U.S.
New push underway to get Congress to end the Cuba blockade
June 14, 2016The blockade continues to hurt the interests of ordinary people in Cuba by the strain it puts on the Cuban economy.
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Orlando: A hate crime against the gay community
June 13, 2016This worst-ever mass shooting in American history was first and foremost a homophobic crime of hate against the nation's LGBTQIA community.
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Undocumented pay more in state and local taxes
June 13, 2016Who would really benefit from legalizing all undocumented immigrants? Everyone.
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Carrying on Muhammad Ali’s fight for justice
June 13, 2016Ali's outspokenness and activism made him a beacon for African Americans everywhere.
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This week in LGBTQ history: Recognizing African-American activist Pauli Murray
June 13, 2016The civil rights activist, lawyer, and theologian, and an acknowledged lesbian, will soon lend her name to one of two new residential colleges.
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