I wonder why they brought me here, leaving me to rot in this odious jail My biggest crime: wanting justice and basic human rights India’s …
Native American Day: The Long Fight
A little over 100 years ago, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, set out on a horseback tour of the United States, determined to convince the …
Indonesia’s Discriminatory and Violating “Virginity Tests” for Military and Police Women
For more than 30 years, Indonesia has subjected women who either enlist in the military or the Indonesian National Police or who want to marry …
January Is Human Trafficking Awareness Month!
With January being Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I thought it might be fitting to explain why, exactly, it’s a big deal. Human trafficking has become …
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The month of November typically brings to mind one specific day: Thanksgiving. And while that holiday is typically reserved as a day for thankfulness, there …
The Importance of Character Diversity in Our Storytelling
David Mack, a writer best known for his freelance Star Trek novels, gets a handful of emails from fans each week. He generally tries to limit …