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In the News- Can we live without affirmative action? Supreme Court decision may change black life in America June 17, 2013
- High Court Affirmative Action Case Could Have Workplace Implications June 17, 2013
- It's no time to retreat from affirmative action, voting rights June 17, 2013
- Affirmative action still needed June 17, 2013
- Key affirmative action case ready for resolution June 17, 2013
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- Supreme Court Upholds Primacy of Federal ‘Motor Voter Law’ in Arizona Voter Registration Ruling June 17, 2013
- 11 Ways the Immigration Reform Bill Can Protect the Rights of Non-citizens June 12, 2013
- Civil and Human Rights Coalition Welcomes President Obama’s Judicial Nominations to D.C. Circuit Court June 5, 2013
- 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
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Facts About the Growing Diversity of the U.S. Population in 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau has fresh numbers detailing the continued diversification of the U.S. population. As the percentage of Whites in the U.S. continues to decline, minority populations are increasing, with Asians showing the fastest rate of population growth in … Continue reading
Civil Rights New: Full Senate Gearing Up for Immigration Bill; Equal Pay Acts Turns 50; Immigrant Workers Find Poverty Amid Wealth in California
Compiled by Claire Ross a Summer 2013 intern at The Leadership Conference Education Fund “Senate Digs In for Long Battle on Overhaul of Immigration” Michael d. Shear and Ashley Parker The New York Times – June 9, 2013 The Senate … Continue reading
Five Things to Know About Women and Immigration Reform
Taahira Thompson, Summer 2013 Leadership Conference Education Fund Intern The impact of immigration reform in the United States will be felt by millions of new Americans who courageously risked their welfare to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. … Continue reading
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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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
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Commonsense Reform for Women and Families
By Gabriella Ramel, a Spring 2013 Education Fund Intern Immigration advocates gave testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Monday, March 18, pushing Congress to develop common sense immigration reform legislation that addresses the needs and priorities of … Continue reading
Civil Rights News: Arizona Law Aims to Disenfranchise Voters; ACLU Fights for LGBT Rights in California Schools; Rand Paul Signals a Republican Shift on Immigration Reform
Compiled by Emily Van Dusen, a Spring 2013 intern at The Leadership Conference Education Fund Arizona voting law disenfranchises citizens Editorial LA Times On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Arizona v. ITCA case, which questioned the … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-bullying, discrimination, immigration, LGBT, students, voting rights
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