The UN says workers need $31,200/year for basic dignity. Full-time minimum wage workers make $15,080. Is America violating human rights?

In this episode of Human Rights Matter, we examine:- Why the average minimum wage worker is 35 (not a teenager)- How taxpayers subsidize poverty wages at Walmart & McDonald's- Cities thriving with $15+ minimum wage- The real math of surviving on $7.25/hour

Discover why America ranks 19th globally in minimum wage and what real solutions look like.🎧 Listen now and learn how to fight for economic justice📱 Visit: https://americanhumanrightsinitiativefoundation.org💝 Support our work: https://givebutter.com/GC53X0#MinimumWage #LivingWage #WorkersRights #EconomicJustice #HumanRightsMatter #FairPay #FightFor15

A child in Flint, Michigan is 3x more likely to have developmental delays than one 50 miles away. Ten years after the water crisis began, pipes remain contaminated with no deadline for fixes.This episode explores environmental racism in America - how zip codes determine life expectancy, why toxic facilities end up in Black and Brown neighborhoods, and what happens when profits matter more than people. We examine the 20-year life expectancy gap between neighborhoods and share what communities are doing to fight back.Topics discussed:• Flint's ongoing water crisis - 10 years later• How companies choose where to pollute• The health cost of environmental racism• Community-led solutions that workTake action for environmental justice:

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In 72% of American cities, it's now illegal to sleep outside. But what happens when you have nowhere else to go?This episode examines how homelessness became criminalized, why the UN calls our approach "cruel and unusual," and what actually works to solve this crisis. We share stories of veterans, families, and seniors forced to choose between jail and the streets, and explore proven solutions like Housing First.Episode highlights:• How sleeping became a crime in America• The human cost of criminalization• Cities successfully reducing homelessness• Why housing is cheaper than jailingJoin the fight for housing rights:🌐 americanhumanrightsinitiativefoundation.org💝 Support our housing advocacy: givebutter.com/GC53X

Your phone tracks your location 14,000 times per day. That data is for sale to anyone - including stalkers, insurance companies, and law enforcement. Welcome to the digital privacy crisis of 2025.This episode explores how 4,000+ data brokers are profiting from your personal information, why period tracking apps are selling data to anti-abortion states, and how your mental health app usage could affect your insurance rates. We break down the real consequences of digital surveillance and what you can do to protect yourself.What we discuss:• The shocking scale of data collection• Real stories of privacy violations• Why current laws don't protect you• Practical privacy tools everyone should useTake back your digital rights:🌐 americanhumanrightsinitiativefoundation.org💝 Support digital privacy advocacy: givebutter.com/GC53X0

Welcome to Human Rights Matter! In this second episode, we explore a critical voting rights crisis affecting 4 million Americans. Did you know that completing a prison sentence doesn't always restore your right to vote? We dive into felony disenfranchisement laws - remnants of the Jim Crow era that continue to silence voices in our democracy. Learn about the racial disparities, hear stories of citizens locked out of the ballot box, and discover how states like Nebraska are fighting for change. Most importantly, find out what you can do to help restore voting rights in your community.

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What we discuss:

• How 4 million Americans lost their voting rights and why it matters
• The shocking racial disparities: 1 in 16 African Americans can't vote
• Nebraska's recent legal battle and what it means for voting rights nationwide
• How felony disenfranchisement weakens entire communities
• Simple actions you can take today to help restore voting rights

Welcome to Human Rights Matter! In this first episode, we dive into what the American Human Rights Initiative Foundation is all about. Discover how we're working to protect civil liberties, fight discrimination, and ensure dignity for all through advocacy, education, and community action. We'll explore why small nonprofits are essential for grassroots change and how your support - whether volunteering or donating - directly impacts real people facing real challenges.

Ready to make a difference? Visit americanhumanrightsinitiativefoundation.org

What we discuss:

• Our mission and vision for human rights in America
• The power of community-driven change
• Current human rights issues that need attention
• How to support the cause