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Social Justice

The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Self-Described Queer, East Asian Disabled Person Devoted to Defending Anyone on the Margins

We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.

Avital Andrews

News in Brief

The Fight for Elder Rights

A review of new proposals to put a stop to elder abuse and support the rights of the elderly around the world.

Lauren Kirchner

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The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Human Rights Advocate Who Wants to Study Post-Conflict Reconstruction

For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.

Avital Andrews

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Celebrate International Criminal Justice Day: Go Arrest a Dictator

Today the International Criminal Court is celebrating its creation. So are less high-minded politicians.

Marc Herman

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U.S. Aid to Egypt: Where Does the Money Go—and Who Decides How It’s Spent?

A quick FAQ.

Marian Wang and Theodoric Meyer

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The Humanities Professor at Mandela’s Right Hand

When Nelson Mandela formed a National Unity government to rule the debut of a post-apartheid South Africa, he demonstrated both his magnanimity and his tactical sense, according to his late friend and chief of staff Jakes Gerwel.

Michael Todd

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Ambassador Nominee Samantha Power on the Role of the United Nations

The next American ambassador to the United Nations discusses her philosophy of leadership in a 2008 interview with Miller-McCune.

Tom Jacobs

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Uganda: The Number One (Anti-Homosexuality, Anti-Women) Place to Visit

It's the best worst place in the world.

Ryan O'Hanlon

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We Can Do Better on Disability Rights

Opinion: A professor of disabled-rights law argues that U.S. Senate efforts to block ratification of a United Nations treaty confirming those rights is seriously wrong-headed.

Michael Waterstone

Social Justice

China Overreacting to Fears of Arab-Spring Style Uprising

China’s repressive efforts to prevent its own Arab Spring, which included detaining renowned and outspoken artist Ai Weiwei — who was released Wednesday — just may be way overblown.

Michael Todd