The US lost much of its remaining human rights prestige under Obama, about to take a nose dive under Trump. No cause for celebration that.
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While much of US posturing was based on geopolitical/business self-interest, no states are likely to pick up the human rights slack.
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The current incarnation of the EU, in particular, is no global leader on human rights, much as constituent parts may cling to its intent.
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Just because states are increasingly unwilling to uphold the human rights agenda, doesn't mean citizens should drop it. Quite the opposite
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On that note, I'll happily applaud any advances in human rights from unexpected corners, like I always do, but am not holding my breath
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A thought: testimonies of life under oppression aren't meant to crush your spirit. They're living proof that humanity can survive/resist it.
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One of the most touching & uplifting scenes in a thoroughly depressing game https://youtu.be/4NpANlJxulA?t=15s … humanity is more than self-preservation
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I think of this scene whenever I read about life in areas occupied by ISIS. And sure enough, there are always stories of abiding humanity,
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