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Tagged: civil rights

Obama Speech at Hamilton College: 'Values are Worth Fighting For'

Obama Speech at Hamilton College: 'Values are Worth Fighting For'


Via: thomas  •  Op/Ed  •  19 Comments  •  3 weeks ago

Remember the time when the president was not just a bloviating gasbag full of horrible ideas? I don't either, but Barack Obama was the closest we've been to a thoughtful and careful President in...
The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma. Part 3 Another Glimmer of Hope

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma. Part 3 Another Glimmer of Hope


By:   •  History Before they can rewrite it  •  57 Comments  •  4 weeks ago

Saturday, April 5th, 2025, Hands Off!, an organization dedicated to slowing and stopping the Trump administration's push to, well, as far as I can tell, ruin the nation, is organizing nationwide a...
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington's 60th anniversary | AP News

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington's 60th anniversary | AP News

Via:   •  The Reality Show  •  19 Comments  •  2 years ago

The Dream Lives On
The most anti-Semitic year in a decade

The most anti-Semitic year in a decade


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 years ago

Important Related Articles: Remembering The Holocaust Is Crucial To Stem The Tide Of Antisemitism Here And Abroad Maus’ Sales Surge After Tennessee School District Bans The...
Civil Rights Songs and Speeches 2022

Civil Rights Songs and Speeches 2022

By:   •  Christian State of Mind  •  59 Comments  •  last year

This is my ode to Dr. Martin L. King and I will be adding to it the rest of January '22. Hopefully, you will too!  We've come a long, long, way - yes, YOU have!
The Day I Met Dr. Martin Luther King

The Day I Met Dr. Martin Luther King


By: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  60 Comments  •  3 years ago

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The Ku Klux Klan | National Geographic Society

The Ku Klux Klan | National Geographic Society

Via:   •  The Reality Show  •  32 Comments  •  4 years ago

Your White Supremacy history lesson for the day. The seeder is not the topic Biden is not the topic Trump is definitely ON TOPIC
Eric Swalwell sues Trump and allies for violating civil rights with Jan. 6 incitement

Eric Swalwell sues Trump and allies for violating civil rights with Jan. 6 incitement


Via: tessylo  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  4 years ago

House passes sweeping LGBTQ rights bill

House passes sweeping LGBTQ rights bill


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  4 years ago

"The LGBTQ community has waited long enough. The time has come to extend the blessings of liberty and equality to all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love."
Millennial focus shifted to civil rights after Trump's victory

Millennial focus shifted to civil rights after Trump's victory


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  7 years ago

The U.S. presidential election inspired millennials to shift their focus toward civil rights and helping to improve the lives of others, according to a new report. Last year’s report...
Germany Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings After Law Change

Germany Celebrates First Same-Sex Weddings After Law Change


Via: gordy327  •  World News  •  4 Comments  •  8 years ago

From NBCNEWS : BERLIN — Germany celebrated its first same-sex weddings Sunday, after a new law came into force putting gay and lesbian couples on an equal legal footing with heterosexual...
Australian Leader Says Gay Marriage Could Be Law This Year

Australian Leader Says Gay Marriage Could Be Law This Year


Via: gordy327  •  World News  •  1 Comments  •  8 years ago

By Associated press CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's prime minister said Tuesday that Parliament could legalize gay marriage this year if the nation's voters endorse it in a rare nonbinding...
Everywhere You Look, Americans Are Spreading Hate

Everywhere You Look, Americans Are Spreading Hate


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  46 Comments  •  8 years ago

If that feels melodramatic, you haven’t been paying attention. At least 150 civil rights groups agree . Last week, Amnesty International, the Anti-Defamation League, the NAACP, Muslim...