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George Takei: LGBT Protections Still Needed Despite Amended Indiana, Arkansas Religious Freedom Laws
Both Indiana and Arkansas have passed fixes to their laws.
Indiana Scrambles to Contain Growing Corporate, Public Outcry Over Anti-LGBT “Religious Freedom” Law
A number of states and cities have also taken action, banning officials from traveling to Indiana.
The Palestinian Arab Citizens of Israel: Pointing the Way Forward
That the Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel have fought for their rights for 67 years and continue to advance in their struggle gives me hope.
New Report Provides Data on Marijuana Arrests and Charges in Colorado After Legalization
Marijuana possession charges decrease.
Israel’s Blatant Flouting of International Law Requires Presidential Response
President Obama has a constitutional duty to enforce the law.
Private Prisons for Immigrant Families Grow, Despite Court Ruling Against “Detention as Deterrence”
The Obama administration continues to expand its controversial practice of detaining mothers and their children despite a judge's order.
Building Movements Without Shedding Differences: Alicia Garza of #BlackLivesMatter
“A love note to our people.” That's how Black Lives Matter started, explains Garza.
Freed After Eight Years at Guantanamo, a Father and Son Are Still Kept Apart
Abdul Nasser Khantumani and his son Muhammed were imprisoned in Guantanamo in 2002.
Hedge Fund-Backed Castellan Real Estate Group Intimidates New York City Tenants to Vacate
Castellan continues to force out tenants.
University of Oklahoma Students Mobilize Against Racism as Two Fraternity Members Expelled
Fraternity members led a racist song.