Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. To say the hope for America, our Democracy, and the preservation of the US Constitution hang in the balance come November 3rd would be an understatement.…
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Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, Dead At 80
Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), an icon in the fight for civil rights for decades, has died at the age of 80 after his battle with pancreatic cancer. I’m careful not to write…
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Celebrating Gay Civil Rights Icon, Harvey Milk on His 90th Birthday
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. Born May 22, 1930, Harvey Milk is listed as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Important People of the 20th Century,” because he spoke out…
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Anti-LGBTQ Baker Agrees To A Ceasefire With Colorado Civil Rights Commission
Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop Anti-LGBTQ baker Jack Phillips has agreed to call it a draw with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Phillips was brought up on charges by the commission for…
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Trump Celebrates The ‘Abolition’ Of Civil Rights
Donald Trump celebrates the ‘abolition’ of civil rights Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning, Donald Trump celebrated the great strides our country has made thanks to people of faith, like…
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Linda Brown, Of Brown v. Board Of Education, Passes Away At 76
Linda Brown, became one of the most famous symbols of the 20th century civil rights movement when she was denied registration at the all-white school just a few blocks from her home…
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Justice Department Says North Carolina “Bathroom Law” Violates US Civil Rights Act
The Justice Department has issued a statement saying North Carolina’s recently passed HB2, which prohibits transgender folks from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity, violates Title IX, which bars…
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Status Of Alabama Counties Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
The Washington Post shares this update of the current status of counties in Alabama which are (or are not) issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Stay tuned as the situation in Alabama…
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Department Of Justice Says Title VII Bans Workplace Discrimination Against Transgender People
According to a memo released by US Attorney General Eric Holder, the Department of Justice will now interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as explicitly prohibiting workplace discrimination against transgender…
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President Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughters believe he would support gay rights today
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. And in light of that, Katie Couric spoke with the daughters of President Lyndon B.…
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Brendon Ayanbadejo on racial and LGBT civil rights
Brendon Ayanbadejo Brendon Ayanbadejo pens an essay for Think Progress in support for LGBT rights in a manner that few can own as he does. Many who oppose marriage equality repudiate the…
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President Obama speaks on the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have A Dream” speech
From USA Today: In his address to thousands who gathered on the Washington Mall on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, President Obama paid tribute to civil…
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Martin Luther King – I Have a Dream on August 28, 1963
50 years ago today. Folks on the interwebs are playing the #Ihaveadream theme, so here’s mine: I have a dream that passion, courage and conviction become the norm; that apathy for inequality…
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93 years ago today…
93 years ago today, the 19th amendment was ratified, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Interestingly, many states did not officially ratify the legislation for decades. Mississippi did not ratify the amendment…
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President Obama sits on the Rosa Parks bus
Click to enlarge pic – Photo by Pete Souza During his trip to Detroit, yesterday, President Obama visited the Henry Ford Museum and had the opportunity to sit in the bus where…
