civil rights
Today in labor history: Mary McLeod Bethune born
July 10, 2013Mary McLeod Bethune, one of our great civil rights leaders, was born July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, S.C. Her parents were former slaves.
Read moreImmigration reform threatened in the House
July 10, 2013This week, immigration reform advocates face some of their biggest hurdles ever.
Read more“Dreamers” descend upon House to demand immigration reform
July 10, 2013Six years ago, Evelyn Rivera saw her mother hauled away to jail and deported before her very eyes. This week, she marched on Washington to get her mother back.
Read moreWhat next for immigration reform legislation?
July 8, 2013What is clear is that the immigrant rights movement is facing the fight of its life.
Read moreStop and Frisk: What Mayor Bloomberg really thinks
July 8, 2013Mayor Bloomberg tried to defend his position supporting the NYPD's massive stop-and-frisk program directed against minority youth.
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