19 h. ago See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record

As he broke a record set when Thurmond stood against the Civil Rights Act, Booker said, "I'm not here, though, because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because, as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful."

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35 h. ago Civil rights groups sue Trump over EO requiring proof of citizenship to vote

A group of civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote.

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41 h. ago A Mysterious Group Says Its Mission Is to Expose Antisemitic Students

Civil rights advocates say Canary Mission is doxxing critics of Israel and providing a possible road map for immigration agents as they sweep up students in a campus crackdown.

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50 h. ago A civil rights leader's family airs its dirty laundry on Broadway in 'Purpose'

"Purpose" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, now on Broadway under the direction of longtime actress Phylicia Rashad, explores the generational conflicts in the civil rights movement.

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57 h. ago Trump admin withholds millions from Planned Parenthood for civil rights and executive order violations: report

The Trump administration has reportedly withheld millions of dollars from Planned Parenthood affiliates for violating civil rights laws and executive orders against DEI programs.

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66 h. ago Breathing dirty air is worse for your health than we thought

Breathing dirty air is worse for your health than we thought  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago US civil rights probe of Los Angeles gun permits draws criticism

US civil rights probe of Los Angeles gun permits draws criticism  Reuters

Events

6 d. ago A lawyer who represented SpaceX looks to downsize federal contracting watchdog

The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws.

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7 d. ago Final plaintiff in Fairbanks Four civil rights suit settles for $11.5M

Final plaintiff in Fairbanks Four civil rights suit settles for $11.5M  Alaska Public Media News

Economics

1 week ago Homeland Security Axes Civil Rights Branches that 'Obstructed Immigration Enforcement'

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made sweeping terminations to end three civil rights branches of the agency, firing over 100 staffers who have "obstructed immigration enforcement by adding bureaucratic hurdles," a spokesperson told Breitbart News. The post Homeland Security Axes Civil Rights Branches that ‘Obstructed Immigration Enforcement’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

1 week ago Trump Shuts Down 3 Watchdog Agencies Overseeing Immigration Crackdown

The move comes as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign, in some cases removing people with little to no due process.

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1 week ago Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight offices

DHS confirms it is implementing a reduction in force in three oversight offices as part of the effort to cut the federal workforce.

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1 week ago Discrimination suit against BAA, city of Newton allowed to proceed

Members of a running crew for women of color allege the Boston Athletic Association and Newton officials violated their civil rights during the 2023 Boston Marathon. The post Discrimination suit against BAA, city of Newton allowed to proceed appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

1 week ago Student loans, Pell grants will continue despite Education Department downsizing, expert says

President Donald Trump’s executive order aims to downsize the Department of Education, but key programs like student loans and civil rights protections will still continue.

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1 week ago Maine school official ignites backlash after comparing trans athlete wave to historic civil rights movements

Maine's Laurel Libby and others have condemned Portland Public Schools superintendent Ryan Scallon for comparing the trans athlete wave to civil rights battles.

Culture

1 week ago WILLIAM BENNETT, LAMAR ALEXANDER: We both ran the Education Dept. and there are 3 key things to do without it

William Bennett and Lamar Alexander ran the Education Department under two separate presidents. Key things that need to continue include The Nation's Report Card and civil rights protection.

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1 week ago Wisconsin parents claim school punished daughters for refusing to change in front of trans student

Wisconsin parents filed a civil rights complaint after they say their daughters faced academic penalties for refusing to change clothes in front of a transgender student.

Society

1 week ago Maine Public Schools Superintendent likens transgender in women’s sports to past US ‘civil rights struggles’

Maine Public Schools Superintendent Ryan Scallon likened the federal government's transgender in women's sports policies to past civil rights struggles.

Politics

2 w. ago With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good

Some fear a setback for women and people of color after President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to identify and address barriers to employment.

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2 w. ago Trump admin responds to Maine's reluctance to ban trans athletes from girls' sports

An HHS Office of Civil Rights official sent a warning to the Maine Principals' Association over continuing to let trans athletes compete in girls' sports.

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