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Senate drug sentencing bill reduces disparities, not far enough

March 18, 2010 By Joe Sims

The Senate, by voice vote March 17, passed legislation that would reduce the crack/cocaine sentencing disparity.

New report cites “explosion” of radical right groups

March 12, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Last year saw an "explosion" of extremist groups and activism across the U.S., the Southern Poverty Law Center says in a new report, "Rage on the Right: The Year in Hate and Extremism."

Cop pleads guilty to massive murder cover-up during Katrina

March 8, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

A New Orleans police lieutenant pleads guilty to spearheading a massive cover-up of murder and violence committed by police in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Immigrants, allies prepare massive push for reform

March 8, 2010 By 0

A broad coalition which includes the AFL-CIO, Change to Win and dozens of immigrants' rights and civil rights groups is mobilizing for a mass march on Washington D.C. on March 21.

New Haven Firebirds struggle for everyone

March 8, 2010

The need for affirmative action to achieve fairness and equality for everyone, and to address the economic crisis, won support last weekend at Conneticut African American History Month events.