Category Archives: Law-Law Land

Venezuelan LGBTI rights activist murdered; activists seek equal rights under law

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Giniveth Soto and her spouse, Migdelis Miranda, holding their son. It will be a terribly hard holiday season now for Migdelis, as Giniveth was taken from her and their son most brutally on Saturday in the wee hours. The crime … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo is full of win, again

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Well, hi there yourself, Evo! You’re looking mighty good lately. And so is Bolivia. Probably because there are fewer hungry, malnourished and food-insecure people there now: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will present a certificate of recognition … Continue reading →

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Happy Human Rights Day!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“We will impose sanctions on those who defend human rights!” Once more, a Venezuelan cartoonist — this time, it’s Uncas — hits the nail on the head. And in honor of Human Rights Day, here’s another fine example of how … Continue reading →

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Two more accused in the Serra murder case

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Robert Serra, Venezuela’s youngest parliamentarian, and his girlfriend, María Herrera. Gone, but not forgotten…and justice will soon be served again in the case of their untimely deaths. This time, to two more individuals: The Venezuelan Public Ministry has accused Danny … Continue reading →

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Who’s your diplomatic guest there, Maricori?

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Well, well. What have we here? US “diplomats” exercising their diplomatic impunity (no, not a typo, nor a misspelling) at a legal hearing for a disgraced Venezuelan right-wing politician? Sure looks like it… “We have questions: What were you doing … Continue reading →

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Maricori charged with conspiracy to commit treason

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Deputy colleagues, I propose that we eliminate ordinary parliamentary sessions because I don’t mix with ordinary people.” Well said, Maricori…because where you’re going, you won’t be mixing with anyone for a good long time. Finally, after more than a decade … Continue reading →

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Big bordello raid in four countries over human trafficking concerns

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Police vans outside the “Paradise” bordello in Stuttgart, Germany. This was not the only big bordello they raided; there were three others. But they hadn’t come to arrest the girls and women inside; instead, they were after those who had … Continue reading →

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Ladies! Do you still need feminism?

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Some mornings it’s just not worth gnawing your way out of the restraints, is it? I mean, with shit like this popping up in my Facebook feed, it’s enough to put me permanently OFF my feed: Congratulations, ladies! Your fight’s … Continue reading →

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Why Jian Ghomeshi could get a life sentence (and Julien Blanc should STILL be banned)

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Poor Captain Kirk. He just doesn’t get it. Oh dear. This really hasn’t been a great week for the PUA types, has it? Julien Blanc has been banned from Singapore, now, and has also cancelled his dates in Norway. It’s … Continue reading →

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White Ribbon Day Links Roundup

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Today is White Ribbon Day, when it’s the menfolks’ turn to demonstrate all over the world against domestic violence and pledge to be better people. To that end, I have the following links for you to peruse and enjoy: First … Continue reading →