Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Civil Rights published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 6126
» View cltv.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-511
•
Next >
-
Think Congress is sophomoric? A study says you're right
— If it sounds like the debates in Congress have devolved into those of teenagers, it's because they have. Discourse in the House and Senate has dropped a full grade level — to the equivalent of high school sophomore, according to a new...
Tags: Parties and Movements, YouTube, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Justice System
-
Islam and democracy
Is Islam compatible with democracy? Beginning last year, the democratically inspired “Arab Spring” movements have toppled repressive regimes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. As democratic elections begin in these and other countries, however,...Tags: Tunisia, Human Rights, Government, Democratic Party, Religion and Belief
-
California's egg-farm law prompts a push for national standards
ATWATER, Calif. — The gigantic chicken coop at the JS West farm here is big enough to hangar a Boeing 747, and the clucks from 150,000 egg-laying hens make it almost as noisy as one. Jill Benson, whose family owns the place, is proud of the roomy...
Tags: Science and Technology, Justice System, Lobbying, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice
-
Is anti-gay bigotry a civil right?
For a straight man, Del. Bob Marshall sure thinks a lot about gay sex. And the hard-core conservative from Manassas goes after gays with a pants-afire fervor. His latest crusade? Derailing the bipartisan nomination of a respected and qualified Richmond...Tags: Birth Control, Health Treatments, Abortion, Justice System, Social Issues
-
Shelling of Houla area in Syria reportedly kills at least 90
World NowBEIRUT and AMMAN, Jordan -- At least 90 people were killed Friday during shelling of the Houla area in Syria's Homs province, a human rights group reported. But an activist on the ground in Houla put the death toll in the alleged massacre at 106, of which... -
In Theory: Will religions adapt with times?
With President Obama expressing support for gay marriage, and with public opinion also evolving, do you believe that some religions will become more accepting of homosexuality to adapt with the times? Do you know of any other topic that religious...Tags: Christianity, Racism, Social Issues, Polls, Religion and Belief
-
Editorial: Honor the fallen in the civil rights war too
On Memorial Day, we will again honor Americans who died in service to their country. Many of these men and women were, of course, gay, serving under that shameful compromise known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and in deeper secrecy before that. With...Tags: Dick Cheney, Republican Party, U.S. Navy, Social Issues, Los Angeles Times
-
Office for Civil Rights investigates Seminole charter school
SANFORD — A charter school in Seminole County is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights after a complaint alleging the school refused to admit a handicapped student. The discrimination complaint filed by...Tags: Autism, Winter Springs, Crime, Law and Justice, Johns Hopkins University, Students
-
Tattooed job-seekers may have tough time getting hired
Ariel Rivera, back home from college, thought she'd landed the perfect summer job — until the topic of conversation turned to tattoos. The 20-year-old Bethlehem resident with a big smile and a wholesome demeanor had made it to her second...
Tags: Tattoo Removal, Companies and Corporations, Cosmetic Procedures, Whitehall, Social Issues
-
Syrian dissidents report at least 50 killed in single town
World NowAt least 50 people were reportedly killed Friday in attacks in the Syrian town of Houla northwest of Homs, according to opposition activist groups. Dissidents said it was one of many attacks by government forces Friday as protests erupted across the... -
Egypt election runoff likely to pit polar opposites
CAIRO — Egypt's two most polarizing presidential candidates appeared headed for a runoff election next month that will decide whether the nation will be ruled by an ascendant political Islam or return to the secularist spirit that defined Hosni...Tags: Hosni Mubarak, Government, Egypt, Religion and Belief, Los Angeles Times
-
The Morning Call Sports Calendar
Items for the calendar must be typed and received at least 10 days in advance of your proposed publishing date at: Sports Calendar, The Morning Call, P.O. Box 1260, Allentown, PA 18105. They may be faxed to the sports department at 610-820-8654 or sent...Tags: DVDs, Email, Car Safety Tips and Advice, File Sharing, Gymnastics
May 27, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 27, 2012
|Story| Aberdeen News
May 27, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 27, 2012
|Column| Hampton Roads Daily Press
May 26, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2012
|Story| Pasadena Sun
May 26, 2012
|Story| Daily Pilot
May 26, 2012
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
May 26, 2012
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
May 25, 2012
| Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2012
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Original site for Civil Rights topic gallery.