discrimination

Legalizing civil unions nears in Illinois

October 6, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

For decades gay and lesbian rights activists here and throughout Illinois fought to end discrimination against people in housing and employment based on their sexual orientation.

Abercrombie & Fitch sells the corporate, un-American look

September 15, 2010 By Blake Skylar

Abercrombie & Fitch is a well-known American retailer that focuses on clothing for target consumers, ages of 18 through 22. The company also operates offshoot brands, including Hollister and Gilly Hicks. The store, however, has kept...

Republicans “deaf ” to Black farmers’ $1.25 billion claim

September 9, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

WASHINGTON – Willie E. Adams, a founding member of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), has been fighting U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) discrimination in denying Black farmers federal loans for as long as he has been a...

Demands to fire Simpson increase despite apology

August 26, 2010 By John Wojcik

Alan Simpson's public apology has not stopped a groundswell of calls for his firing.

Pride parade celebrates, presses for equality

June 29, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Thousands thronged the streets here June 26 and 27, enjoying the 40th anniversary of this city's Gay Pride celebration with brilliant rainbow-hued costumes, musical and theatrical events, and just plain fun.