Category Archives: Human Rights

The stubborn guy in me …

Posted on 2013-01-15 by Oliver

Several times now I have been invited to the US by couch surfers I hosted and even by other people. Most of them are stumped at first when I tell them that I’ll probably never take them up within my … Continue reading →

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The outrage in India …

Posted on 2012-12-31 by Oliver

… is understandable. More than that. One cannot possibly imagine the torture this woman went through – or, for that matter, all the other women going through similar torture at the hand of rapists every single day as the cold … Continue reading →

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Wow, is this thing real?

Posted on 2012-06-28 by Oliver

Is this the real thing? 2012 REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS – Report of Platform Committee Just one (frightening) excerpt: Knowledge-Based Education – We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs … Continue reading →

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A good cause

Posted on 2012-04-18 by Oliver

International Letter & Petition to Asma al-Assad, first lady of Syria. It is a very moving and yet very disturbing clip. Sign the petition here, I did. And spread the word. Although I’m certain that some bigger conflict (Iran) is … Continue reading →

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