Hiroshima and Szilárd
By Rodrigo Uprimny Yepes |
Today 70 years ago Nagasaki was bombed, which alongside Hiroshima, caused nearly 250,000 deaths.
Wooden Language
By Mauricio García Villegas |
There is nothing more natural than politicians' use of language that is both pompous and unnecessary at the same time.
Soft Drinks and Cigarettes
By César Rodríguez-Garavito (Retired in 2019) |
We have to begin by tying loose ends with other countries and other industries. In this way we can not only see why it is a wise proposal, but also why it does not go far enough.
The False Beliefs about False Accusations
By Celeste Kauffman |
Although 98% of sexual assault accusations are real, the other 2% determine how we treat survivors of this type of violence.
Illegally Mining Human Rights for Gold
By Nicolás Torres Echeverry |
Obtaining Restitution?
By Aura Bolívar Jaime |
While the Solicitor General publishes reports about the implementation of the Victims' Law, in some restitution processes he has protected and favored opposing interests.
Separate but Equal
By Rodrigo Uprimny Yepes |
This was the name given to the U.S. Supreme Court doctrine from the infamous case Plessy v. Ferguson, which sought to defend the indefensible: that racial segregation against African-Americans did not violate equality. This reference is useful in Colombia for the discussion about same-sex marriage.
Pragmatics and Revenge Seekers
By Mauricio García Villegas |
As we all know, public opinion on the peace process is divided into two camps.
Racism’s Two Faces
By César Rodríguez-Garavito (Retired in 2019) |
In the very same week, two scandals in Cartagena have shown the heads and tails of racism in Colombia.
