civil rights

Survey finds race- and sex-based harassment ‘common’ at FEMA
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Survey finds race- and sex-based harassment ‘common’ at FEMA

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a quarter of employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they were harassed or…
300 and counting: Push by feds to arrest in US protests
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300 and counting: Push by feds to arrest in US protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a private call with federal prosecutors across the country, Attorney General William Barr’s message was clear:…
How the Black Lives Matter generation remembers John Lewis
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How the Black Lives Matter generation remembers John Lewis

Of all the ways that John Lewis influenced American life and politics, his indelible impact on young people may be…
Icons of 1960s civil rights movement voice cautious optimism
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Icons of 1960s civil rights movement voice cautious optimism

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bob Moses says America is at “a lurching moment” for racial change, potentially as transforming as the…
UN rights team warns Mexico of ‘crisis’ in journalists’ safety
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UN rights team warns Mexico of ‘crisis’ in journalists’ safety

The United Nations said on Monday the Mexican government is struggling to keep journalists safe and prosecute their oppressors, after…
Parliament reaches preliminary agreement for disabilities bill
Egypt

Parliament reaches preliminary agreement for disabilities bill

  Parliament has reached a preliminary agreement to the bill concerning the rights of people with disabilities, which was presented…
Egypt detains prominent activist over protest
Egypt

Egypt detains prominent activist over protest

A rights lawyer says an Egyptian court has ordered a prominent activist to remain in custody pending trial on charges…
Germany prepares for first gay marriage
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Germany prepares for first gay marriage

Karl Kreile and Bodo Mende – two civil servants from Berlin – are set to become the first gay couple to…
Fate of transgender already in military unclear under order
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Fate of transgender already in military unclear under order

President Donald Trump on Friday directed the Pentagon to extend indefinitely a ban on transgender individuals joining the military, but…
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