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NAACP calls for end to “war on drugs”

July 29, 2011 By Luis Rivas

The NAACP put forth a resolution publically calling an end to the failed 40-year drug war, started in 1971 at the behest of President Nixon.

NAACP rallies for grocery workers, labor rights

July 28, 2011 By Ismael Parra And Luis Rivas

Hundreds of delegates to the NAACP's 102nd convention marched in support of UFCW, which is in negotiations with supermarket companies.

Gay rights are civil rights, says NAACP’s Julian Bond

July 27, 2011 By Luis Rivas

NAACP hosts town hall meeting on gay, lesbian and transgender issues and homophobia.

NAACP confronts new Jim Crow racism

July 26, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Vote suppression and denying ex-felons the right to vote are the new Jim Crow laws of the 21st century, says NAACP leader.

Illinois defends civil unions law in foster care dispute

July 12, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

State officials sent letters to four Catholic Charities agencies that place children, explaining the decision to not renew foster care and adoption contracts.