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Civil rights, labor groups to hold jobs march Oct. 15

September 30, 2011 By Joe Sims

Energized by President Obama's bold call for passage of the American Jobs Act, civil rights and labor groups are calling for a national march in Washington to support it.

35 states get an F on teaching civil rights

September 29, 2011 By Joe Sims

When it comes to teaching civil rights, schools in the South have a more rigorous approach than nearly every other region of the country.

Jim Crow alive and well in Alabama

September 28, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

Shelby County has been trying to disenfranchise black people for years, but the latest ploy has been shot down by a federal district court.

Troy Davis and the new abolitionists

September 23, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

In the fight to save Troy Davis's life, a new abolitionist movement is born.

Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis

September 13, 2011 By Joe Sims

This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.