PROFILE: Kathryn
NAME: Nelson
LOCATION: Minneapolis
OCCUPATION: Freelance writer
WEBSITE: www.urbaninkslinger.com
Member Since: 2009-03-12
About Me:
Kathryn Nelson is a Minneapolis freelance journalist who frequently writes about international relations, human rights, conflicts and genocide and mental health issues. Kathryn believes her purpose as a writer is to bear witness to the injustices of the world, and hopes to become an international correspondent in the future.
Facing widespread funding shortages, the United Nations has been forced to cut back on critical services, potentially endangering millions... more
Aug 5, 2009
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The trial of Myanmar’s prominent human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi is nearing its final moments as her lawyer... more
Jul 24, 2009
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Famous Chechen human rights defender, Natalia Estemirova was murdered last Wednesday after being forcibly taken from her home.
Best known for... more
Jul 20, 2009
By: Kathryn
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Scientists uncovered the genetic blueprint for one of the deadliest parasites in the world.
The Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma japonicum parasites... more
Jul 19, 2009
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According to a new report by the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, jobs in healthcare and environmental areas are growing... more
Jul 15, 2009
By: Kathryn
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German prosecutors indicted 89-year-old John Demjanjuk as an accessory to 27,900 murders that occurred during the Holocaust.
Though criminal allegations have... more
Jul 13, 2009
By: Kathryn
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President Barack Obama visited Ghana this week, speaking widely of the victories and challenges the continent is currently facing.
Though Africa... more
Jul 12, 2009
By: Kathryn
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The 2010 World Cup may be in jeopardy after South African construction workers have gone on strike.
The National Union of... more
Jul 8, 2009
By: Kathryn
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Ethnic protests in China have escalated in the last several hours, prompting the international community to urge the Chinese government... more
Jul 6, 2009
By: Kathryn
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