equality – Page 22 – People's World

Norman Hodgett, 82: Fighter for peace, economic justice, and equality

August 13, 2014 By John Wojcik

Activists are mourning the loss of Norman Hodgett, who died in New York August 9. He leaves behind his beloved Kathy Rutkowsky and countless friends and comrades.

For Native rights, equality and voice in labor movement: Council FIRE

August 4, 2014 By Kevin Cummings

Native Americans deserve a chance at the American Dream. If any group of people is left behind, then we all lose.

Football trademark decision suggests path to bring back outsourced jobs

July 9, 2014 By Pat Barile

On June 18, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled six registered trademarks which it had previously granted to the Washington football team for its name.

Obama continues to expand rights for LGBT Americans

June 24, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

The president directed the Labor Department to draft rules that clarify that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to LGBT couples, even in states where same-sex marriage is not legal.

Homeless gay youth are our youth

June 12, 2014 By Frank McAlpin

Despite all the gay excitement and celebration we can't overlook the hundreds of young LGBT people sleeping on the streets of Los Angeles every night.