Jang Young-geol, a North Korean defector whose history includes detention at one of the communist state's notorious political prison camps, said Friday he was sent to the camp on an "unreasonable" charge of earning too much foreign currency.

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Amnesty Probes North Korean Human-Rights Abuse
World (tags: government, HumanRights, freedoms, world )

Aaron
- 406 days ago - voanews.com

North Korea's so-called 'Day of the Sun' is to mark the centenary of founder Kim Il-sung's birth on Sunday, and rights group Amnesty International says it is an opportunity to shed light on the country's poor human-rights record.

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County Unanimously Approves Resolution on Marriage Amendment
US Politics & Gov't (tags: constitution, ethics, government )

Aaron
- 408 days ago - thepilot.com

While North Carolina's Amendment One is a step in the right direction, more needs to be done. Please sign this petition to pass the Federal Marriage Amendment: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pass-the-federal- marriage-amendment

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Arizona House Approval Gives Final OK to Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks Into Pregnancy
US Politics & Gov't (tags: americans, usa, freedoms, ethics )

Aaron
- 408 days ago - washingtonpost.com

While this is certainly a step in the right direction, there is much more that needs to be done. Please sign the following petition to end abortion in the United States. Thank you. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/end-abortion-in-t he-united-states

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How One Man Escaped From a North Korean Prison Camp
World (tags: HumanRights, freedoms, corruption, North Korea )

Aaron
- 431 days ago - guardian.co.uk

There was torture, starvation, betrayals and executions, but to Shin In Geun, Camp 14 - a prison for the political enemies of North Korea - was home. Then one day came the chance to flee...

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Chris Christie Says No to N.J. Gay Marriage Bill, Would Agree to Strengthen Civil Union Law
US Politics & Gov't (tags: government, politics, gay marriage )

Aaron
- 451 days ago - nj.com

"A total of 31 states have put the issue to voters. All rejected it." The voters oppose gay marriage. Please join them and sign this petition to pass the Federal Marriage Amendment: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pass- the-federal-marriage-amendment

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Utah Bill on Abortion Waiting Period Clears Hurdle
Society & Culture (tags: americans, children, family, abortion )

Aaron
- 451 days ago - wausaudailyherald.com

While this is a step in the right direction, there is much more that needs to be done. Please sign the following petition to end abortion in the United States. Thank you. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/end-abort ion-in-the-united-states

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North Korea Reportedly Punishing Insincere Mourners
Offbeat (tags: world, society, unusual )

Aaron
- 495 days ago - news.yahoo.com

North Korean authorities are punishing mourners who failed to exhibit sincere sadness and despair after the death of Kim Jong Il on Dec. 17, the Daily NK reported Wednesday.

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