civil rights
A tale of two struggles
December 21, 2010The repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the close vote on the DREAM Act are milestones in the continuing struggle to expand democracy and equality in America.
Read moreDADT repeal to end discriminatory policy
December 20, 2010In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.
Read moreLabor, environment, rights groups launch campaign for Internet expansion
December 20, 2010The Communications Workers of America, NAACP and the Sierra Club have come together to launch a campaign for what they say is a much needed faster and more available Internet in the United States.
Read moreLeaders map jobs fight at Amistad Awards event
December 8, 2010Activists said they were inspired, "fired up and ready to go" at The Voices for Jobs, Equality & Peace - People's World Amistad Awards Concert held in New Haven, Connecticut Dec. 5.
Read moreCalifornia’s new top cop is “on the people’s side”
December 6, 2010Kamala Harris vows to insure "the law of this state is on the side of the people."
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