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Today is National Voter Registration Day!
TweetVoter registration deadlines nationwide are fast approaching and the Obama campaign as well as 1,000 other organizations, including Facebook, Google, and Rolling Stone Magazine are making a major push online and off to register as many people as possible for the upcoming election. Below you will find a form to register to vote, if you [...]
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North Carolina slated to pass same-sex marriage ban amendment
TweetWhile the Obama administration continues to flip-flop on the question of same-sex marrage, North Carolina gives us good reminder why we are in desperate need of leaders that take a stand on supporting full rights same-sex couples. North Carolina is slated to vote on an amendment that would essentially ban same-sex marriage along with civil [...]
Also tagged homophobia, North Carolina, same sex marriage, wingnuts Comments closed
Obama admin refuses to veto detainee bill in a snub to human rights
TweetPresident Barack Obama’s recent decision to not veto a controversial defense spending bill is troubling to many advocates for civil rights, human rights and the rule of law. The House of Representatives voted to pass the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that contains harmful provisions that some legislators have said could authorize [...]
MLK memorial unveiled this weekend on the National Mall
Tweet On April 19, 1965, a special guest came over to my mother’s house for dinner. My mom celebrated her 10th birthday on this day. All of her 5 siblings and cousins were excited for the special dinner guest. No one seemed to be as excited as my mom that she was officially double digits! [...]
Also tagged Martin Luther King Jr. Comments closed
Happy 100th birthday, Rosa Parks!