Civil Rights Book Club Third Anniversary
November 20, 2008
Join the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund in celebrating three years of its Civil Rights Book Club, the place to find the best books representing the diversity of the contemporary social justice landscape.
Senate Presses Banks, Homeowner Advocates on Next Step in Financial Crisis
November 19, 2008
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on November 13 to discuss the status of implementation of the $700 billion financial industry bailout enacted on October 3. In addition, the committee pressed witnesses from banks and homeowner advocacy groups about strategies to help struggling homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes.
100-Day Countdown to the DTV Transition
November 13, 2008
On November 10, civil rights advocates joined government officials and broadcast industry representatives in a press conference to mark 100 days until most television stations will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to digital to call attention to the need for the federal government to ensure a smooth and successful transition.
New Report Details Rise in Pregnancy Discrimination Claims
November 10, 2008
Pregnancy discrimination claims against employers increased 65 percent from 1992 to 2007, according to a new report released by the National Partnership for Women and Families on October 29 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
Victory on Equal Opportunity
November 6, 2008
On November 4, Colorado became the first state to reject a ballot initiative that would have amended their state constitution to ban equal opportunity initiatives in the higher education, employment, and contracting.
Voting Problems in the 2008 Presidential Election
November 6, 2008
Despite record setting turnout across the country for this year's presidential election, flaws in the nation's electoral system still persist. News reports from around the country spoke of long waits, absentee ballots not reaching voters, voter suppression and intimidation efforts, and voting machine break downs.
Making Human Rights a Domestic Priority
November 4, 2008
In an effort to institutionalize the nation's bipartisan commitment to human rights at home, the American Constitutional Society for Law and Policy (ACS) has released a report by human rights scholar and Fordham law professor Catherine Powell offering guidance to the next presidential administration on how to integrate human rights principles into U.S. domestic policy making.
Get Ready for Election Day
October 30, 2008
Election Day hasn't arrived yet, but newspapers across the country are already filled with ominous headlines about problems early voters are facing at the polls. While civil rights advocacy groups are working hard to minimize these occurrences, you can help to protect your rights and have a smooth voting experience by arriving at the polls prepared and informed of your state's voting requirements.
LCCREF Launches Election Protection Web Ads
October 22, 2008
On October 22, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF) launched a series of web ads to combat efforts to misinform minority voters in target states.
Blog Action Day: Fighting Poverty in the U.S.
October 15, 2008
As the United States faces soaring gas and food prices, a mortgage crisis forcing millions out of their homes, major instability in the credit markets, and the failures of major banking and investment companies, it should come as no surprise that this year's Blog Action Day focuses on the issue of poverty.
ADA Amendments Act Becomes Law
September 25, 2008
President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 into law on September 25. The law restores Congress' original intent to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Civil Rights Groups: Bail Out Main Street Too
September 25, 2008
As Congress furiously puts together legislation to shore up Wall Street, the civil rights community is calling for the addition of a provision that will allow millions of families to keep their homes.
Fighting Poverty with Faith
September 25, 2008
More than 20 national faith-based organizations came together to challenge candidates and elected officials to address poverty in America during an interfaith "Week of Action" from September 9 to 16.
As DTV Transition Nears, Government Appears Unprepared for Spike in Demand for Converter Box Coupons
September 22, 2008
In a report released on September 16, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) predicted an upsurge in requests for converter box coupons as the February deadline for the digital television (DTV) transition nears. According to the report, the agency responsible for processing coupon requests for the boxes, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), "has no specific plans to address an increase in demand."
Senate Passes the ADA Amendments Act
September 11, 2008
On September 11, the U.S. Senate passed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 on a voice vote, restoring Congress' original intent to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Changing Representations in the Media
September 2, 2008
In the media tent outside the Democratic National Convention, a panel sponsored by Common Cause addressed the impact of mass media on public perception of issues like climate change, youth political engagement, and civil rights.
