equality
Black History Month: Happy birthday Nina Simone
February 21, 2012Legendary artist and civil rights activist Nina Simone was born 79 years ago today, Feb. 21, in Tryon, North Carolina.
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Gay marriage passes Jersey senate, becomes law in Washington state
February 15, 2012New Jersey's Senate passed a bill approving the legalization of gay marriage by a vote of 24-16
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Massive reenactment of 1965 Selma march will focus on today’s battles
February 13, 2012Unions are joining with civil rights and community partners in a massive re-enactment of the historic 1965 Alabama civil rights march.
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Britain’s Morning Star feels no joy on queen’s anniversary
February 8, 2012Defenders of the status quo assert that the monarchy is largely symbolic or even little more than a tourist attraction, but its residual powers are real, extensive and undemocratic.
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Victory for equal marriage in the Evergreen State
February 3, 2012Senators approved by a vote of 28 to 21 a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Four Republicans joined 24 Democrats in voting yes.
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