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U.S. Supreme Court hears Calif. marriage equality case

March 27, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

Another milestone was crossed March 26 in Californians' years-long quest for marriage equality.

Marriage equality promises “a more perfect union”

March 26, 2013 By PW Editorial

Legal experts and human rights activists describe this week's two cases before the Supreme Court on same-sex marriageas as monumental.

Activist Caroli Mullen dies in Baltimore

March 19, 2013 By Les Bayless

Caroli Mullen, a life-long activist for peace and civil rights, died March 8 in Baltimore after a two-year bout with cancer.

Murders of journalists on the rise worldwide

March 14, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Worldwide intimidation of journalists, including murders, is rising, a panel of experts warns. And the U.S., despite its free press traditions and constitutional protections, rarely protests, the panel adds.

Today in women’s history: Long live Fannie Lou Hamer

March 14, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1977 Mississippi civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer passed away.