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Red Herring.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 6/6/2005, Vol. 232 Issue 21/22, p12-14, 3p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstract: Argues that China will not convince North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program. Negotiations between North Korea, the United States, Russia, China, South Korea and Japan; Relations between China and North Korea due to economic integration; Unwilli...
Swifter, Higher, Crueler.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic. 2/27/2008, Vol. 238 Issue 3, p20-21. 2p. 1 Illustration.
Abstract: In this article the author examines the impact the 2008 Olympic Games will have on China, its host country. There have been claims by the Chinese and by westerners that the Olympics would enhance human rights in the country. However, according to the a...
NO SHELTER HERE.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; Jul/Aug2018, Vol. 249 Issue 7/8, p38-49, 12p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Illustration
Abstract: The article examines the forced repatriation of ethnic Eritreans and Sudanese refugees from Israel to Rwanda and Uganda between 2014 and 2016 in violation of the non-refoulement clause of international human rights law. The trafficking of Saimon Fisaha...
For an End to Slander.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/1/46, Vol. 114 Issue 13, p427-429, 3p
Abstract: Focuses on issues related to civil rights in the world. Discussion on how can faith and trust be created in the United Nations under constant slander and abuse; View that the greatest danger that ever threatened the U.S. is the Soviet Union, according ...
The Kennedy Record. (cover story)
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic. 12/15/62, Vol. 147 Issue 24, p11-16. 6p.
Abstract: Assesses the achievements of the administration of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on civil rights issues as of December 1962. Metrics that must be used in evaluating the performance of the administration; Measures taken to remove racial discrimination...
Dictators and Democrats at Rio.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 8/18/47, Vol. 117 Issue 7, p10-14, 5p
Abstract: Discusses how the U.S. government is assessing its foreign policies with South American countries through their observance of basic human rights. Public opposition to the enforcement of Church laws in Roman Catholic-dominated Mexico; Wealth gap between...
Southern Democrats.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic. 10/3/2005, Vol. 233 Issue 14, p38-38. 1p.
Abstract: Offers a discussion about the involvement of the United States and South Korea in the human rights movement of North Korea. Involvement of U.S. activist Michael Horowitz in fighting to end North Korea's concentration camps; Experience of the author in ...
The Negro Press.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 4/26/43, Vol. 108 Issue 17, p557-560, 4p
Abstract: Focuses on the African American press and reactions of the whites on publications of the press in the U.S. Information on the press that has been consistently growing too big and tough for the focus of their prejudiced visions; Accusation of the whites...
UNEASY HOLIDAY.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic; 2/3/86, Vol. 194 Issue 5, p22-27, 5p, 1 Cartoon or Caricature
Abstract: Focuses on the commemoration of the birthday of U.S. black civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Comparison of the enshrinement legislation on holidays named after national leaders in the country; Controversies surrounding the enactment of the Ma...
SILENT TREATMENT.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): New Republic. 06/22/98, Vol. 218 Issue 25, p14-15. 2p.
Abstract: Highlights the case of Desi Mendoza, a physician who was arrested by the Cuban government for remarks on dengue epidemic, as indicative of human rights status in the country and the way Fidel Castro's government share information on infectious diseases...