Civil Rights

Nation's Quadriplegics Immobilize On Washington In Support Of Stem-Cell Research

ISSUE 48•13 | 03.28.12 | News

WASHINGTON—Having arrived in the nation's capital by the wheelchair-accessible-busload, tens of thousands of quadriplegics from across the United States immobilized on the National Mall Wednesday, rallying in motionless protest against restrictions ... more»
Aug. 27, 1920

ISSUE 43•34 | 08.24.07 | History

Women Get Vote, Rest Rooms more»
Supreme Court Reaches Landmark 'It Depends' Ruling

ISSUE 43•22 | 05.28.07 | News

WASHINGTON, DC— "We're just nine justices—we don't have answers to all the country's legal problems," said Breyer, frustrated with the pressure to reach a verdict. more»
May 29, 1905

ISSUE 43•22 | 05.28.07 | History

The Machine: Will It Replace The China-Man? more»
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Honors Tuskegee Air Guitarists

ISSUE 43•20 | 05.21.07 | Radio News
State Apologies

ISSUE 43•10 | 03.07.07 | Infographic

The Commonwealth of Virginia recently apologized for slavery. Taking Virginia's lead, here are some other past transgressions states have recently... more»
Sharpton, Thurmond: Related?

ISSUE 43•09 | 02.28.07 | American Voices

The Rev. Al Sharpton wants his DNA tested agianst that of the late Senator Strom Thurmond to see if they are related. What do you think? more»
In College, I Marched Against Racism—And It Worked

ISSUE 43•07 | 02.14.07 | Commentary

Is there no one out there who cares about changing the world anymore? What happened to the passion, the love, the determination to make a... more»
Today's Neo-Nazis Have No Respect For Tradition

ISSUE 43•04 | 01.24.07 | Commentary

The other week, I read that the founder of the National Vanguard is in the clink for having child pornography in his computer. What is going on... more»
Coretta Scott King's Wiretap Ends

ISSUE 42•51 | 12.18.06 | News

"We're really going to miss spying on her," said FBI agent Charles Torcello, while dismantling the $1.4 million worth of equipment used to monitor the late activist. more»
Local Building Too Wheelchair-Friendly

ISSUE 42•50 | 12.13.06 | News in Photos
Court Rules Against Warrantless Wiretapping

ISSUE 42•33 | 08.22.06 | American Voices

A federal judge in Detroit ordered a halt to warrantless wiretapping. What do you think? more»
Grief Counselors Flown Over Guantanamo Bay

ISSUE 42•30 | 07.26.06 | Radio News
Indonesian Factory Celebrates 'Bring Your Parents To Work' Day

ISSUE 42•29 | 07.25.06 | Radio News
Report: Everything Made In Sweatshops

ISSUE 42•30 | 07.24.06 | News in Brief

NEW YORK—A new U.S. Department Of Labor study revealed that Martha Stewart Living housewares, Tommy Hilfiger clothing, iPod music players,... more»
Year in Pictures: 2005

ISSUE 42•28 | 07.14.06 | Slideshow
Troops To Darfur

ISSUE 42•20 | 05.17.06 | American Voices

The United Nations is being called on to send peacekeeping forces to keep peace and prevent the genocide in Darfur. What do you think? more»
Baby Doesn’t Realize It's A White Supremacist Yet

ISSUE 42•20 | 05.15.06 | News in Photos
Christian Student Sues For Right To Hate Speech

ISSUE 42•15 | 04.18.06 | American Voices

Ruth Malhotra, a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, sued the institution over her right to speak freely against homosexuality in... more»
Race Riots In Australia

ISSUE 41•50 | 12.16.05 | American Voices

This week saw race riots raging around Sydney, Australia, after white supremacists stormed the beaches and beat suspected Arabs. What do you... more»
Activist Judge Cancels Christmas

ISSUE 41•50 | 12.14.05 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—Liberal Judge Stephen Reinhardt ruled that the celebration of Christmas, and any directly related good cheer, is unconstitutional. more»
Patriot Act Renewed

ISSUE 41•49 | 12.13.05 | American Voices

The House and Senate have reached a deal to re-authorize the Patriot Act. What do you think? more»
Area Cherokee In Violation Of Indian Removal Act Of 1830

ISSUE 41•49 | 12.07.05 | News

DAHLONEGA, GA—According to half-blood Cherokee and local carpenter Jonathan Palmer, his children are worried about making new friends in Oklahoma. more»
'Now We Can Finally Put Civil Rights Behind Us'

ISSUE 41•45 | 11.09.05 | News

DETROIT—With the passing of Rosa Parks, America has also buried the long, hard struggle for racial equality. more»
Rioting Continues In Paris

ISSUE 41•44 | 11.07.05 | American Voices

The French police have taken 22 young people into custody after more than a week of riots in a northeastern suburb of Paris. What do you... more»
FBI Probe Problems

ISSUE 41•43 | 11.01.05 | American Voices

Recent analysis of FBI documents indicates that the bureau has abused its powers of surveillance since Sept. 11th, 2001. What do you think? more»
Blacks Disapprove Of Bush

ISSUE 43•01 ISSUE 41•42 | 10.20.05 | American Voices

Polls conducted by NBC have Bush's approval rating with African-Americans at 2 percent with a 2 percent margin of error. What do you think? more»
September 28, 1964

ISSUE 41•39 | 09.28.05 | History

Malcolm X: 'I Also Have A Dream' more»
ACLU Defends Nazis' Right To Burn Down ACLU Headquarters

ISSUE 41•38 | 09.21.05 | Radio News
Racial Profiling Okay?

ISSUE 41•36 | 09.07.05 | American Voices

A recent study shows that most Americans do not have a problem with racial profiling by law enforcement officers. What do you think? more»

civil rights

Nation's Quadriplegics Immobilize On Washington In Support Of Stem-Cell Research

Aug. 27, 1920

Supreme Court Reaches Landmark 'It Depends' Ruling

May 29, 1905

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Honors Tuskegee Air Guitarists

State Apologies

Sharpton, Thurmond: Related?

In College, I Marched Against Racism—And It Worked

Today's Neo-Nazis Have No Respect For Tradition

Coretta Scott King's Wiretap Ends

Local Building Too Wheelchair-Friendly

Court Rules Against Warrantless Wiretapping

Grief Counselors Flown Over Guantanamo Bay

Indonesian Factory Celebrates 'Bring Your Parents To Work' Day

Report: Everything Made In Sweatshops

Year in Pictures: 2005

Troops To Darfur

Baby Doesn’t Realize It's A White Supremacist Yet

Christian Student Sues For Right To Hate Speech

Race Riots In Australia

Activist Judge Cancels Christmas

Patriot Act Renewed

Area Cherokee In Violation Of Indian Removal Act Of 1830

'Now We Can Finally Put Civil Rights Behind Us'

Rioting Continues In Paris

FBI Probe Problems

Blacks Disapprove Of Bush

September 28, 1964

ACLU Defends Nazis' Right To Burn Down ACLU Headquarters

Racial Profiling Okay?

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U.S. Cuts Aid To Pakistan