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Anti-LGBT bills introduced in 28 states

March 26, 2015 By Human Rights Campaign

So far this year 34 anti-LGBT bills in nine states have been defeated or failed to meet key legislative deadlines.

Today in women’s history: Sandra Day O’Connor is FWOTSC

March 26, 2015 By Special to People’s World

First Woman On The Supreme Court was born on March 26, 1930.

Report refutes Emanuel’s austerity agenda for Chicago

March 26, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Proposals for getting Chicago's finances back on track without unconstitutional grabs at retiree pensions, cuts to vital services, and toxic bank fees.

Jobs Not Jails campaign wins victory in Oakland

March 26, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors decision increases funding for community-based programs helping people when they return home.

Today in women’s history: Happy birthday Dorothy Height

March 24, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Height was the president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) for 40 years and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom