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Taking a Stand: Human Rights Day, December 10, 2013

December 8, 2013

December 10 marks the 20th Anniversary of the establishment for the mandate of the UN HighCommissioner for Human Rights. Caribbean Development Activists & Women’s Network in partnership with Quality of CitizenshipJamaica, Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition and Jamaicans for Justice is organizing a stand on human rights day with other NGOs, youth leaders, students, and interested … More Taking a Stand: Human Rights Day, December 10, 2013

Wet Wednesday: May 29, 2013

May 30, 2013

The rain started with a flurry of wind and grumbling thunder which made our usually brave dogs tremble. Since then it has continued in a determined way, not wanting to stop. The JTA furore: This has rumbled on, coming and going like the thunder, since the recent “unfortunate” remarks by no less than three past … More Wet Wednesday: May 29, 2013

An IDAHO State of Mind

May 17, 2013

And I am not talking about the American state! IDAHO is the acronym for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. This afternoon in Jamaica, J-FLAG will host a discussion in Kingston on the issue of homelessness among the gay community – forced out of their homes, living on the street, harassed, abused, assaulted, despised, often … More An IDAHO State of Mind

Conscience…and Celebrations

June 29, 2010

A certain preacher in Jamaica is talking a lot about his conscience, these days. His conscience, apparently, is his direct line to God. So, when he follows his conscience, he is really doing what God wants him to do. And he always follows it, because he is always right, and God is always right. … More Conscience…and Celebrations