Civil Rights

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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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  • 61 years old: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights


    Millard Fillmore's Bathtub — Authority Authority: 576
    Rational Rant reminds us, December 10 is the 61st anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our Bill of Rights is good; have you ever really read the UDHR and compared?  Go look, see what you agree with, or whether you have any disputes. sbh explains: 10 December is Human ...
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  • The NAACP LDF calls on Congress to restore Americans full and unfettered access to the Courts


    The Wichita NAACP Blog — Authority Authority: 118
    NAACP LDF Director of Litigation, Debo Adegbile, testified before the House Committee on the Judiciarys Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. While John Payton, the President and Director Counsel of the NAACP LDF testified before the Senate Judiciary committee. In each presentation, the ...
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  • Ireland opens debate on gay rights


    PinkNews.co.uk — Authority Authority: 140
    Ireland’s parliament opened debate on a bill to grant same-sex couples civil partnership rights . Read more….
    4 hours ago

  • Transcript: Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize speech


    Today's Drum - Positive Black News - African American News — Authority Authority: 146
    The remarks drew immediate praise from a host of conservatives, including former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.   THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ___________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release December 10, 2009 REMARKS ...
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  • “Who’s Gonna Do Your Hair Now?!”


    NLN — Authority Authority: 121
    (Photo: Bud Korotzer / NLN) NEW YORK — December 3, 2009. Over a thousand protesters filled Union Square the day after the New York State Senate voted down a bill that would have legalized Gay Marriage. Governor David Paterson, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and State Senator Tom Duane spoke as angry New ...
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  • Judge Holds US in Contempt for Not Videotaping Gitmo Detainee Testimony


    ABA Journal — Authority Authority: 661
    A federal judge in Washington, D.C., held the U.S. Department of Defense in civil contempt of court today for disobeying a prior court order that required "the appropriate agency" to preserve a videotape of a detainees testimony in a closed-door habeas corpus hearing. Although Mohammed al-Adahi couldnt appear in open ...
    6 hours ago

  • Today is Human Rights Day


    Solo Mother — Authority Authority: 127
    I was just reading the President’s proclamation declaring today to be “Human Rights Day”. Today also kicks off “Human Rights Week” according to the document I’m reading. And the 15th with be “Bill of Rights Day”. Do these Days mean anything to anyone? Do Americans stop and contemplate the meaning of ...
    7 hours ago

  • Republican Worried About T-shirts


    Richmond Greens — Authority Authority: 131
    CommonDreams.org shares the story : BERKELEY SPRINGS - West Virginia Delegate Daryl Cowles, R-Morgan, has expressed concern that eight Berkeley Springs High School students recently wore Single Payer Action T-shirts, saying he is worried that the small form of protest could escalate into something more. The shirts ...
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  • Over Body-Freezing Co.‘s Objection, Judge OKs Autopsy of Client’s Corpse


    ABA Journal — Authority Authority: 661
    Concerning that a clients corpse is "decomposing by the minute," a cryogenics company today asked a Florida judge to stop a planned autopsy to determine why a 48-year-old Navy veteran died last week. But Hillsborough Circuit Judge Martha Cook denied the emergency petition by Alcor Life Extension Foundation, saying ...
    8 hours ago

  • US Lawyer Wrongly Accused in Madrid Bomb Case Loses Patriot Act Challenge


    ABA Journal — Authority Authority: 661
    Because he earlier accepted $2 million from the government for being mistakenly arrested in an international terrorism case and is barred by the terms of the settlement from seeking new injunctive relief, an Oregon lawyer lacks standing to pursue his challenge to the constitutionality of the USA Patriot Act, a federal ...
    9 hours ago

  • Breastfeeding in Public as a Civil Right


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    When faced with legislation that would amend the state civil rights act so it explicitly covers breastfeeding in public, some legislators ask: Why a civil right and not, for example, another free-standing form of legislation under the rubric of, say, public health? That’s a valid and important question that has a ...
    10 hours ago

  • Rush Limbaugh, Simple question, Citizen Wells challenge, Obama birth certificate, US Constitution, Sarah Palin, Sean Hannity, Birth certificate fair question, Obama attorneys, Why Obama avoids


    Citizen Wells — Authority Authority: 559
    Sarah Palin, Alaska Governor, Vice Presidential Candidate, author and rookie journalist said that Barack Obama’s birth certificate is a fair question. “Palin Says Obama Birth certificate is Fair Question” “Sarah Palin on the Rusty Humphreis Show discussing Obama’s birth certificate. She argues that just as ...
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  • President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Address – ‘A Just and Lasting Peace’


    Turning Left — Authority Authority: 138
    THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary __________________________________________________________ December 10, 2009 Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery A Just and Lasting Peace Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Oslo, Norway         ...
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  • Gay Rights: Idealism or Practicality?


    The New Gay — Authority Authority: 548
    This piece was submitted by TNG contributor J. Clarence Flanders . Photo: Hans Bruesch With the most recent defeat of marriage equality in the New York Senate, and the preceding defeat in Maine, many gay rights activists are beginning to ask, “Did we bite off more than we could chew?” The most ...
    15 hours ago

  • Grassley unfamiliar with plan to execute gay Ugandans


    Iowa Independent — Authority Authority: 621
    Responding to calls from gay-rights activists to denounce an anti-homosexuality law being considered in the African nation of Uganda, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is not a member of that country’s parliament and is unfamiliar with the particulars of the law, an aide to the Republican lawmaker told The Iowa ...
    16 hours ago

  • President Obama again expresses surprise at peace prize win (Lead)


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 731
    Oslo, Dec 10 (DPA) US President Barack Obama Thursday repeated that he had been surprised at his win of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, shortly before he was to accept the coveted award in Oslo City Hall.“I have no doubt that there are others who may be more deserving,” Obama said at a joint [...]
    18 hours ago

  • Rachel Maddow Interviews Gay Cure Guru "Ex-Gay" Richard Cohen


    U.S. Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum — Authority Authority: 497
    Rachel Maddow interviews Richard Cohen. At one point during the interview, Ms. Maddow cites a passage from Mr. Cohens book which he says will be removed in the next edition. Here is link: Watch "Rachel Maddow DESTROYS Gay Cure Guru "Ex-Gay" Richard Cohen" Video at mediaite
    18 hours ago

  • Israeli Poster Artists Honor 60th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions


    Tikun Olam-???? ????: Make the World a Better Place — Authority Authority: 555
    The Association for Civil Rights in Israel is sponsoring a poster competition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.  The winner of the contest will be announced on December 10th, International Human Rights Day.  The graphic art is extraordinary and confronts Israel’s human rights ...
    19 hours ago

  • Bruce Springsteen urges fans to support gay marriage


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 731
    Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Rocker Bruce Springsteen has called upon his fans to support a bill to legalise same sex marriage in his native New Jersey.Springsteen, 60, recently posted a message on his website supporting the gay marriage bill, whose fate will be decided in the state’s Senate today.“I’ve long ...
    22 hours ago

  • Rep. Alan Greyson to Cheney STFU!


    Butner Blogspot — Authority Authority: 113
    I knew there was a reason I liked this man.Posted in Civil Rights, Entertainment, GOP Propaganda machine, GOP Stupidity, Government, International News, Legal, Media, Obama 08, Opinion, Political propaganda, Politics, Random Silliness, Video
    22 hours ago

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