The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement. Civilrights.org Posts Archive
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Advocates Warn that FCC Changes on Media Ownership Could Undermine Diversity
Friday, February 8, 2013
Civil rights advocates are warning that racial and gender disparities in media ownership could be exacerbated by a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal to relax the rule regulating conglomerate ownership of both newspaper and broadcast media outlets.
Categories: Media & Technology
Senate Hearing Focuses on Need to Reform How Americans Vote
Thursday, December 20, 2012
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, civil and human rights advocates spoke to the need for reforming the antiquated and uneven process governing how Americans register and vote in elections.
Categories: Voting Rights
FBI 2011 Report Indicates Slight Decrease in Hate Crimes
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
An annual report recently released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed a 6 percent decrease in the number of hate crimes reported by law enforcement partners in 2011 to the lowest number of reported hate crimes since 1994.
Categories: Hate Crimes & LLEHCPA
FCC Announces New Opportunity for Community Groups to Start Low Power FM Radio Stations
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took another step forward for media justice and diversity with the announcement last week of a new opportunity for community groups to apply for licenses to start local radio stations.
Categories: Media & Technology
Appeals Court Rules Michigan’s Ban on Equal Opportunity Unconstitutional
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today in an 8-to-7 ruling found that parts of Michigan’s law banning equal opportunity programs at public colleges and universities are unconstitutional.
Categories: Equal Opportunity
Oklahoma Approves Ballot Question Banning Affirmative Action
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
On Election Day, Oklahoma voters approved State Question 759, banning affirmative action measures in state government hiring, public contracting, and higher education. The measure passed by a vote of 59 to 41 percent and amends the state constitution to prohibit any consideration of race, gender, ethnicity, and national origin by the state government.
Categories: Equal Opportunity
Advocates Say Election Shows that Americans Want a Federal Budget that Protects the Middle Class
Thursday, November 8, 2012
In an open letter to President Obama and Congress that ran in today's Washington Post, a broad range of civil rights, labor, and progressive leaders urged them to "focus on rebuilding the middle class and strengthening our economy by investing in jobs, not cuts."
Categories: Jobs & Economy, Poverty & Welfare, Seniors/Social Security
Overcoming Obstacles and Long Lines, American Voters Exercise Their Most Fundamental Civil and Human Right
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Last night's presidential election was an important event for all Americans who believe in building a nation as good as its ideals.
Categories: Voting Rights
It's Time to Vote
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
As voters head to the polls today, the civil and human rights community is working tirelessly to ensure the rights and votes of all Americans.
Categories: Voting Rights
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in University of Texas Equal Opportunity Case
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas, a case that could determine whether universities can continue to use race as one of many factors in admissions, which could impact their ability to promote diverse learning environments for all students.
More information and resources on Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin »
Categories: Equal Opportunity
