equality – Page 33 – People's World

SEIU, AFT join coalition to stop job discrimination vs. gays

August 8, 2013 By PAI

"Embedding discrimination against LGBT Americans into our laws and workplaces is not only morally reprehensible, it also makes zero economic sense."

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 95th birthday

July 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrated his 95th birthday on Thursday, July 18.

Letter from North Carolina: I was arrested with Rev. Barber 2013

July 18, 2013 By Bill Carothers III

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed an anti-woman bill on abortion that the state House had passed into law, which restricts how abortions can be carried out.

Pennsylvania unions launch massive campaign against voter ID law

July 18, 2013 By Press Associates

The Pa. AFL-CIO is pushing a huge online petition demanding the GOP-run state legislature repeal the state's "voter ID" law.

Zimmerman verdict becomes rallying point for social justice action

July 15, 2013 By John Wojcik

"If anything good is to come, this is the time to build a movement," said national NAACP spokesman Eric Wingerter this weekend as his organization gathered for its national convention.