civil rights
Thousands vow “no justice, no peace” at Sanford rally
April 4, 2012Sadness for the Martin family and outrage that Zimmerman has still not been charged permeated the peaceful crowd.
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Demonstrators to focus on mass transit as a civil right
April 3, 2012The Occupy Wall Street movement and Amalgamated Transit Union jointly declared April 4 a National Day of Action for Jobs and Mass Transit and will demonstrate in 20 cities across the country.
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“Holiday on ICE” is anything but, immigration lawyers charge
March 29, 2012This hearing ignored the grim reality of the U.S. immigration detention system, which is marked by abuse.
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Video shows shooter uninjured after Trayvon murder
March 29, 2012There are no visible signs of injuries to Zimmermann's head or blood on his clothes. His attorney has said that his client suffered a broken nose and a gash to his head .
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Debbie Amis Bell: Memories of a Freedom Rider
March 29, 2012"Solitary" meant an unfurnished cell with a concrete floor. No bed, no furniture; a hole in the floor for a toilet.
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