Civil Rights News

United States23 Nov 2019 09:22 GMT

Would tighter gun laws help protect African Americans or make them more vulnerable to racism and police brutality?

Native Americans20 Nov 2019 07:51 GMT

Fifty years ago a group of activists set sail to reclaim Alcatraz Island, ushering in a new era of indigenous activism.

United States28 Oct 2019 16:30 GMT

Conyers, who left office following sexual misconduct allegations, has been hailed as a "champion of civil rights".

LGBT10 Oct 2019 18:11 GMT

Rights advocates have expressed dismay at the Trump administration's record on LGBT issues.

Hong Kong09 Oct 2019 01:00 GMT

Isaac Cheng says peaceful protests have failed to force government to change and some feel violence is the only option.

AJ Impact27 Sep 2019 14:34 GMT

Activists say private companies are profiting from the incarceration of racially profiled groups in the US and Israel.

LGBT26 Sep 2019 18:23 GMT

The ruling party has made 'LGBT ideology' a key issue in its election campaign, saying it is a 'foreign influence'.

United States13 Sep 2019 02:16 GMT

California ban reflects growing unease in the United States about the risks to privacy and civil liberties.

United States29 Aug 2019 07:37 GMT

The Stream speaks to Haben Girma, a disability rights attorney and advocate for accessibility.

AJ Impact02 Jul 2019 23:46 GMT

Wall Street Journal: Nike pulls shoe displaying a version of the US flag created during the era of slavery.