voting rights
Obama honors a true freedom fighter, Rev. C. T. Vivian
November 25, 2013Rev. C. T. Vivian is one of the nation's staunchest fighters for racial equality and voting rights.
Read moreJohn Conyers hailed as 50-year warrior for the people
October 1, 2013If ever someone merited a tribute, Congressman John Conyers Jr., the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus and second longest serving member in the history of the House, certainly fits the bill.
Read moreTed Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote
September 17, 2013Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.
Read moreToday in labor history: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
August 28, 2013On August 28, 1963, Maryland police reported, "By 8 a.m., 100 buses an hour were streaming through the Baltimore Harbor Tunne" heading for Washington, D.C.
Read moreThe power and hope of the March on Washington
August 27, 2013It was thrilling to travel from New Haven to Washington with a bus full of young people age 7 on up looking for hope and eager to act. At the march, they collected over 200 signatures...
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