civil rights

The Black Panthers of Alabama

Ed Rampell / Truthdig Dec 23, 2022 Truthdig sits down with director Sam Pollard to discuss his latest film, "Lowndes County: The Road to Black Power." Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Biden Signs Gay Marriage Law

Bill Day Dec 19, 2022 Dig deeper

Activism

Farewell, Brother Staughton

Carl Mirra / History News Network Dec 6, 2022 Staughton Lynd offended the advantaged class, but was often embraced by the working class. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

The Compassion of Wilma Mankiller

Julie Reed / The Conversation Nov 23, 2022 Wilma Mankiller gained support by exemplifying gadugi—a Cherokee word that means working together collectively for the benefit of the whole community. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A postcard with "VOTE" on it. The stars and stripes of the American flag are within the bubble lettering of said "VOTE."

Politics

What to Do If Your Vote is Challenged on Election Day

Karen Figueroa-Clewett / The Conversation Nov 4, 2022 With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Census Is Not Safe From Donald Trump

Will Carless / Reveal Feb 7, 2020 Civil Rights advocates warn it would be dangerous to underestimate the president's willingness to illegally share bureau data with ICE. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Failure to Deliver Reparations

Sabrina Alli / Los Angeles Review of Books Jan 26, 2020 As the case for reparations gains momentum, Katherine Franke’s “Repair” reminds us of when they were almost made possible. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

House Passes ‘Historic’ Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 8, 2019 Only one Republican backed the legislation crafted to combat voter suppression that has proliferated since a 2013 Supreme Court ruling. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kansas City Votes to Remove King’s Name From Historic Street

MARGARET STAFFORD / The Associated Press Nov 6, 2019 The campaign had been divisive, with accusations of racism against the group who claimed the name change had been improperly handled. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joe Biden Proves That There’s Nothing Moderate About ‘Moderates’

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Aug 1, 2019 If Joe Biden is a “moderate,” the adjective obscures grim realities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

There Are Still a Few Things to Love About America

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Jul 4, 2019 As this Fourth of July rolls around, how do we love and celebrate a country that’s so obviously flawed? The answer is in the movements. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Watch Kamala Harris Dismantle Joe Biden’s Record on Race

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 28, 2019 During a heated Democratic debate, the California senator confronts the former vice president over his opposition to busing and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )