Tag: Civil Rights

Senator Rand Paul, who told Rachel Maddow that had he would have voted against part of the law had he been in the Senate...

On Tuesday, October 5, Chris Christie made a routine campaign stop at a local diner in Edison, NJ that resulted in an interesting debate...

Many of us understand the damage Rush Limbaugh, FOX News, and hate media has done to our country in promoting racism, homophobia, misogyny and...

Alas. There is finally something right happening in North Carolina's General Assembly. Attorney General Eric Holder has announced a lawsuit today, filed by the U.S....

The youngest ever President and CEO of the NAACP, Benjamin Jealous, has decided to resign as of December 31 of this year?in order to...

A US soldier tackles racism head on, and delivers a powerful message that has taken the internet by storm.

Thursday, the city of San Antonio, Texas took a stand for civil rights and voted to extend its non-discrimination ordinance to cover both Veterans and the LGBT community.

Last month, after receiving a memorandum from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the Department of Defense issued a press release stating their intent to...

318,000 of N.C.'s registered voters -- including students and seniors -- lack a qualifying voter ID. Guess what percentage are registered as Republicans?

12 Facts about the Secret Court that most people do not know.

Take note Jay-Z, singer and entertainer Harry Belafonte isn't just gracing people with his presence. Belafonte, 86, is being their voice and advocate. He's...

The DOJ reminds Texas that Section 3 of the Voting Rights Act is still in place.

Huge demonstrations held nationwide following the infamous George Zimmerman trial verdict show that many Americans feel outraged over the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin...

There are countless images that come to mind when thinking about your picturesque elderly person. From old men sitting on porches to grandmothers gathering...

As the visible presence of transgender people in society continues to increase, we probably shouldn't be overly surprised that young transpeople will also become...

  Whistleblower Edward Snowden?says his intent is to create a discussion in the U.S. about the government's secret surveillance program that he exposed by releasing...

If you're a follower of former evangelical pastor and conservative activist David Barton, you can kiss any fun in your life good-bye. Heck, you...

  Leo Branton, Jr., legendary civil rights attorney, died Friday in Los Angeles. Mr. Branton, whose career lasted over six decades and whose client list...