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Today in labor history: Title IX enacted

June 23, 2014 By Combined Sources

Title IX prohibits federally funded educational institutions from discriminating against students or employees based on sex.

Ruby Dee, 91: Iconic actress, civil rights activist

June 12, 2014 By Associated Press

Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actress and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, has died at age 91.

Homeless gay youth are our youth

June 12, 2014 By Frank McAlpin

Despite all the gay excitement and celebration we can't overlook the hundreds of young LGBT people sleeping on the streets of Los Angeles every night.

Civil rights lawsuit wins groundbreaking immigration policy

June 9, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

After years of organizing against racist profiling by the East Haven Police Department, a landmark legal victory has been won.

Checks in Native American settlement delayed again

June 2, 2014 By Albert Bender

More than 490,000 Indians are still waiting for settlement monies due them from the federal government. It's a disgrace.