civil rights

GOP's Foxx: Republicans Passed Civil Rights Act

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 19, 2009

Republican House member says it was the GOP, not LBJ or the Democrats, who passed civil rights laws. more >>

U.S. Civil Rights Commission Investigates College Admission Bias

By Zach Miners - Nation & World - November 18, 2009

The government is examining whether colleges discriminate against female applicants. more >>

Obama Honors Civil Rights Pioneers at NAACP Convention

Nation & World - July 17, 2009

The president spoke at a convention honoring the NAACP's centennial. more >>

Obama's Justice Department Renews Civil Rights Fight

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - June 30, 2009

Eric Holder has made fighting discrimination a priority. more >>

Supreme Court Narrows Voting Rights Act

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 22, 2009

The court allowed more jurisdictions to change their election procedures without federal approval. more >>

Obama and Race Relations: Civil Rights Leaders Aren't Satisfied

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - April 30, 2009

Some thought the first African American president would herald in a new post-racial era. more >>

Obama's Justice Department Renews the Fight for Civil Rights

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - April 30, 2009

The administration is expected to prosecute discrimination cases more vigorously than its predecessor. more >>

Why Eric Holder Says Civil Rights is His Top Priority After the Bush Years

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - March 12, 2009

The attorney general says the Justice Department's legendary Civil Rights Division needs to be rebuilt. more >>

NAACP 100th Anniversary: Exploiting Color Instead of Erasing It

By Jonathan Bean - Opinion - February 12, 2009

Group today seeks favors instead of a truly colorblind society, writes Jonathan Bean. more >>

Revoking Civil Liberties: Lincoln's Constitutional Dilemma

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - February 10, 2009

His suspension of habeas corpus is part of what some consider the "dark side" of his presidency. more >>

Julian Bond: Civil Rights Leaders Will Not Give President-Elect Obama a Free Ride

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 21, 2008

The leader of the NAACP is optimistic about Obama's presidency and his work on civil rights. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 19, 2008

A civil rights pioneer and crusader on behalf of children. more >>

Advocates Search for Clues of President-Elect Obama’s Civil Rights Plans

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 18, 2008

Activists expect Obama to focus on a race-neutral public works program akin to FDR’s New Deal. more >>

Milestones in U.S. Political History: African-Americans and Women in Politics

By Stephanie Salmon - Nation & World - November 5, 2008

Barack Obama's victory is the culmination of a long series of civil rights victories. more >>

African-American Voters Turn Out

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - November 4, 2008

Recalling a Baltimore civil rights leader. more >>

Barack Obama and the Future of the Civil Rights Movement

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - September 24, 2008

Benjamin Jealous, the new head of the NAACP, talks about the future of his organization. more >>

Despite Frustrations, Americans Are Pretty Darned Happy

Science - July 7, 2008

World survey ranks nations, reports happiness is improving worldwide. more >>

Two Takes: The Supreme Court Made a Mistake in 'Boumediene'

By Glenn Sulmasy - Opinion - June 19, 2008

The recent Supreme Court decision reverses precedent and endangers our security, Glenn Sulmasy argues. more >>

Two Takes: With 'Boumediene,' the Court Reaffirmed a Basic Principle

By Jack M. Balkin - Opinion - June 19, 2008

The Supreme Court's 'Boumediene' decision reaffirmed an important right under our Constitution. more >>

'For Me There is a Double Standard'

Nation & World - May 16, 2008

Jesse Jackson talks about Castro, Arafat and his own public perception. more >>

Now It's a Negro Drive for Segregation

Nation & World - May 16, 2008

Malcolm X, tells why he is convinced that integration will never work in U.S. more >>

Can a 1960s-Style Liberal Like Obama Win?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - May 16, 2008

Don't be fooled by recent developments—the country is still conservative. more >>

Gay Rights Group Plans to Announce Senate Endorsements

News Desk - April 24, 2008

No presidential endorsement until democratic primaries wrap up. more >>

Gay Couples Face Extra Financial Challenges

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - April 8, 2008

Legal restrictions make money management more difficult for those who cannot marry. more >>

Wanting to Have His Say

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 17, 2008

Segregationist sought influence amid upheaval. more >>