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25 Best Progressive Victories in 2012
Peter Dreier looks back at 2012 and 25 powerful progressive victories, including elections, ballot measures, court rulings, legislation and new waves of mobilization.
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Gun Ownership Is a Hobby, Not a Right
The nationwide Constitutional protection for gun ownership only came into existence in 2010 (not 1791) and even then by one single vote.
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The Other Crucial Civil Rights Case the Supreme Court Will Be Ruling On
Last month, the Supreme Court said it will consider the constitutionality of a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Latif Letter About Guantanamo Speaks From the Grave: “I Am Being Pushed Toward Death Every Moment“
Gitmo detainee outlines a self-fulfilling prophesy two years before his death.
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Supreme Court to Review Gay Marriage Cases
The courtu2019s docket is now crowded with marriage equality cases, with decisions expected by June.
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Supreme Court May Choose to Enter DOMA Fray as Support for Gay Marriage Rights Continues to Rise
Those who support or oppose gay marriage rights want to see the mattered settled.
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Despite Election Victories, Escalating Poverty and Inequality Remain Largely Ignored
A media blackout on poverty still threatens the majority's well-being after the election, says Ted Morgan.
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Will the FCC Give Rupert Murdoch the Powerful Gift of Media Consolidation?
FCC proposal opens the door to media monopolies in major markets.
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Taking Back Our Children: What the Chesser Custody Case Says About Faith and Parenting in Islamophobic America
For Proscovia, the custody hearing solidified her belief that the war on terror is really a war against her faith.
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Will the Supreme Court Reaffirm Affirmative Action?
Laura Flanders discusses the Fisher v. University of Texas affirmative action case with Kimberlu00e9 Crenshaw and Luke Harris.