civil rights – Page 119 – People's World

Lost chance for school desegregation led to today’s woes

February 14, 2011 By John Rummel

A landmark 1974 Supreme Court case was a failed opportunity to strike a blow at school segregation in Michigan and around the nation, and we continue to suffer the consequences.

Anti-segregation march planned for Raleigh

February 8, 2011 By Joe Sims

Quality education is seen by the organizers as linked to other issues, with the groups calling for "a broad, 14-point people's agenda."

Justice Dept. weighs probe of Seattle police killings

February 2, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

A local jury returned a split verdict, but the finding by four jurors that the cop's use of lethal force was unjustified is virtually unprecedented.

Illinois legalizes civil unions

February 1, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

With a landmark bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn Monday, same-sex couples will, for the first time in Illinois history, share many of the legal protections that are now granted to married couples.

Push to regulate firearms gains steam

January 26, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The intern who rushed to aid Rep. Gabriel Giffords, D-Ariz., after during the Jan. 8 Arizona shootings, traveled to New York today to offer his assistance to Mayors Against Illegal Guns, which has ramped up activities...