Demanding Justice for Berta, Cárceres Family Makes Plea for US to End 'Impunity'

In the one month since the murder of Honduran Indigenous and environmental activist Berta Cárceres, calls for justice have not diminished. Fed up with the Honduran government’s lack of “respect” and transparency, as well as its refusal to allow for an independent investigation into the politically-motivated assassination, the Cárceres family and other supporters are in…

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UK Issues Travel Warnings Against 'Anti-Gay' US States

The UK this week issued travel advice to tourists that warns of the dangers of visiting “anti-gay” U.S. states like North Carolina and Mississippi, both of which recently passed discriminatory legislation. “The US is an extremely diverse society and attitudes towards LGBT people differ hugely across the country,” the travel warning states. “LGBT travelers may…

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Trapped in 'Vicious Circle,' Greece Passes Crushing New Austerity Package

Amid protests and strikes, Greek lawmakers passed a crushing new austerity package early on Monday. The reform package, which passed by a razor-thin margin, was described as “the toughest…the thrice bailed-out nation has been forced to enact since its debt crisis began,” according to the Guardian. The austerity measures represent €5.4 billion ($6.2 billion) in savings…

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