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SPLC goes to trial in first phase of one of largest human trafficking cases in U.S. history
Opening arguments begin today in a federal lawsuit brought by the SPLC on behalf of guest workers from India who were lured to a Mississippi…
Egypt: Retrial of Al Jazeera journalists must pave way to their unconditional freedom
An Egyptian court’s call for a retrial of three jailed Al Jazeera journalists acknowledges major flaws in the original convictions but leaves the men in…
Celebrity Apprentice, Ian Ziering, Raises Money and Awareness for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)
Ian Ziering is fighting for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, which is dedicated to helping medical scientists learn more about EB, its causes, treatments…
SPLC Hatewatch: Rep. Scalise’s denials are not believable
By Mark Potok Faced with an exploding crisis sparked by the revelation that the No. 3 Republican in the House gave a speech to a well-known…
Lyft partners with MADD for safe New Year’s Eve
Ride-sharing service Lyft is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to promote a safer New Year’s Eve. For everyone who pledges to not drink…
18 things you should know about mass incarceration
National outrage over the failure of grand juries in Ferguson and Staten Island to indict police officers in the killings of unarmed black men has…
For Needy Students, Eyeglasses Open a Portal to the World of Learning
By Jim Dwyer An expert at sidling, Robert edged his way to the front of the classroom and bent right into the diorama held by…
Tide’s Latest Commercial Features Same-Sex Couple
A new commercial by Tide features a same-sex couple arguing over their laundry and “past mistakes.” Tide, a Procter and Gamble (P&G) product, has only…
Tennessee plan to insure poor residents an example for other Southern states
The proposal by Tennessee’s governor to use Affordable Care Act money to pay for private insurance for low-income residents is a step in the right…
How Millennials are Using Digital to Take a Stand on Issues They Care About
Millennials are the first generation of true digital natives. They were just babies during the advent of Apple’s first laptop and teens when the Nokia 3210 mobile phone launched…
Settlement reached in SPLC’s pre-kindergarten discrimination lawsuit
A Florida pre-kindergarten program will take steps to ensure it does not discriminate against children with diabetes as part of a settlement agreement announced today to resolve…
Is a Business’s Social Practices Worthy of Your Dollars? Use HRC’s Buyer’s Guide
More than ever, consumers are sending a message to businesses that they are watching. They are watching to see if the businesses they patronize understand…