December 10 is Human Rights Day across the globe, but human rights are at stake every day of the year. Johnathan J. Smith, Interim Commissioner for the New York State Division of Human Rights, tells us what those stakes are, how they’ve risen for at-risk workers during the pandemic, and why people need to speak up if they feel they think their rights have been violated. Plus: we explore New York’s commitment to human rights throughout the state’s history.