Tag: humane politics

When Human Rights Are Turned Upside Down

The State Department’s new directive classifying abortion access and DEI programs as potential human-rights violations marks a major shift in U.S. foreign-policy language. By reframing reproductive autonomy and equity initiatives as infringements on “God-given rights,” the policy reverses long-standing human-rights interpretations and raises constitutional concerns. This editorial examines the implications of the directive, its conflict with the Ninth Amendment, and its potential impact on global human-rights reporting.

Rows of dairy cows connected to milking machines in an industrial facility — showing how language like “processing” hides the reality of exploitation.

Deconstructing Dominance: The Language of Oppression from Barn to Boardroom

Words shape how we see — and who we harm. From barns to boardrooms, euphemisms like “processing” and “human capital” make cruelty sound routine. The Humane Party calls for truth in language, reminding us that liberation begins with the courage to speak honestly.

Of Empires and Ethics

Even the most ethical movements risk becoming empires when ego replaces empathy. Of Empires and Ethics examines how control masquerades as coordination, how loyalty becomes a test, and how humane leadership requires more than good intentions—it demands humility.

Sea Level Problem Much Worse than Previous Estimates: Report

A new report suggests that sea levels will rise as much as five feet in but a single century.  Not … More