Africa: Malawi Court Jails Gay Couple For 14 Years For “Unnatural Act”
Today, a court in Malawi imposed the harshest sentence legally possible on Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Muonjeza, an openly gay couple. The two men were arrested last December after holding a marriage ceremony. The judge, Nyakwawa Usiwausiwa, sentenced the two men to 14 years’ imprisonment with hard labor for “unnatural act” and “gross indecency”. The […]
Did Naomi Campbell Receive Blood Diamonds From Liberia’s Dictator?
A special court of Sierra Leone is moving forward to subpoena British supermodel Noami Campbell following credible evidence that she received blood diamonds as a gift from Liberia former president Charles Taylor. Taylor is on trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity that occurred during the civil war in Sierra Leone which took place […]
UN Accused Of Ignoring War Crimes In Sri Lanka
A year after its military victory against the Tamil Tiger rebels a prominent international human rights organization is accusing the Sri Lankan government of war crimes, and blaming the United Nations and the international community for turning a blind eye on civilian suffering. According to a UN estimate, 7,000 civilians were killed during last year […]
Christian Politicians: Trading The First Amendment For Votes
Freedom of religion is not the freedom to impose ones religion on others and the First Amendment is not the property of politicians to trade off for votes. Politicians desperate for votes need to get a platform and leave the constitution, and the American people’s freedom of religion, alone.
Time For Change To Change
The US could save $100 million per year by changing the way we make our smallest coins, even more if we eliminate them. Upgrading our bills could add further savings. Currency reform is the fiscally responsible thing to do, but look out for a bitter fight if it is proposed.
