Civil Rights

Within the United States, civil rights refer to a set of rights that are guaranteed to citizens by the constitution. Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion are but a few examples of civil rights.

Civil rights laws, however, are meaningless without the support of the executive branch and enforcement from Civil Rights Enforcement Agencies. Civil rights are guaranteed by the United States constitution but enforcing these rights often proves to be an ongoing task.

Civil rights can also address disability rights, as evidenced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The rights of all citizens, irrespective of physical abilities are protected under civil rights laws.

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• looking for wings in all the wrong places

  
  Knowledge is Power — Authority: 643
  Police described a suspect in the shooting death of a Seattle policeman as a “lone domestic terrorist ” and said he was also suspected of firebombing four police vehicles. At a news conference, Seattle Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel identified 41-year-old Christopher Monfort as the man shot by police on Friday ...
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• Same-Sex Marriage Faces an Uphill Battle in Albany, if It Makes It to a Vote

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 916
  After an upset in Maine, gay rights advocates and their opponents are looking to New York, where it was unclear whether the State Senate would pass the measure on Tuesday.
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• Rever on Obama dissapointment syndrome

  
  Psyche, Science, and Society — Authority: 128
  Revere at Effect Measure writes about his predicted dissapointment with Obama, in the context of his efforts to undermine real healthcare reform: Acknowledging Obama’s failures By revere It looks like there’s going to be some kind of health care reform bill , but we’re not celebrating. It’s ...
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• Halftime: Chivas USA at Galaxy

  
  100 Percent Soccer — Authority: 541
  Galaxy 0 Chivas USA 0 The Galaxy have had the better of this game so far and by all rights should be leading. A 25-yard Chris Klein volley from a Landon Donovan cross in the 35th minute was perhaps the best Galaxy chance, requiring as it did an agile punch by Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton to send it over the ...
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• Fate of Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Albany Unclear

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 916
  After an upset in Maine, gay rights advocates and their opponents are looking to New York, where it was unclear whether the Senate would pass the measure.
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• Obamas health reforms clear hurdle

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 982
  • House of Representatives passes bill by slim margin • Democrat waverers given concession on abortion Barack Obama enjoyed the biggest victory of his presidency so far as he saw the House of Representatives vote through a bill over the weekend that would mark the greatest extension in US health coverage since ...
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• Promo, Photos & Synopsis – Smallville 9.08 "Idol"

  
  TVOvermind TVOvermind TV That Controls You — Authority: 629
  The Wonder Twins will be making an appearance on theCWs Smallville, in the November 13th episode.  Below is a promo, photos and a synopsis for the new episode. DC COMICS “THE WONDER TWINS” SHOW UP TO HELP CLARK CLEAN UP METROPOLIS Superhero twins Zan (guest star David Gallagher) and Jayna (guest star ...
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• Health Care Bill Provision Would Fix Unjust Tax Laws for Gays

  
  -Towleroad News- [#gay] — Authority: 740
  The NYT makes note of a provision in the health care bill proposed by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) which would correct unjust tax laws for domestic partners : "Supporters of gay rights have long been trying to change the taxtreatment of health benefits provided by employers to the domesticpartners of their ...
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• Mel Zelaya did propose reelection

  
  La Gringa's Blogicito — Authority: 605
  Article 239 of the Honduran constitution states that the President can only serve one term and that anyone who proposes to reform this disposition, directly or indirectly, immediately ceases in his position and is ineligible for any public function for 10 years. A favorite defense of pro-Zelaya forces is to say ...
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• Response to Mytheos

  
  The Wesleyan Argus — Authority: 438
  Mytheos Holt, I’d like to address your last Wespeak, in which you seek to defend your opinion piece, “…But I don’t even like boys.” Your main argument is that if the queer community seeks equal rights then it should do its best to convince the straight majority that it is not “very different” or ...
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• In A Historic Moment, Democrats Pass House Version of Health Bill

  
  Crooks and Liars — Authority: 784
  Theres no questioning the historic nature of the vote . What the Democrats did to get there is pretty ugly (I cant believe we cut a deal with anti-woman C-Street true believer Bart Stupak), but we did get there, and most people will see some real improvements in their lives as a result. Now its on to the Senate, ...
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• Hope and Change: Progressive Radical Socialist Democratic Party–History Next Year!

  
  Pronk Palisades — Authority: 433
  Countdown to a Government Takeover of Health Care Obama: House Passage of Health Care ‘courageous  11 8 2009 Pence Appears On Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace Health Care Bill Is Back Room Dirty Deals Health Care Bill Is Un Constitutional One Republican Tori Lieberman: If ...
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• How my father helped free Soviet prisoners

  
  The Volokh Conspiracy — Authority: 766
  Last month in Massachusetts, my father, Jerry Kopel, received the Soviet Jewry Freedom Award from the Russian Jewish Community Foundation. He was honored along with his fellow former legislator, Tilman Bishop. (Bishop is now an elected Regent of the University of Colorado. He is a conservative Republican from Grand ...
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• Reese Schonfeld: "Informed Sources": What Really Happened When Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin Got Into Upstate New York Politics

  
  The Huffington Post — Authority: 968
  As New York residents know, ever since Governor Spitzer got caught in the wrong hotel room, Albany has been in turmoil. The latest tempest involved the 23rd Congressional district where, to the astonishment of the political establishment, the Republican candidate was forced out of the race because of her positions on ...
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• Menu Plan Monday–Carrots!

  
  Gluten Free Goodness — Authority: 404
  This week’s theme is carrots! These babies came straight from my garden this week. I’m so jazzed, I’ve never gotten carrots this big. Sorry for the late theme announcement, I need new volunteers! I don’t really have a menu plan for this week because we’re having the kitchen remodeled and my kitchen is ...
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• REPLACE CONGRESS…IT IS OUR RIGHT!

  
  Desert Conservative — Authority: 541
  Submitted by: David Ard LEARN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION! Know your rights! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbNIU2KEz4g  
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• Federal Court Asked To Reopen Lawsuit Against Keller

  
  Capitol Annex — Authority: 99
  Although it was lost in the news cycle late last week because of the tragedy at Fort Hood, an interesting story has emerged in the continuing saga of Court of Criminal Appeals presiding judge Sharon Keller. The daughter of Michael Richards–the death row inmate for whom Keller refused to keep the court open to ...
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• The Sweeper: The Politics of Poppy Populism

  
  Pitch Invasion — Authority: 571
  Big Story So, Remembrance Sunday has come and gone, and so have the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.  Did you notice your club donning silkscreen poppies on the centre of their shirts?  And did the gesture move you like a Last Post and Reveille to remember the horror of war?  If it did, you ...
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• Texas Shoutout!

  
  Atlas Shrugs — Authority: 147
  Picture sent form Atlas reader: The YSLs were a huge hit! I must catch up but I could not get on the plane without giving a huge hug to the great Americans who put together an unforgettable night in Texas last night Fresh on the heels of the Fort Hood jihad messacre, Katherine Parks, a one woman movement ...
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• Religion and self deception

  
  Deep Thoughts — Authority: 504
  Self deception is insidious. It keeps us eating pizza when we can’t see our toes. It also keep the crucifix in Italian classrooms under the misguided believe that it is the universal sign for freedom . Juan Antonio Martínez Camino, the spokesman for the bishops said that the crucifix stood for freedom and ...
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