Tag Archives: Human Rights

Who is the Predator Here?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by cchrstl

Who is the Predator Here? We approach this topic with some trepidation, as there can be considerable fixed opinions regarding the topic of sex. We feel, however, that the news is relevant — and we’d like your permission to continue … Continue reading →

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The Glue of Society

Posted on September 12, 2015 by cchrstl

The Glue of Society Religion is the glue that binds a culture together. Yet it has become customary to mock religion in America today. We’re not talking here about devotion to a particular religious practice. We are talking about a … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Ways to Enforce Mental Health Care on Citizens

Posted on August 8, 2015 by cchrstl

Sneaky Ways to Enforce Mental Health Care on Citizens We would like to discuss Missouri Senate Bills 331 & 21 [SS/SCS/SBs 331 & 21 – This act modifies and enacts provisions relating to law enforcement officers.] This act is mostly … Continue reading →

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Lies About Missouri’s Mental Health Budget

Posted on August 1, 2015 by cchrstl

Lies About Missouri’s Mental Health Budget The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published an article about suicide prevention on May 4, 2015 which began with a blatant lie. They said, “Missouri whacked the state’s mental health department budget from 2007 through 2012,” … Continue reading →

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Involuntary Commitment Records in Missouri are No Longer Confidential

Posted on July 22, 2015 by cchrstl

Involuntary Commitment  Records in Missouri are No Longer Confidential Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law Senate Bill 426 on July 13 which expands the conditions under which confidential mental health care records can be released. Mental health care facilities that … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Concerns with the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015

Posted on July 18, 2015 by cchrstl

Human Rights Concerns with the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 Congressional Rep. Tim Murphy (R., PA) originally introduced the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R.3717) in 2013. Not to be outdone by H.R.6 the 21st Century Cures … Continue reading →

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Take Action – Missouri Legislative News

Posted on January 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Take Action – Missouri Legislative News The 2015 Missouri state legislative session (98th General Assembly, First Regular Session) starts January 7 and runs until May 15. The Pre Filing of bills started December 1, 2014. Follow the Missouri legislature at … Continue reading →

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Terrorism and Torture, Oh My!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by cchrstl

Terrorism and Torture, Oh My! The United States government paid two military psychologists $80 million to develop torture tactics that were used against suspected terrorists in the wake of the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade … Continue reading →

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Ferguson and Human Rights

Posted on December 6, 2014 by cchrstl

Ferguson and Human Rights Most people have never heard of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. And almost no one can name more than a few of the 30 rights it … Continue reading →

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The Hard Truth #2

Posted on July 9, 2014 by cchrstl

The Hard Truth #2 In our May 5th newsletter we introduced The Hard Truth Magazine. We are delighted to recommend issue number 2 just released. Here is a brief quote from this latest issue: “In China, the Falun Gong (a … Continue reading →

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