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Rights Groups Slam Bid to Suppress Abuse Pics

President Barack Obama’s decision Wednesday to object to the planned release of photos showing abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody in Iraq and Afghanistan has drawn quiet praise from the military and some in Congress – and outspoken scorn from human rights advocates, a number of legal scholars and religious leaders, and many on the … Continue reading “Rights Groups Slam Bid to Suppress Abuse Pics”

Major Foreign Tests Likely Over Obama’s Next 100 Days

While Barack Obama has clearly improved Washington’s image abroad during his first 100 days in office, the next 100 will almost certainly prove much more challenging for the new president’s foreign policy. Putting aside the possibility that the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression could become much more severe than the White House currently … Continue reading “Major Foreign Tests Likely Over Obama’s Next 100 Days”

Rights Groups Still Waiting for Obama to Deliver

While human rights and open-government groups are generally pleased with President Barack Obama’s rhetoric during his first 100 days, some are skeptical that he will deliver on his promises. Caroline Fredrickson, head of the Washington Legislative Office for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), told IPS that Obama’s first 100 days "are something of a … Continue reading “Rights Groups Still Waiting for Obama to Deliver”