Human Rights - news
Bush promotes liberty, character in inaugural speech
President Bush promised the United States would back the spread of freedom throughout the world even as he urged a strengthening of American character as a product of such liberty in his second inaugural speech Jan. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 31, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
ERLC unveils legislative agenda for 2005
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke
Coming off the most encouraging congressional session in years and starting the 109^th^ Congress with even more conservative lawmakers and a conservative President and administration makes 2005 a very promising year. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 14, 2005
Topic: Family, Marriage, Life, Abortion, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
Gov. Bush asks justices to preserve woman’s life
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the life of a disabled woman living in his state.
Lawyers for Bush filed an appeal with the high court Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Topic: Life, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Human Rights
North Korean Human Rights Act becomes law
President Bush signed into law Oct. 18 the North Korean Human Rights Act.
The president’s action came two weeks after final congressional approval. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 15, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
Senate passes North Korean Human Rights Act
The Senate approved by unanimous consent Sept. 28 a bill to promote human rights in North Korea.
North Korea is one of eight regimes labeled by the Department of State as “countries of particular concern,” a designation reserved for the most severe violators of religious liberty. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 30, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
State Department adds Saudi Arabia to CPC list
The State Department has finally designated Saudi Arabia as one of the most severe violators of religious freedom in the world.
In its Sept. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 1, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
House supports human rights in North Korea
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to promote human rights in North Korea.
The House passed the North Korean Human Rights Act by voice vote July 21. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Profile of religious liberty growing, USCIRF says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported May 12 the cause for which it was established has gained a higher profile during the last five years. more »
By Tom Strode - May 14, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty