News - Powered by Yahoo NewsEqual Rights Make Sense for U.S. Econom
Four U.S. economists say equal rights for women and blacks have accounted for as much as 20 percent of the growth in productivity in the United States over the past 50 years.
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:39:02 -0700 -
Farm workers demand equal right
In their self proclaimed quest for dignity, respect and justice community and civil rights advocates encourage the state to grant farm workers more rights. Our Erin Vannella attended a public forum Monday where group leaders explained why.
Mon, 21 May 2012 18:28:42 -0700 -
IHT Rendezvous: A Female President Demands Equal Rights for Africa's Gay
It could have been Barack Obama's change of heart, or the entreaties of a pair of African elder statesmen, or David Cameron's threat to cut off aid. But whatever the reason, Joyce Banda says she intends to change Malawi's anti-gay laws. Could she change Africa, too?
Sat, 19 May 2012 20:39:00 -0700 -
Lawmaker demands equal rights, separate curriculum for Pak minoritie
Islamabad, May 23(ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party's lawmaker Saleem Khursheed Khokar has asked the government to provide 'an unprejudiced curriculum' to minority students, and demanded that laws be equal for them.
Wed, 23 May 2012 05:25:32 -0700 -
LGBT society sponsors event to promote equal right
IVINS - Members of Utah's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities gathered in Kayenta on Saturday to promote equal rights for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, and honor individuals who have provided service to the community at large.
Sun, 20 May 2012 04:11:08 -0700 -
Arizona Leading the Way on Equal Rights Refor
COMMENTARY | Despite liberal fears, Arizona has not become a biased state that prohibits the success of minorities since the passage of Proposition 107 banned public equal opportunity programs in the state. The first review released since Arizona voters approved the special consideration ban in public employment, higher education and contracting stated it is too soon to tell the full impact of ...
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:21:00 -0700 -
Historian discusses equal rights fighter
Sometime during the American Civil War, an angry crowd surrounded the home of Edward Russell in Davenport, intent on hanging him.
Mon, 14 May 2012 21:42:00 -0700 -
Domestic-partner registry in Orange overdu
Last week was a significant one for equal rights in Central Florida.
Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:46 -0700 -
PL: Equal Rights against homophobi
The recognition of LGBT families by granting them equal rights should be the state?s first step towards eradicating homophobia in Malta. It is recognition with equal opportunities that gives these families more visibility and it is visibility that ?normalises? their relationship.
Thu, 17 May 2012 05:25:02 -0700 -
Ivanhoe Mines Files Preliminary Prospectus for Rights Offering and Amends Certain Terms of Memorandum of Agreement ..
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Ivanhoe Mines announced today that the company intends to launch a rights offering in which all existing shareholders, subject to applicable law, may participate on an equal ...
Wed, 23 May 2012 06:06:00 -0700 -