Senate committee approves Brennan as CIA director
Los Angeles Times, 03/05/13
Ken Dilanian, Michael Memoli
Detention centers releases may have silver lining
The Hill, 02/28/13
Ruthie Epstein
Attorney General Holder promises more openness about drone attacks (+video)
Christian Science Monitor, 03/06/13
Brad Knickerbocker
What the U.S. Can Do to Support the Human Rights of Women: A Conversation
Human Rights First invites you to a special livestreamed discussion in recognition of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. EST.
When the new Secretary of State, John Kerry, took the helm at Foggy Bottom he quipped, “I have big heels to fill.” In President Obama’s second term, how will the United States advance protections for the rights and security of women around the globe? In recognition of International Women’s Day, Human Rights First will host a livestreamed online conversation on what’s next for U.S. leadership on international women’s rights.
Featured panelists:
Alex Arriaga
Managing Partner
Strategy for Humanity
Heather Hurlburt
Executive Director
National Security Network
Joan Timoney
Director of Advocacy and External Relations
Women’s Refugee Commission
Jennifer Windsor
Associate Dean for Programs and Studies
Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Moderated by:
Elisa Massimino
President and CEO
Human Rights First
The pro-rule of law argument against a ‘drone court’
The Hill, 02/27/13
Gabor Rona
Mass Release of Immigrants Is Tied to Impending Cuts
New York Times, 02/26/13
Kirk Semple
Detained immigrants released; officials cite sequester cuts
Los Angeles Times, 2/26/13
Kathleen Hennessey
House considers rising anti-Semitism in Europe, Middle East
The Washington Post, 2/27/13
Lauren Markoe
White House Tactic for C.I.A. Bid Holds Back Drone Memos
New York Times, 02/20/13
Scott Shane , Mark Mazzetti