Fifty years ago America redefined its social, political and cultural landscape by guaranteeing civil rights—and voting rights the following year—for all citizens, irrespective of race or background. A ...

The Trump administration is wielding the Justice Department’s power in new and, some say, extreme ways. It could mean a ...

Framing is a powerful tool in communications: It can help people grasp complex ideas, but it can also distort or mislead. A recent sociological study suggests that framing social issues as "civil ...

A ballot measure that could let Kentucky lawmakers steer tax dollars toward educational opportunities outside the public school system is a modern day "civil rights issue," say Republican Sen. Rand ...

Stuart Stevens, a contributor for The Daily Beast and Mitt Romney’s 2012 campaign manager, joined MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell for a discussion about the pace of endorsements of gay marriage rights ...

Framing a cause as a “civil rights” issue may actually decrease public support—even among people who deeply value civil rights. That’s the key finding of a new study published in the American ...

Joe Berman cites failure to respond aggressively to antisemitism on the right, narrowing of focus from broader civil rights ...

In 1996, the New York-based civil rights organization known as UPROSE was struggling. Founded by Puerto Rican activists, the organization could tout a rich history of organizing amid the rapid change ...

The following is part of our series, The Cuomo Record, examining incumbent Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo's first term as he seeks re-election heading toward Election Day, November 4 Heading toward ...

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz cheered state lawmakers’ push for school vouchers during a March 20 visit to the Texas Capitol in Austin, addressing opposition from some Republicans who see plans before the House ...

California Assembly member Bill Essayli is working to get a bill passed through the state legislature that would ban trans athletes from girls' and women's sports. Essayli introduced the bill on Feb.