Facing The Human Rights Crisis

This podcast episode emphasizes the growing inequality in Philadelphia, highlights unionization efforts across industries, commemorates Human Rights Day, explores the differences between human rights and civil rights, urges constitutional change for better healthcare and gun control, and emphasizes alleviating human rights crises amid ongoing conflicts. Takeaways • Philadelphia's increasing wealth gap exacerbates bitterness and undermines community, demanding action and solutions. • Unionization movements, like those by the UAW and Quebec public employees, aim to improve workers' rights and living standards. • Human Rights Day serves as a reminder to reflect on and protect fundamental human rights amidst ongoing global struggles. • Human rights should encompass basic necessities such as housing, food, and healthcare, addressing the root causes of homelessness and poverty. • The Constitution prioritizes property rights over human rights, requiring amendments to ensure human rights protection. • Constitutional change is essential to address issues like gun violence and establish a national healthcare system that guarantees basic healthcare as a human right. • Confronting human rights violations in conflicts like those in Ukraine and Palestine requires vocal opposition and ceasefires. • Social justice organizations play a crucial role in advocating for healthcare as a human right in the United States.