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Daisy Bates Statue To Honor Civil Rights Leader At Capitol

Daisy Bates, civil rights leader known for desegregating schools, to be honored with a statue at the US Capitol.

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In NYC and LA, police response to campus protests draws sharp criticism

Students say they suffered broken bones, concussions and other injuries from allegedly aggressive police action breaking up pro-Palestinian protests last week.

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Arkansas To Replace Capitol Statues With Johnny Cash, Daisy Bates

Arkansas lawmakers replace obscure statues at U.S. Capitol with civil rights leader Daisy Bates and musician Johnny Cash to showcase the state's diverse hi...

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The Hysterical Opposition to the Antisemitism Awareness Act is Unfounded

I have a piece up at National Review Online about the Antisemitism Awareness Act. As described in my article, the most important feature of the act is that it codifies administrative guidance that began in the Bush Administration holding that Jews are protecting from ethnic discrimination by Title VI of…

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Biden is giving the Medal of Freedom to a who's who of Democrats (and Katie Ledecky)

President Biden is giving the nation's highest civilian honor to 19 people, a list that includes civil rights leaders, trailblazers and an unusually large contingent of high-profile Democrats.

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Biden administration abandons plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing 'feedback'

An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market "prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives."

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Palestine Legal Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Columbia University

Palestine Legal files civil rights complaint against Columbia University over anti-Palestinian harassment and Islamophobia, highlighting a concerning trend...

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Family Of Dexter Reed Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Chicago

Family of Dexter Reed sues Chicago police for fatal shooting, alleging excessive force and unconstitutional conduct during traffic stop.

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Cecil Williams, reverend who turned a church into a safe haven, dies aged 94

Longtime, legendary pastor of San Francisco’s Glide Memorial church was advocate for civil rights and social justice

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Bloody Sunday families decry decision not to prosecute 15 veterans for perjury

Move extinguishes one of the last hopes of legal action over killing of 13 civil rights demonstrators in Derry in 1972

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Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Over Inmate Choking Incident

Civil rights lawsuit filed against Georgia correctional officers for choking inmate with a chain, highlighting the importance of accountability in correcti...

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Family Of Ricky Cobb II Files Civil Rights Lawsuit

Federal civil rights lawsuit filed in the shooting of Ricky Cobb II by a Minnesota state trooper, sparking political debate and calls for police accountabi...

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Republican Attorneys General Challenge EPA's Environmental Justice Efforts

Republican attorneys general criticize Biden administration's environmental justice focus, urging EPA to prioritize existing laws. EPA faces legal challeng...

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Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

Conservatives are taking legal action against public and private organizations that aim to aid women and people of color

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What Beyoncé's "Blackbird" cover means

"It reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me," Paul McCartney said, praising the cover

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Paul Mccartney Praises Beyoncé's Cover Of 'Blackbird' On New Album

Beyoncé's cover of The Beatles' 'Blackbird' on Cowboy Carter receives praise from Paul McCartney for its civil rights message and collaboration with Black ...

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Paul Mccartney Praises Beyoncé's Cover Of Blackbird On Cowboy Carter

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of Blackbird on Cowboy Carter, highlighting its civil rights message and the hope for unity.

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Paul Mccartney Praises Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover On 'Cowboy Carter' Album

Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird' for its civil rights message and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of using music to address ...

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Former Memphis Police Officers To Stand Trial For Civil Rights Violations

Federal trial of former Memphis police officers accused in Tyre Nichols' death to proceed in the city despite objections. Case sparks discussions on police...

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Martin Luther King Jr’s family to visit Memphis on anniversary of his murder

The relatives of slain civil rights leader will visit Tennessee city to bring attention to erosion of civil rights in US

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Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover Uses Elements From Beatles' Original Recording

Beyoncé's rendition of the Beatles' 'Blackbird' pays homage to McCartney's civil rights message with added contemporary elements.

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Civil Rights Groups Oppose Punishing Inmates For Social Media

Civil rights groups challenge policy penalizing federal inmates for social media use in prisons, citing rights infringement and mental health risks.

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Extremist ex-adviser drives ‘anti-white racism’ plan for Trump win – report

Former White House adviser and white nationalist Stephen Miller plans to reinterpret civil rights laws should Trump return to power

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Voices for Liberties Papers on Freedom of Speech, Civil Rights, and Social Progress

I am the Executive Director of the Scalia Law School's Law & Liberty Center. Our most significant current project at the Center is "Voices for Liberty," which our website describes as follows: "While some view freedom of speech as detrimental to minority groups, others champion it as a necessary condition…

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Exploring The Impact Of Top 10 Political Speeches

Discover historic speeches that have inspired change and resilience, from civil rights movements to global activism.

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