Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.

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It belongs to us. And we can use it to rescue our democracy.

The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative says it would be “dishonorable” to remain silent in the face of President Trump’s efforts.

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Remember when Republicans loved states’ rights?

Sanctions on small human rights groups are the latest Trump attack on global efforts to protect civil liberties.

He pioneered the study of Chinese law, was among the first foreigners to practice commercial law in China and spoke out about human rights there.

Even if the allegations are correct, blowing up the boats is a lawless exercise in the use of deadly force.

As President Trump pulls back U.S. funding of the United Nations, countries like China, Russia and Qatar are seeking to influence the body’s work on human rights and labor.