Category Archives: Human Rights

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Civil Forfeiture

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Yankees Settle ‘God Bless America’ Case, Won’t Restrict Spectators’ Movements During Song

The Yankees began playing “God Bless America” during home games following 9/11, as did all Major League Baseball teams. While other teams stopped playing the song during every game, the Yankees continued the ritual. In an effort to promote patriotism, … Continue reading

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Heavy Metal Fan Arrested for Posting Exodus Lyrics on Facebook

Evans remained in jail for eight days before he was released at a hearing at which his case was deferred for six months. An updated report by WFIE 14 News notes that Evans will be required to undergo a mental … Continue reading

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Coca-Cola’s Happiness Machines

For one thing, he said, Coke is not only using these low-income workers to advertise its product, it is also requiring them to buy soft drinks themselves—at nearly a tenth of their typical daily wages, he pointed out—to use the … Continue reading

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