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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Original Technorati articles tagged “civil rights”

• in Lifestyle
  Martin Luther King - A Man Whom God Raised Up for Such a Time as His
  Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, Dr. MLK, Jr. has left a positive mark upon our nation that cannot be easily erased.
  by efrank / on Jan 20, 2013
• in Politics
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• in Politics
  Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Showdown at the Civil Right Corral
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  by jimmyzuma / on Jul 19, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “civil rights”

 

• Tea-Party Racist Glenn Beck Battles Immigration Reform; Lies About Dr. King & The Civil-Rights Movement

  
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  GLENN BECK: "The [immigration reform]bill is worse than universal healthcare. Listen to me, it is worse than universal healthcare, and in the coming days as we get closer, we will explain why its... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Jurors reflect on complexities of Zimmerman case

  
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  Prosecutors and defense attorneys personally interviewed 58 potential jurors over seven days about their media exposure to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman last year in Sanford, Fla. They have asked 40 jury candidates to return for the next round ...
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• BNP Leader Nick Griffin is One Sick Bastard

  
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  Pretty astonishing, really. At the Mirror UK, " Nigella Lawson attacked: BNP leader Nick Griffin tweets sick joke about shocking pictures ." If I had the opportunity to squeeze Nigella Lawson, her throat wouldnt be my first choice. — Nick Griffin MEP (@nickgriffinmep) June 17, 2013 More at GQ (UK), " Nick ...
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• Budget-Strapped University of California Squanders Millions on Mindless Diversity Programs

  
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  From Heather Mac Donald, at City Journal, " Multiculti U .": It’s impossible to overstate the extent to which the diversity ideology has encroached upon UC’s collective psyche and mission. No administrator, no regent, no academic dean or chair can open his mouth for long without professing fealty to diversity. It ...
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• “Did The Antichrist Reveal Himself on 9-11-2011″

  
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• Review ordered for Jones allegations

  
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  Moving forward . Judge Edith Jones Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court formally ordered on Wednesday that a rare public judicial misconduct complaint against 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Edith Jones be reviewed by officials in a different circuit — one based in the nation’s ...
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• June 15: Magna Carta anniversary, #798

  
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• Saturday nutpick-a-palooza: Racist Uncle Pat riles them up

  
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  Todays source material: I hit the substance of Racist Uncle Pats column yesterday , but heres a taste: The demographic winter of white America is at hand, even as it began years ago for the native-born of old Europe. Today, we look at their community response, below the fold.
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• Waiting With Pride, Dignity, and Hope

  
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• Americans No Longer Trust Their Government … 57% Fear Government Will Use NSA Data to Harass Political Opponents

  
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  Americans have lost trust in their government and believe it is a threat to their individual rights. Our rights are endowed by Our Creator, not government. Don’t ever forget what our Founding Fathers states … “ That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People ...
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• George Zimmerman’s Father Publishes Book Calling NBA, NAACP ‘The True Racists’

  
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  George Zimmerman’s father just published an e-book this week,  Florida v. Zimmerman: Uncovering the Malicious Prosecution of My Son, George , apparently timed to coincide with the murder trial of George Zimmerman ,  Trayvon Martin ‘s killer. Despite the accusatory title, Zimmerman, Sr., wants you to know ...
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• LGBT Rights: Is It Really Getting Better?

  
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  Based on an infographic provided by the Huffington Post, many Americans (90%) believe that there is a federal law to protect transgender persons.
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• Queer Talk: Taking Pride and Pressing for ENDA (Video)

  
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  The month of Pride festivals and parades and more is well underway, and this year in addition to a focus on the soon to be released SCOTUS decisions regarding marriage equality, a big part of taking Pride is pressing for the passage of ENDA, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, and on the executive order candidate ...
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• Dumb Ron Johnson: Gov Shouldn’t Prevent Employers from Discriminating Against Gay People

  
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  Damn, Ron Johnson is dumb. Scott Keyes and Adam Peck have the story at ThinkProgress .
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• Pro-Life Group Links Abortions to NSA Surveillance

  
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  By  Tim Peacock Just as everyone thought every possible angle in the now-seven-year-old-not-really-breaking-news NSA surveillance story was covered this happens: Troy Newman of  Operation Rescue  and Jim Sedlack of American Life League spoke with  LifeSiteNews  last week about their opinions on ...
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• Sherrilyn Ifill on Race v. Class: The False Dichotomy

  
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  My amazing colleague, guest blogger, and now President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc.  Sherrilyn A. Ifill has a superb Op-Ed in the New York Times about the impending decision in Fisher v. Texas:   The decision is in. All consideration of race in college admissions ...
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• How My Dog Ended Up Saving My Life (& Spirit).

  
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• Making America A Little More Equal

  
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  Leaders within the LGBT community were invited to the White House yesterday to kick-off Pride month with a reception hosted by President Obama. Introducing the President were 9 year old twins, Zea and Luna, who wrote a letter to President Obama earlier this year asking him to support same-sex marriage. They explained ...
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• German ministers question Microsoft, Google on US surveillance

  
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  German ministers questioned major Internet companies on Friday about U.S. tracking of web activity, days before a visit to Berlin by President Barack Obama. Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger said European-based company representatives of Microsoft and Google didnt have information on the tracking ...
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