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This Week in Civil Rights - June 25, 2009

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund June 25, 2009

Supreme Court Leaves Key Provision of Voting Rights Act Intact

In an 8-1 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to address the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.  The case involved a municipal utility district in Texas that wanted to bail out of Section 5 and argued that the provision is unnecessary and unconstitutional.

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Stonewall Riots: The Beginning of the LGBT Movement

This Sunday, June 28, will mark the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the event largely regarded as a catalyst for the LGBT movement for civil rights in the United States.  The riots inspired LGBT people throughout the country to organize in support of gay rights, and within two years after the riots, gay rights groups had been started in nearly every major city in the United States.

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Still Having DTV Reception Problems?

In many cities, viewers are having difficulty receiving certain television channels following the DTV transition. The FCC has developed a "DTV Reception Problems?" consumer guide to walk people through the two most common problems we are seeing: 'double rescanning' and antenna adjustment.

If you are still having trouble, you can call the FCC's help line at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322). TTY users can call 1-888-835-5322.

> Get The Guide (PDF)

Take Action

Support a Fast and Fair Confirmation Process for Judge Sonia Sotomayor

Call your senators and urge their support for an orderly and fair confirmation process of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Protect the Safety and Security of All People

Urge your senator to support the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act and ensure that all people have the right to be safe and free from physical harm and intimidation.

> View more Action Alerts from LCCR


LCCR Member Spotlight

Lambda Legal works to achieve full equality for gay and lesbian people through litigation, education and public policy work.

> Partners for Health Care Fairness campaign

> Take the LGBT and HIV Health Care Fairness Survey

>  View all LCCR coalition members


Civil Rights Jobs at LCCR/EF

LCCR/EF is looking for a Deputy Communications Director and a Policy Associate to work out of our office in Washington, D.C.

You can also find job opportunities from other civil rights organizations in our Career Center.

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