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The Independent UK · May 17

Thousands rally to defend Black political representation in the birthplace of Civil Rights movement

Crowds march in Montgomery, Alabama to mobilize support for voting rights amid Republican redistricting campaigns

The Independent UK · May 16

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'Love is the only force capable of...' What the American civil rights activist teaches us about love and friendship

Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful quote, "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend," originated in his 1963 book "Strength to Love." This philosophy, rooted in nonviolence and empathy, was a practical strategy for social change, shaping the civil rights movement and continuing to inspire…

The Economic Times · May 15

DOJ Challenges Denver's 'Assault Weapon' Ban and Colorado's Magazine Limit

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon argues that both laws violate the Second Amendment by banning arms in common use for lawful purposes.

Reason · May 7

Young King: revealing book shines light on Martin Luther King Jr’s early days

Lerone Martin’s new book offers fascinating insight into the civil rights icon’s younger years

The Guardian - US · May 6

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

The Independent UK · May 6

The Trump Administration Sues the New York Times for Allegedly Denying White Man Promotion Because of Race and Sex

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued The New York Times on Tuesday, accusing the newspaper of violating federal civil rights law by denying a promotion to a White male editor while allegedly relying on diversity, equity and inclusion goals in its hiring process.

Latin Times · May 5

Historic women’s college faces government investigation for admitting trans students

The Department of Education will determine whether Smith College violated Title IX by allowing trans women to enroll

The Independent UK · May 5

Trump Administration Opens Federal Probe Into Smith College Over Trans Student Admissions

Smith College, one of the nation's best-known women's colleges, is facing a federal civil rights investigation over its policy allowing transgender women to enroll, opening a new front in the Trump administration's broader effort to redefine Title IX protections around biological sex.

Latin Times · May 5

Trump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women

Civil rights inquiry claims policy may breach Title IX as administration escalates attacks on trans rights

The Guardian - US · May 5