Social Justice

Prominent Civil Rights Lawyer To Represent Family Of Boy In A Coma After Trampling At Houston oncert

Nov 9 (Reuters) - Prominent civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump said he was part of a legal team retained by…

4 years ago

AOC Dazzles Everyone with ‘Tax the Rich’ Met Gala Dress

The Met Gala is the sort of event where there’s always something to talk about. From impressive fashion garments to…

4 years ago

Biden Orders Declassification Reviews of Documents Related to Sept. 11 Attacks

WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday ordered reviews of the potential declassification of documents from…

4 years ago

Hate Crimes Hit 12-Year High in the United States in 2020

NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The number of hate crimes in the United States rose last year to the…

4 years ago

Two Years After El Paso Shooting, President Biden Calls to ‘Stand United Against Hate and Violence’

“To the families of the 23 souls lost on this day two years ago in El Paso, Jill and I…

4 years ago

Prosecutor in Early Talks With Some Proud Boy Defendants to Resolve Jan. 6 Case

WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors revealed on Monday they are in preliminary settlement talks with several men affiliated…

4 years ago

Rent Strike in Houston Leads to Tenants Success

After 71 days of a rent strike, tenants in West Houston finally succeed in holding their landlord accountable. The tenants…

4 years ago

Texas Launches Statewide Rental Relief Program

Governor Abbot announced a statewide rental relief program for Texans who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the  Texas…

5 years ago

Texas Regulation Does Not Require Teachers to Receive Adequate Training for Students with Disabilities

A study by Disability Rights Texas this month, “Harmful Restraint of Students with Disabilities in Texas Schools” recently found a…

5 years ago

Donald Trump Pardons Former Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman, Who Was Convicted of Violating a Man’s Civil Rights

President Donald J. Trump announced 26 new pardons Wednesday, including one for Gary Brugman, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent…

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Texas Supreme Court Candidates Married Same Sex Couples

Meachum and Triana Have History of Supporting Marriage Equality Even as the U.S. Court Plans to Revisit Decision As the…

5 years ago

Candidate Profile: Judge Gisela Triana for Texas Supreme Court Place 8

Democratic Judge Gisela Triana is running for Texas Supreme Court Place 8 against Republican Brett Busby. Busby nominated to the…

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