civil rights
Today in labor history: Stonewall sparks gay rights movement
June 28, 2013Forty four years ago today the Stonewall demonstrations broke out in New York City,
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The Dream lives on, but we must fight for it
June 27, 2013In a five-to-four decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the formula in Section 4 of the 1965 Civil Rights Act was unconstitutional.
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t rehear California’s Prop. 8
June 26, 2013"Millions of Californians will be able to marry the person they love - with all the rights and responsibilities that go along with it."
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GOP makes repressive amendment to immigration bill
June 26, 2013The amendment would prevent any of the immigrants legalized under S 744 from achieving permanent legal status until certain requirements are met.
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Supreme Court rules same sex marriage ban unconstitutional
June 26, 2013In a historic ruling for gay rights, the Supreme Court today struck down DOMA, a 1996 law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
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