civil rights – Page 68 – People's World

Groups launch new initiative for women’s equality

September 20, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Women's organizations, activists, and lawmakers launched a women's economic intiative that includes not just reproductive rights but pay equity, good jobs, and economic justice.

Campaign launched to rename Nathan Bedford Forrest H.S.

September 18, 2013 By Antoinette Laveaux

Progressives say the true symbolism behind the name change is that of social justice, a solid stepping stone for the South to "rise again."

Ted Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote

September 17, 2013 By Dee Scott

Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.

Richmond takes a daring step for homeowners

September 12, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

After a tumultuous meeting drawing hundreds of residents, the Richmond City Council voted to continue exploring a plan to rescue underwater mortgages by using the power of eminent domain.

Taking the long view on fight for freedom

September 4, 2013 By Jarvis Tyner

As one of 250,000 who attended the 1963 "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom," I had to come to Washington, Aug. 24, to be a part of the 50th anniversary march.