by David Hudson | May 22, 2014 | Monitor
On what would have been his 84th birthday, Harvey Milk had a stamp dedicated in his honor at the White House. A number of distinguished guests attended the ceremony, including U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi,...
by Samantha Power | Dec 13, 2012 | Monitor
During Human Rights Week, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding human rights and human dignity at home and abroad, and we recognize the need to build a world in which everyone can pursue their dreams free from violence and discrimination. Last week at the Human...
by Samantha Power | Nov 9, 2012 | Monitor
Yesterday’s announcement that President Obama will become the first U.S. President to visit Burma marks an historic step in the United States’ engagement with Burma. In the past year, since President Obama first noted “flickers of progress” in...
by Lea Prohov | Oct 5, 2012 | Monitor
Here's a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov: Watch the West Wing Week here. In October, the White House is working to recognize a range of important causes: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: On Monday evening, the White House was...