equality

Amanda Simpson: trailblazer for equality

January 6, 2010

Many believe that Amanda Simpson, 48, one of the first openly transgender appointees to the federal government is simply a sign of the times.

Mexico City approves gay marriage

December 24, 2009 By Emile Schepers

By a vote of 31 to 24 with nine abstentions, the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, the jurisdiction to which Mexico City belongs, has passed legislation authorizing gay marriage.

Parents organize for Spanish-English translators in schools

October 25, 2009 By Claudia Bosch And Megan Fountain

Parents in New Haven, Conn., tell the school board it must provide translators at parent orientation meetings, raising the issue of language and equal education access.

Young Lords turn 40

October 11, 2009 By Sijisfredo Avilés

Many celebrated in August the founding of the Young Lords Party in New York. But the Young Lords started in Chicago. The following is a brief history of that time and place.

Pete Seeger: 90 years of song and struggle

April 18, 2009 By John Pietaro

Born 90 years ago this May 3, Pete Seeger has been a tireless performer of topical song and a champion of global folklore, focusing his strongest efforts on that which was created by, for and about,...