropped, Christian Mother and Son Freed

Pakistan: Blasphemy Churges Dropped, Christian Mother and Son Freed

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our

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Pakistan Christians Protest “Black Day” Treatment of Minorities at UN

Pakistan Christians Protest “Black Day” Treatment of Minorities at UN

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 13, 2010

The Pakistan Christian Congress and other Pakistan human rights activists protested in front of the United Nations Offices in New York City on August 12,

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Muslim Americans Condemn Attack on Pakistan Christians

Muslim Americans Condemn Attack on Pakistan Christians

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 6, 2010

On August 2, 2010, in Washington DC, Muslim Americans spoke out on the 1 year anniversary of the August 1, 2009 attack on Pakistani Christians in the city

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China

Human Rights for Falun Gong Addressed at Human Rights Day Event

Human Rights for Falun Gong Addressed at Human Rights Day Event

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 11, 2011

Jared Pearman, Spokesperson for the Falun Dafa Association of Washington, DC, spoke on behalf of

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December 9 – Human Rights Day Conference

December 9 – Human Rights Day Conference

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on November 30, 2010

Event: Human Rights Day at National Press Club Topic: Compassion and Human Rights Date: December 9, 2010 Time: 12-3 PM Location: National Press Club, Morrow

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Tennessee: Mosque Protester Attacks Falun Gong

Tennessee: Mosque Protester Attacks Falun Gong

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 13, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal

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Falun Gong Hold DC Event on Oppression, Killings

Falun Gong Hold DC Event on Oppression, Killings

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on July 23, 2010

On July 22, 2010, the Falun Dafa / Falun Gong practitioners from around the world

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“What the Media Doesnt Say About Falun Gong”

“What the Media Doesnt Say About Falun Gong”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on July 22, 2010

Genevieve Long: “What the Media Doesnt Say About

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Communist China Internet Censorship:  “Google wimped out”

Communist China Internet Censorship: “Google wimped out”

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on July 9, 2010

Communist China renews Google license amid censorship

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Communist China Defends Internet Censorship

Communist China Defends Internet Censorship

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on June 8, 2010

Communist China’s Information Office of the State Council continues to defend censorship

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Sudan

Niemat Ahmadi Speaks for Human Rights for Darfur/Sudan

Niemat Ahmadi Speaks for Human Rights for Darfur/Sudan

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on December 11, 2011

Niemat Ahmadi spoke at the National Press Club Human Rights Day Event on December 8, 2011, to address the abuse of Darfuris and Sudanese. Niemat Ahmadi

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U.N. October 17 Conference Video Link – U.N. Conference on Libraries in Chad for Sudanese Refugees

U.N. October 17 Conference Video Link – U.N. Conference on Libraries in Chad for Sudanese Refugees

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on October 17, 2011

Video link of October 17,

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Consistency in Human Rights Begins with Consistency on Darfur and Sudan

Consistency in Human Rights Begins with Consistency on Darfur and Sudan

By Jeffrey Imm • on May 15, 2011

To my fellow Americans today the most pressing issue we must face is consistency in human rights. We must face the injustice, violence, oppression, and

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Sudan: Khartoum’s Controversial Darfur Peace Process

Sudan: Khartoum’s Controversial Darfur Peace Process

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on May 9, 2011

Institute for War & Peace Reporting (London) Sudan: Khartoum’s Controversial Darfur

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UN to review Sudan’s human rights record

UN to review Sudan’s human rights record

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on May 8, 2011

UN to review Sudan’s human rights record CSM: The UN Human Rights Council reviews member states’ records every four years. Sudan is up for

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Reuters: Sudan divides Darfur in five smaller states

Reuters: Sudan divides Darfur in five smaller states

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on May 5, 2011

Reuters: Sudan divides Darfur in five smaller states Thu May 5, 2011

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DC: White House Protesters Call for Action on Sudan’s Omar Al-Bashir for Genocide

DC: White House Protesters Call for Action on Sudan’s Omar Al-Bashir for Genocide

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on July 14, 2010

The Sudanese diaspora and a wide range of human rights activists protested outside of the White House today, sometimes during the rain on a hot July afternoon,

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Courage

DC: Americans Join Together on 9/11 to Defend Freedom of Religion

DC: Americans Join Together on 9/11 to Defend Freedom of Religion

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on September 11, 2010

Washington DC: Americans Join Together on 9/11 to Defend Freedom of Religion September 11, 2010 On September 11, 2010 in Washington DC, American volunteers

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Pluralism

Eternal Rights of the Copts

Eternal Rights of the Copts

By Jeffrey Imm • on January 6, 2011

In the year 2011, we have seen once again another year of oppression, violence, and terrorist murder against Egyptian Coptic Christians, with the latest

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Indonesia: Anti-Church Protesters Attack Church Members

Indonesia: Anti-Church Protesters Attack Church Members

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our

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Green Bay: Anti-Mosque Views Do Not Stop Mosque Approval by City

Green Bay: Anti-Mosque Views Do Not Stop Mosque Approval by City

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Green Bay City Council met on the evening of August 17, 2010 to approve a decision made July 2010 by the Green Bay planning

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America as a Haven for Religious Freedom

America as a Haven for Religious Freedom

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 16, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal

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Global Christian Activists Reject U.S. Church’s Burn a Qur’an Day

Global Christian Activists Reject U.S. Church’s Burn a Qur’an Day

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 15, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our universal

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The Law, Human Rights, and the Right to Believe

The Law, Human Rights, and the Right to Believe

By Jeffrey Imm • on August 11, 2010

Over thirty years ago, I came to Washington DC, and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). My first job responsibility was to swear a promise

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United for Pluralism in Pakistan

United for Pluralism in Pakistan

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 2, 2010

On the first anniversary of the mob attack on Gojra, Pakistan, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.)’s

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Religious Freedom

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to Cease Dec 16 if Operations Not Reauthorized

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to Cease Dec 16 if Operations Not Reauthorized

By Jeffrey Imm • on December 7, 2011

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)

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DC: Daily Islamic Prayer Service at Pentagon’s 9/11 Crash Site

DC: Daily Islamic Prayer Service at Pentagon’s 9/11 Crash Site

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

At another one of the 9/11 attack sites, the Pentagon in Washington DC, a daily Islamic prayer service has been held in November 2002 by the Office

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Indonesia: Muslim Leaders Reject Anti-Church Protests, Violence

Indonesia: Muslim Leaders Reject Anti-Church Protests, Violence

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our

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Indonesia Christian Leader Calls for Religious Freedom for All

Indonesia Christian Leader Calls for Religious Freedom for All

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our

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Few Palestinians get permits to work in Israel, fewer to pray at Al-Aqsa

Few Palestinians get permits to work in Israel, fewer to pray at Al-Aqsa

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 18, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our

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NYC: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Seeks to Rebuild After 9/11

NYC: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Seeks to Rebuild After 9/11

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 17, 2010

In the shadow of the efforts to rebuild the World Trade Center in New York City,

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Calls for Additional Debate on Green Bay Mosque Plans Amidst Hate

Calls for Additional Debate on Green Bay Mosque Plans Amidst Hate

By R.E.A.L. Organization • on August 17, 2010

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) supports our

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Other Headlines

Pakistan Court Decides on Women Reported Kidnapped

The Pakistan Supreme Court made a decision on April 18 on the Hindu women reportedly kidnapped.  The women returned to their husbands, who their families stated kidnapped them an denied them their freedom

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Human Rights and Global Capitalism

The future of global business is freedom. In the 21st century, global capitalist businesses and business associations that do not understand this future will increasingly find themselves on the outside

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