Supports States' Rights

"...the only true outcome will be the manipulation of states' rights and the process by which we as independent..."

Oct. 8, 2007 Postmarks

Where Does Perry Really Stand on States' Rights

"...or supports gay marriage but supposedly because he supports states' rights and the 10th Amendment. Now, he's saying he..."

July 31, 2011 Postmarks

Congress Putting Teeth Back in Voting Rights Act

New Section 4 would put Texas back under preclearance

"...Last Summer, the US Supreme Court defanged the Voting Rights Act by striking down Section 4, the clauses defining..."

Jan. 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...The proliferation of restrictions on reproductive rights has prompted some push back. In November, 94 Democratic..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...As the abortion rights debate in the Texas legislature grabs headlines, the Supreme..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights

While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states

"...the ACLU of Texas and the Center for Reproductive Rights, a Harris County judge had issued a temporary restraining..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The American Dream Deferred: SCOTUS Stalemates on Immigrant Rights

United States v. Texas

"...After yielding to pressure from immigrant rights activists in 2014, President Barack Obama issued an executive..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paxton Sues Obama Over Transgender Rights

State officials continue their anti-trans crusade

"...As part of their crusade to restrict LGBTQ rights, state officials are fighting back against a recent transgender-inclusive..."

May 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

"Witness: Art and Civil Rights in the Sixties"

"Witness" brings the Civil Rights Movement to the Blanton Museum of Art

"...were saddened and solemn, lamenting that while the Voting Rights Act of 1965 may be behind us, there is..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Top 10 and Bottom 10 LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement Moments

Your AggreGAYtor gets Aggro on a whole year of good, bad, and fugly

"...some ways, a banner year: marriage equality and trans rights in (some of) the United States… but we also..."

Jan. 6, 2014 Qmmunity Post

New Medicare Plan Infringes on Sovereignty, States Say

Attorney General Abbott leads states' legal charge

"...brief by nine other states), because it violates the states' rights to be free from what amounts to a..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Medi-Pot States Free to Inhale

It's official: The feds are backing off

"...Judiciary Committee, instead felt that championing prohibition and sacrificing states' rights was the way to go – a rather..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Texas Dems Storm the Capitol (Peacefully!) To Demand Voting Rights

O'Rourke, House quorum-breakers rally thousands

"...waved signs for hours in support of national voting rights and democracy reform bills...."

June 21, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

'A People’s History of Sports in the United States'

Zirin's book rates amongst the best in his field

"...large, copious amounts of analysis devoted to the civil rights movement. However, Zirin’s most compelling chapter is called “The..."

March 5, 2010 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act

Roberts court rules that VRA so successful, no longer necessary

"...Supreme Court ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act – which determines state coverage -- is unconstitutional...."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Celebrate Reproductive Rights While You Can

A Planned Parenthood benefit party and props for Jordan Smith

"...sure-to-be-outrageously-entertaining upcoming benefit for that tireless guardian of reproductive rights, it could be a week for guarded optimism...."

July 8, 2011 News Post by Cindy Widner

Biden Joins Fight to Revive Voting Rights Act

Bill would require Texas to get federal clearance

"...pass a bipartisan measure that would rebuild the Voting Rights Act, and once again require Texas to get federal..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"..."voter ID" law just as the Canyon Creek Voting Rights Act lawsuit reaches the U.S. Supreme Court? Not really..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...and boiled with the abortion debate, lawmakers and civil rights activists occasionally looked up to absorb the impact of..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran

Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out

"...oppression occurring around the world. People are demanding their rights in society: equality for women and men, children's rights,..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...on costly litigation. Attorneys with the Center for Reproductive Rights have strongly hinted they'd be ready to hit back..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Seven Straight Nights to Shine Light on Gay Rights

Straight folk go to bat for queer folk

"...growing movement to speak out on behalf of gay rights – even though the latest Gallup Polls show support..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Know Your Rights! The City Can Help

Workshops aimed at housing, employment discrimination

"...primary beneficiaries was its newly created Office of Civil Rights. Many of last summer's shifts to the city's budget..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...of itself, is a violation of residents' Fourth Amendment rights to proper search and seizure...."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Federal Judge Chooses Religious Freedom Over Trans Health Care Rights

Obama's mandate would have provided more health care options to the trans community

"...religious beliefs or medical judgment," states the injunction. Trans rights activists say the impending law would stop health care..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rights of Citizens Marginalized

"...their own government. Over the years, I have watched rights of average citizens become marginalized. Examples follow. 1) The..."

March 17, 2008 Postmarks

Texas Secretary of State Gets Schooled on Voting Rights

Meanwhile, a hefty TV ad targets voter suppression bill

"...participated, with much apparent satisfaction, in a first-ever voting rights history tour in Alabama to "reflect upon the struggles,..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...season is upon us and, according to the Human Rights Campaign, Texas still has a long way to go..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Pro Sports Leagues Violate Players’ Due Process Rights, UT Study Finds

And they have recommendations to make it right

"...February, rings alarm bells about the way the United States' five major professional sports leagues handle player misconduct...."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Katie Karp

Gay Marriage Rights Rally Saturday

Sat., Nov. 7, 2009, 1-6pm, Austin City Hall

"...its feet firmly and protest allowing votes on civil rights for fellow American citizens. According to the group's leader..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

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