by Susan | Nov 14, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
November 14, 1935 A supplementary decree to the Nuremberg Laws that had been enacted in September defined who was considered Jewish in Nazi Germany. The Reich Citizenship Law officially came into force on this date. The laws were expanded on 26 November to include...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2015 | Friday's Film, Good to Know!
@ the Bijou: A young prosecutor in postwar West Germany investigates a massive conspiracy to cover up the Nazi pasts of prominent public figures. German, with subtitles. Rated R for a scene of...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2015 | Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law. Leading up to the 67th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by...
by Susan | Nov 13, 2015 | this day in peace and justice history
November 13, 2014 The Vatican announced it will install showers for the homeless in public restrooms on the grounds of St. Peter’s Square; Almoner Archbishop Konrad Krajewski also requested several local parishes around Rome to do the...
by Susan | Nov 12, 2015 | Universal Declaration of Human Rights
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination. Leading up to...