VIDEO Depicted as gorilla, African American doctor sues UCLA for racism
A respected African American faculty surgeon filed a racial discrimination suit against the UCLA Medical Center and UC Regents after they refused to take action on blatant acts of racism.
Lesbian woman seeking marriage license arrested in North Carolina
In attempt to get a marriage license in North Carolina, Mary Jamis, a lesbian, was arrested, along with a friend, in Winston-Salem.
Grijalva, immigrant rights leaders discuss Supreme Court hearing
A vicious backhand to undocumented people, Arizona's SB1070 is a law that allows local police to detain and arrest anyone.
Phoenix mayor opposes discrimination against LGBT community
This development comes after a recent example of such prejudice, in which a lesbian couple was kicked out of a restaurant.
Golden Gods awards: Damien Echols, musicians speak out
These teenagers were vilified simply because they looked and dressed differently, and listened to heavy metal.
Civil rights activists force corporations to flee ALEC
An online petition campaign-gone-viral this week has triggered an exodus by giant corporations out of ALEC.
Thousands vow “no justice, no peace” at Sanford rally
Sadness for the Martin family and outrage that Zimmerman has still not been charged permeated the peaceful crowd.
Demonstrators to focus on mass transit as a civil right
The Occupy Wall Street movement and Amalgamated Transit Union jointly declared April 4 a National Day of Action for Jobs and Mass Transit and will demonstrate in 20 cities across the country.
"Holiday on ICE" is anything but, immigration lawyers charge
This hearing ignored the grim reality of the U.S. immigration detention system, which is marked by abuse.
Video shows shooter uninjured after Trayvon murder
There are no visible signs of injuries to Zimmermann's head or blood on his clothes. His attorney has said that his client suffered a broken nose and a gash to his head .
