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Free Speech under Attack in Morocco

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Morocco’s closure of leading independent news magazine Le Journal Hebdomodaire and the prison sentence handed down to blogger Boubaker al-Yadib reflect an ongoing and disturbing pattern of restriction on free speech.

Freedom House, Russian Rights Groups Announce New Partnership

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Freedom House, the Moscow Helsinki Group and the Youth Human Rights Movement announced a new partnership today, aimed at strengthening ties between civil society groups in Russia and the United States in order to jointly support democracy, rule of law, and human rights activists worldwide.

Egyptian Government Must Live Up To Its Human Rights Commitments in Geneva

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Freedom House calls upon the Egyptian government to live up to its human rights commitments by revoking the emergency law and holding transparent elections with local and international observers present for the entire electoral process.

Global Human Rights Advocates Meet With President Obama on U.S. Human Rights Agenda

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Frontline human rights defenders from around the globe met today in the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing of the White House with President Obama and senior administration officials to discuss ways that the United States can counter the deterioration of human rights around the world. The activists are in Washington, D.C. for a summit hosted by Freedom House and Human Rights First.

Death of Political Prisoner in Cuba Exposes Systemic Prison Maltreatment and Torture

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Freedom House condemns the Cuban government for the deplorable prison conditions, torture, and lack of medical attention that led to the death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo.

New Study Finds Gains for Women’s Rights in the Middle East

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Despite continuing resistance from religious and cultural elites, women in the Middle East and North Africa have made modest progress in achieving certain rights over the past five years. While women in the region suffer from greater inequality than do women elsewhere, they now enjoy more economic opportunity, fewer barriers to education, and expanded ability to participate in the political process than they did five years ago. These are the conclusions of Women’s Rights in the Middle East and North Africa: Progress Amid Resistance, a new study released today by Freedom House.

Egyptian Government Continues to Use Emergency Law to Crack Down on Freedom of Speech

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The need for an end to the 29-year ‘emergency’ in Egypt is underscored by the current military trial of blogger Ahmed Mustafa for exposing corruption in military institutions. Mustafa’s trial, which began on Monday is scheduled to resume on March 7.

Human Rights Advocates Issue Plan of Action as Human Rights Council Meets in Geneva

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Freedom House and Human Rights First delegates who are in Geneva for the 13th Session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations today issued a Plan of Action developed by their organizations and dozens of human rights advocates from 27 countries to advance global human rights. The plan urges all governments, multi-lateral institutions and civil society to prioritize freedom of expression and association and to support the work of human rights defenders around the globe.

Sri Lankan Government Heightens Intimidation Campaign Against Voices of Dissent

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

With less than a month to go before parliamentary elections, Freedom House condemns the Sri Lankan government’s latest attempts to intimidate human rights defenders and journalists, including Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA) director Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu and the executive director of Transparency International Sri Lanka, J.C. Weliamuna.

Nigerian and Indonesian Activists Challenge Repressive Measures in "Defamation of Religions" Debate

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Freedom House today held a panel discussion entitled ‘Free to Express, Free to Believe: The Defamation of Religions Debate’ at the 13th Session of the Human Rights Council featuring human rights defenders from Indonesia, Nigeria and the United States who discussed options for combating religious discrimination without restricting free speech. Delegates from the United States, Chile, the UK, Italy, Denmark, Pakistan, Mexico and Brazil attended the session, together with about 75 UN and civil society representatives.

Phil Lewis: Coach fumbles lesson on freedom of the press – Naples Daily News

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Phil Lewis: Coach fumbles lesson on freedom of the press
Naples Daily News
A month earlier, university police officers answered an emergency call there after a potential football recruit was vomiting and needed medical care.

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Report: Prescription drug prices vary drastically in NY – Poughkeepsie Journal

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Report: Prescription drug prices vary drastically in NY
Poughkeepsie Journal
the Center for Medical Consumers and AARP, looked at the price of the 10 most popular drugs found in the state's pharmacies provided through a Freedom

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Bill Bell: Surgeon models success on international scale – Whittier Daily News

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Bill Bell: Surgeon models success on international scale
Whittier Daily News
His medical accolades in surgery, patents on medical inventions, hospital administrative leadership etc. are legion. If you need proof, Google him on the

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Justin Trottier: Time to call time on homeopathy – National Post (blog)

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Justin Trottier: Time to call time on homeopathy
National Post (blog)
Medical freedom does not exist without proper information on the treatments and procedures being offered by medical professionals.

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Voice of the Day Initiative would aid rights of patients – News-Leader.com

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Voice of the Day Initiative would aid rights of patients
News-Leader.com
Doctors have to give up their medical freedom in exchange for a paycheck. Even worse, patients' access to physicians has changed completely.

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NxStage Announces New FREEDOM Data Showing the Positive Impact of its Daily … – CNNMoney.com (press release)

Monday, March 8th, 2010
NxStage Announces New FREEDOM Data Showing the Positive Impact of its Daily
CNNMoney.com (press release)
These interim results from the FREEDOM study compared patients' responses to the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) Sleep Survey and the International RLS Study

Freedom Driver System Receives Medical Device CE Mark – Today’s Medical Developments

Monday, March 8th, 2010
Freedom Driver System Receives Medical Device CE Mark
Today’s Medical Developments
The Freedom driver system, manufactured by SynCardia, maker of the temporary CardioWest Total Artificial Heart, has received the CE Mark to power the Total

THE VA FIRST INTERNAL EVIDENCE OF CHANGE FOR GULF WAR VETERANS OF 1990-91 DOES … – Veterans Today Network

Monday, March 8th, 2010
THE VA FIRST INTERNAL EVIDENCE OF CHANGE FOR GULF WAR VETERANS OF 1990-91 DOES
Veterans Today Network
Troops remain in the theater of operations and currently support Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After the initial Operations Desert Shield

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Va. health bill could foil Obama proposal – Boston Globe

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Boston Globe
Va. health bill could foil Obama proposal
Boston Globe
In Arizona, for example, voters will have a chance to approve a constitutional amendment this fall that would “preserve the freedom of all residents of the
INSIGHTS INTO THE WORLD / Tradition important in US health care reformistockAnalyst.com (press release)
Our Opinion: It's time for a vote on health-care reformThe State Journal-Register

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Group wants same military benefits for gay spouses – Washington Times

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Washington Times
Group wants same military benefits for gay spouses
Washington Times
Founded by Mr. Wolfson in 2003, Freedom to Marry bills itself as the "leading campaign working to win marriage nationwide." "The irony is that if gay people
Fort Collins residents rally for gay marriageThe Coloradoan

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