Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings
Tim Walz touted his and Kamala Harris’ advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights Campaign’s annual gala.
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Met Police Back Down – Palestine March to Go Ahead As Planned
With less than 24 hours to go, the Metropolitan Police has dropped its attempt to frustrate our national march for Palestine. Tomorrow we will march to the Israeli Embassy as planned.
As GOP AGs Target Title VI, 40+ Groups Rally to Defend Civil Rights
The attorneys general petition, referred to in the letter as the "Civil Rights Rollback," calls for eviscerating decades-old civil rights regulations.
Black Lives Matter: A Movement for Equality and Justice
BLM is a movement that affirms the inherent value of Black lives. It is a response to a long history of discrimination that has disproportionately affected Black communities.
The Second Amendment: Overview and History
The Second Amendment of the Constitution is the most well-known after freedom of speech. It’s also the most misinterpreted and misunderstood of the Amendments
Anti-trans laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
Judge Rules Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Caused Her Death
Kentucky Judge Charles Simpson ruled the death of Breonna Taylor was caused by her boyfriend. He dropped some felony charges against the police officers.
Days Before Convention, Activists Sue D.C. Police Over Violence at DNC Headquarters Protest
D.C. police assaulted Gaza war protesters and strangled them with their own keffiyehs, a lawsuit alleges.
USA: Abortion bans and restrictions cause extensive harm, violate human rights
By denying and restricting access to abortion to millions of people, the United States is failing to comply with its international human rights obligations and standards
3 of the Most Common Civil Rights Violations in the United States
Even if you aren't aware of them, civil rights violations occur every day. Learn about three of the most common violations here.
Georgia PSC to act on Sandersville Railroad owner’s request to condemn land held by Black owners
A predominantly Black neighborhood in Hancock County has a second chance to stop a railroad company from forcibly taking land to build a rail line extension.
Let This Be Our Communion: Another Deadly Knee On A Black Man’s Neck
For many, Mitchell's killing bitterly echoed that of George Floyd, likewise dead from a heedless white man's knee on his neck, in the harsh light of day, for all to witness.
Whether It’s Biden or Someone Else, Gaza Remains Top Priority for ‘Uncommitted’ Voters
Activists who protested Biden’s handling of the war during Democratic primaries say they will maintain pressure no matter the nominee.