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In the News- Tom Perez deserves a vote for labor secretary - baltimoresun.com May 20, 2013
- The Struggle Continues 59 Years after 'Brown v. Board of Education' | NAACP LDF May 17, 2013
- Latinos condemn Republican opposition to Labor Secretary nominee May 17, 2013
- Perez Confirmation Saga Continues with Upcoming Committee Vote May 16, 2013
- Judge Declines to Block D.C. School Closures May 16, 2013
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- Committee Vote Sends President Obama’s Secretary of Labor Nominee Tom Perez to Full Senate May 21, 2013
- Jenny Yang Sworn In as EEOC Commissioner May 16, 2013
- The Leadership Conference Education Fund Releases New Report on Education Equity May 16, 2013
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- Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) Reintroduced in the 113th Congress April 25, 2013
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Category Archives: Civil and Human Rights News
Civil Rights News: Ending Hunger No Longer a Shared Goal in Washington; Suburban Poverty Rising; Migrant Deaths at Border Increasing
Compiled by Monica We, a Spring 2013 at The Leadership Conference Education Fund. There Was a Time When Ending Hunger Was a National Goal for Republicans and Democrats Dorothy Samuels The New York Times – Opinion The House Agricultural Committee … Continue reading
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Tagged food stamps, human rights, hunger, immigration reform, poverty
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Civil Rights News: Labor Secretary Nominee Tom Perez Heads to Full Senate Vote; More Professionals Looking to Join Unions; AZ Sheriff Arpaio Facing Backlash
Compiled by Claire Ross, a Summer 2013 Leadership Conference Intern “Labor Secretary Nominee Perez Clears Early Hurdle in Confirmation”- Washington Post-May 16th, 2013 Thomas Perez’s nomination to become the next U.S. Secretary of Labor has been cleared to reach the … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights enforcement, immigration, labor unions, Tom Perez
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Understanding the Importance of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to rule on a case challenging Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which protects voters by requiring covered states and localities to get preapproval of their voting changes from the U.S. Department of … Continue reading
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Tagged voting rights, Voting Rights Act, VRA Section 5
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Sierra Club Supports Immigration Reform that Includes a Chance for U.S. Citizenship
In a blog post today, “A Path to the Future,” Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune and President Alice Chin explain the environmental group’s decision to come out in support of legislation that would provide a means for millions of … Continue reading
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Tagged citizenship, environmental justice, immigration reform
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As Senate Considers Legislation, Immigrant Advocates Continue the Drumbeat for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Tens of thousands of people gathered on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, April 10, urging Congress to introduce comprehensive immigration reform that includes a clear pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in … Continue reading
A Coalition of Celebrities and Civil Rights Activists Fight Against Mass Incarceration
By Monica We, a Spring 2013 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern On April 9, the civil rights community embraced a formidable coalition of more than 175 entertainers, athletes, elected officials and other notable figures who organized a rallying cry against … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: Immigration Reform Makes Progress; Immigrants Held in Solitary Confinement; Stop-and-Frisk Policy Disrupts Public Housing
Compiled by Emily Van Dusen, a Spring 2013 intern at The Leadership Conference Education Fund A Shockingly Sensible Plan The Los Angeles Times Editorial Progress towards comprehensive immigration reform legislation continues following a recent agreement concerning visas for nonagricultural workers … Continue reading
