Larry Cox

Today is Human Rights Day. Kevin Mambo, actor playing Fela Kuti in the Broadway musical Fela!; and Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA, talk about the day and the lessons of Fela Kuti's life. He also reacts to the President's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech today. ...

The economic crisis has radically changed many of the ways in which the world functions, but one of the great recessions most disastrous side effects is an increase in global repression. Widespread economic problems are creating extensive social problems as people and governments cope with limited access to food, jobs, ...

Over the past decade, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has accelerated its detention of lawful permanent residents, asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants. Many of these detainees wait for months-- or even years-- without a hearing. Larry Cox is Executive Director of Amnesty International. He’ll be joined by Hector Veloz, a U.S. ...