A site where participation is encouraged. "Write your hearts out," they sa y.
This global action marking International Human Rights Day on December 10 brings people together just about anywhere à ‚¬" in classrooms, churches, workplaces, homes, and more à ‚¬" to make a difference in the lives of prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders, victims of torture and other individuals at risk. |
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At www.amnestyusa.org
Margaret Bassett passed away August 21, 2011. She was a treasured member of the Opednews.com editorial team for four years.
Margaret Bassett--OEN editor--is an 89-year old, currently living in senior housing, with a lifelong interest in political philosophy. Bachelors from State University of Iowa (1944) and Masters from Roosevelt University (1975) help to unravel important requirements for modern communication. Early introduction to computer science (1966) trumps them. It's payback time. She's been "entitled" so long she hopes to find some good coming off the keyboard into the lives of those who come after her.