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Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
Universal Declaration of Human RightsAbstractOn December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [resolution 217 A…But the IMF Will Bail Us Out, Right?
The expectation of a bailout by the International Monetary Fund has led investors to become increasingly blasé about the levels of risk they are taking in investing in emerging markets. This…Top Ten States for Transgender Rights
Here are the top ten best states for transgender rights, according to a study by Refinery 29. The results come from analyzing how well each state scores in four…Seneca Falls: The Birthplace of Women's Rights
Seneca Falls: The Birthplace of Women's Rights Some people consider the single most important place in U.S. women's history to be Seneca Falls, New York, where on July 19, 1848, the first…UN Human Rights Council: Convention Against Torture, Part II
Part IIArticle 17There shall be established a Committee against Torture (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) which shall carry out the functions hereinafter provided. The Committee shall…Franklin, Aretha
(Encyclopedia) Franklin, Aretha, 1942–2018, American singer and pianist, b. Memphis. The daughter of the well-known minister C. L. Franklin, she began singing in the choir of his Detroit Baptist…Halberstam, David
(Encyclopedia) Halberstam, David, 1934–2007, American journalist and author, b. New York City, grad. Harvard (B.A., 1955). A reporter (1956–60) for newspapers in Mississippi and Tennessee, he…Horne, Lena
(Encyclopedia) Horne, Lena (Lena Mary Calhoun Horne), 1917–2010, American singer and actress, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. Elegantly beautiful, Horne entered show business at 16 in the chorus line at Harlem's…Davis, Viola
(Encyclopedia) Davis, Viola, 1965-, African-American actress and producer, b. St. Matthews, S.C., Rhode Island College (B.A., 1988), Juilliard (1993,…Brownell, Herbert, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Brownell, Herbert, Jr.Brownell, Herbert, Jr.brounĕlˈ [key], 1904–96, U.S. attorney general (1953–57), b. Peru, Nebr. A lawyer in private practice in New York City (1927–53, 1957–89),…Trending
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