Does freedom of religion not apply to Muslim Americans?
In the United States, freedom of religion is a constitutionally protected right provided in the religion clauses of the First Amendment.
The limits of charity
I believe in charity, but it is no substitute for government resources and policies. That's why I urge people to support change agents.
For Native rights, equality and voice in labor movement: Council FIRE
Native Americans deserve a chance at the American Dream. If any group of people is left behind, then we all lose.
It's time to return Guantánamo to Cuba
The naval station at Guantánamo Bay was established in 1898 when the U.S. gained control of Cuba from Spain, when the Spanish colonial forces were about to be defeated by the Cuban independence fighters.
No U.S.-NATO intervention in Syria
No matter who is to blame for the chemical attacks, an escalated war with U.S. and NATO involvement would be disastrous. We strongly oppose an escalation of the war via U.S. and NATO intervention.
Celebrating the life of Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune's commitment to the advancement of black women and indeed all women makes her a true American hero.
Cuba sets socialist example on LGBT rights
Cuba is advancing a broad-based human rights agenda for LGBT people ahead of the United States.
Cuban Five prisoners are not alone
The end of the year is a fitting time to step up correspondence with Gerardo Hernandez, Fernando Gonzalez, Ramon Labiñino and Antonio Guerrero, in jail now for 13 years.
Troy Davis is laid to rest
Om Saturday, October 1, thousands joined in to celebrate Troy Davis' life at the Jonesville Baptist Church in Savannah, Ga., and tens of thousands more joined online through the webstream
North Carolina: where homophobia is law
"Being gay is an abomination. Gay people are going to Hell." That's what Rep. Marcus Brandon heard a speaker say at the House Rules Committee meeting
